on what its really like to be a first year student at the University of Auckland
Summer School: Who needs sun when you have schoolwork?
Do you like spending your summer indoors, staring at a laptop screen and not socialising with anyone? Do you enjoy devoting hours to schoolwork while everyone else is enjoying the sun? Then sign up for summer school and sell your free time — and your soul — to get...
Why You Should Come to Class
A few weeks ago, the Spinoff published an article co-written by some of the law lecturers. They applauded Victoria University for making in-person classes compulsory and urged Auckland University to do the same. Like most universities in New Zealand, UoA records...
Getting Involved in Your Wider Community
It’s easy for each chapter of life to develop an airtight routine, which means often you end up only interacting with those at your school or work. Obviously, this isn’t the case for everyone, but certainly if you live in one of the university’s undergraduate...
A Brief History of Davis Law Library
Some of the buildings on campus have unique histories. One of them is Davis Law Library. Located in Eden Crescent, it’s the cave where law students study and academics find books for research and study. It's also just a minute away from the High Court. Charitable...
Up, down, and around: learnings from the first year
Some little things I’ve picked up over my first year in a Computer Science / Communication conjoint. It’s not quite wise philosophical life advice, but it’s advice nonetheless.
Things to do in Auckland City close to campus!
Join vlogger Amy Carstairs as she shows you things to do in Auckland City close to the UoA city campus!
The End of This Chapter
I’ve just finished my degree! Final assignment is submitted!!! Now, it’s time to reflect.
Why psychology is a valuable major
There are many, many, many options to choose to study at UoA – and psychology is one of them. However, social media and the internet can paint polar opposite pictures of a psychology degree. While the study of the mind and our thoughts and behaviour definitely sounds...
Managing Assignments
A guide on writing HUGE essays without getting too stressed.
Let’s talk about conjoint degrees
I’m a conjoint student, and I’m a big fan. Conjoints might be more work, but are they worth it? Let’s talk about that.
Being Queer at University
Coming into university as a member of the LGBT community can be terrifying. For some, this is the space where they first come out to people. For those already out, they’ll be meeting new people from around the country. As someone who is openly bisexual, my experience...
Extracurricular Activities As A First Year Student
Can you believe it?! I did not actually spend all my time as a first-year university student studying?! Yeah, that's right! I actually took part in some extracurriculars throughout this year. I went to so many events, some at the university and some not. Here are some...
Your Guide to O Week (17 Year Old Edition)
Do you remember those kids in primary school who were on the ‘cusp'?; born in the May-July bracket they skipped a year in primary and became the babies of the cohort? Well, I was one of those kids. Like many others born in 2003, last year I started university when I...
A day in the life of a UoA science student trying to save money
Let’s face it - life is expensive. And to make things worse, the cost of living and prices everywhere have gone up. Being a uni student doesn’t make things any easier, either - so here’s what a day in the life of me, a second year science student, looks like while...
UoA City Campus Tour. Vlog
Come and tour the University of Auckland's City Campus!
An “everything” guide to University Hall – Towers (UHT). Vlog
As the time for choosing a first-year hall of residence is now here, I thought this would be the perfect time to share my wisdom and input. This time last year, I spent hours researching every hall Auckland university had to offer. Almost deadset on Waiparuru Hall...
The other side at the Open Day
Last weekend, at Open Day, I stood at the Bachelor of Communication stall and got to talk to a bunch of you! Let’s see what that’s like, with a lot of photos along the way.
Preparing For The Future
University is a place we go to to get some help for our future. We want to become advertising specialists, lawyers, doctors, journalists, teachers – all those people we aspire to be. Everyone thinks uni is about assignments which take forever to get done and pulling...