My summer in Berlin at the International Exchange for Directors
Theatre PhD student Kerryn Palmer reflects on the highlights of her summer in Berlin at the ASSITEJ International Exchange for TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) Directors.
Five years of PASS-ing
Law and arts student Keely Gage signed up for her first Peer Assisted Study Support (PASS) group during her first year of university—five years later, she’s a PASS mentor, helping other students master course content and study skills during shared study sessions.
Lessons from the Aspiring Leaders’ Forum
Law and arts student Sarah Auld attended this year’s Aspiring Leaders’ Forum, joining other young leaders from across the country for four days of discussion, collaboration, and discovery with some of New Zealand’s leading voices.
Victoria Plus—the cornerstone to a successful career
Victoria University of Wellington alumna Nandana Guda completed Victoria Plus—one of the University’s free, award-winning leadership programmes—alongside her undergraduate studies, opening career doors and opportunities for personal growth.
Stay caffeinated in Wellington’s study-friendly cafés
For both locals and locals-to-be, it’s no mystery that Wellington’s coffee culture is the gift that keeps on giving. Arts and law student Fergielyn Catayoc has discovered the best cafés in town to enjoy a fresh brew and crack open the text books.
Graduates want to be part of something bigger
Approaching the end of her time at university, student volunteer Lucy Kenner reflects on graduates’ growing expectations for employers’ corporate responsibility and our community’s culture of giving back and speaking out.
To study or not to study in your bedroom
While your bed might make a comfortable study spot, preparing for exams in the same room that you later need to relax and sleep in can decrease how well you can do both. Psychology student Caspian Leah explains how studying outside of your bedroom can improve both your study and your rest.
Increase your study power
During the busy exam period, it’s often non-stop study! But does this approach come at the cost of your wellbeing? Christina Betty and Ellie Heenan from Victoria Recreation share some tips to maximise your studying potential and look after yourself during this stressful time of year.
