Study Tips
Project management strategies from a stressed Engineering and Design conjoint student
Curious how one manages to stay on top of uni work, especially while doing two degrees at once? Wondering what exactly someone gets up to in an engineering and design conjoint? Look no further! Here, I'll tell you a bit about the first semester of my conjoint and how I managed to stay (mostly) on top of the at-times intense workload.
Online learning isn’t that easy – technology tips!
You've (probably) online learned before, and at UoA, you'll do it some more! It's so important to stay on top of technology. Here's some quick tips š
Key highlights from my science degree
Itās that time of semester where it seems like everything is happening, all at once - assignments are due, tests are on the horizon, and thereās just so much to be done. While thereās no doubt uni is stressful, there are many positives to think about ā and they...
What You Can Do At University
When we apply for uni, we all have that image that weāre going to be learning things we really care about from environmental sciences, business management, media and communication, law, etc. But since starting uni, Iāve learnt there is so much more we can do rather...
How to study at uni
One of the biggest challenges about coming to uni is knowing how to study and what the learning environment is actually like. I remember in year 13, one of my teachers said that one lecture is like learning a whole NCEA internalās worth of content - and while I...
Maintaining Study-Life Balance In University
Growing up, I adored movies such as Pitch Perfect and Legally Blonde. They gave me the impression that university would be less stressful than high school. Not only would we be free from the tight and uncomfortable uniforms, but nagging teachers would also be a...
Looking to the Future
Iām more than half-way through my degree now and one thing is for certain; employment is around the corner. I know I want to work for a masters degree in media and communication, but once thatās over, I want to work within the world of advertising and marketing and...
Staying motivated
It is completely natural for your motivation to have ups and downs throughout the semester ā even if you love what you are learning! Iāve noticed that my motivation seems to follow the same trajectory every semester. I now know what to expect, so I thought I would...
3 study methods you may not have heard before!
Studying doesnāt come with a definite manual because we all learn differently so the experience is unique to us all. However, one thing that is for sure is that āactiveā studying trumps āpassiveā studying. If you are interested, I would really recommend trying out...
How to Make a Stressful Period Stress-Free
Just before exam season, students face one of the most stressful parts of the semester; however, I have a secret on how to have a stress-free stressful period. Yes, you heard me right; thereās a secret on how to make the most stressful time of the semester...
Thoughts on Preparing for Law Exams
This might be useful to you 11 months from now, but while itās still fresh in my mind, I thought I would share what I learned about preparing for law exams at university. It's very different to NCEA. Here, there's more room for you to make your own judgements about...
The Elephant in the Room: Referencing
An elephant in the room: an obvious major problem or issue that people avoid discussing or acknowledging. Merriam-Webster Dictionary. āelephant in the room,ā accessed October 22, 2021, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elephant%20in%20the%20room....
Enrolling in courses: 3 resources to know about
I remember how exciting it was the day I was finally able to enrol in my courses. Although I donāt get much choice in my own degree, I know it can be hard to make decisions. So I hope this blog gives you some guidance. Some university jargon I will use, if you are...
Support available for dyslexia and other learning disabilities at UoA. Vlog
Hey everyone, Here is a video I have been planning on creating for a while for you. My main purpose is to encourage anyone who needs extra support to not feel ashamed and to go and apply for it. The thing with being at university is if you want help, you need to...
Top 5 tips for starting university! Vlog
Hey guys, So it's October which means it may not be too long till you start studying at The University of Auckland. I remember this was a time full of nerves and excitement. I have compiled the top 5 things I wish I knew when starting uni in the video below for...
