The Inside Word 2018
Exam Day. Vlog
Hey there, So I thought it could be useful for you to see what it is like the day of an exam at university, so you know what to expect. In this vlog, I show my day and how I get ready to sit my marketing exam. I am also dyslexic, and that is why you will see in...
A Day In The Life – BA Student. Vlog
Enjoy a day in the life of a Gender Studies and Communicaton BA student.
Being a class rep: My experience, and why you should sign up!
In the first lecture for most courses, the lecturer will ask the class for a volunteer(s) to be Class Rep. Last year I considered signing up, but worried I wasn’t confident enough or wouldn’t have enough time to do a good job. This semester, I thought more about it...
What to expect in First Year’s First Semester (BIOMED edition)
Hello there! I hope you didn’t mind me losing track of how fast time flew by, but here I am again, at the end of semester one. I felt it would only be right to pop on here and share my semester one experience with you! This is mainly for anyone interested in...
What it’s Like Getting Sick in University. Vlog
Getting sick is never fun. The experience of getting sick in university is very different to getting sick at home. You still got to cook. You'll miss classes and will need to catch up. You'll need to email the right people. Fortunately, I got sick at a time period...
12 Things I’ve Learnt During Semester One
Hey there, hope you don’t mind the ‘fashionably’ late blog post this far into the semester, but better late than never, right! Anyway, I’m Renee, a second-year studying Bachelor of Arts & Global Studies. I’ve been following the Inside Word since I was a Year...
The BSc in Food Science and Nutrition: How does it work?
So, you want to study a Bachelor of Science. Great choice! You’ve come across the Food Science/Nutrition specialisation. Another great choice! Now what? The first question to ask yourself is whether you want to pick the Food Science pathway or the Nutrition...
A Year in Highlights
It's May already! Now almost halfway through my second year at uni, I've had some time to go through some highlights of life as a law student in Auckland. Here are some of my favorite moments, exploring my new city and getting to know all the lovely people around...
Student Life and Silent Retreats
I read a book once that talked about “the furniture of the mind” (the Penguin Classics edition of George Orwell’s ‘Books v Cigarettes’). It was a concept that stuck around in my mind, and I guess you could say it became part of the furniture of my own mind. What I...
Multiple Choice Exams: A blessing or a curse?
I’m not going to lie, I too breathe a sigh of relief when I hear that an assessment is going to be multiple choice! However, don’t be fooled by the idea that multiple choice exams are ‘easy’. Not all MCQs are made equally. It’s important to actively and adequately...
Why I Love the Faculty of Arts
BA student, Tomoki Vincent talks about why he loves what he is studying.
The best study spots on campus! Vlog
Hey there, My name is Olivia Hubber, and I am a second-year commerce and arts student. Last year, I produced content for The Inside Word, and I am so grateful to be back again this year. I feel that I have learned so much already, and I still have heaps to learn,...
What Labs Are Like in Medical School and Biomed. Vlog
Before entering university, I had no idea what labs are. What are they like? What do you do? How are you examined? In this video, I will answer those questions. In terms of labs during Biomed, I find it helpful to use the analogy of following a recipe. Please let...
The Summer Start Experience
Although the NCEA level 3 exams were months ago, I still vividly remember how stressed and anxious I was. My stomach was turning, my head was dizzy, and I felt like I was going to… Who am I kidding? I’m just being overdramatic. I studied for two hours the day...
The Second Year
Kia ora, hello! I’m finally back from my seemingly endless summer break, ready for another year of university (well, semester at least – let’s see how this one goes first and then reconsider!). For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Tom, a second-year BSc student...
