It’s been five years since I found myself quitting my high-paying job in Manila, the Philippines, to move to New Zealand. Geo (second from right) and members of Buklod, the Victoria University Filipino Students Association, during Clubs Week 2018. Although my family had already been living in New Zealand for six years, this was still …
When Evans Tan moved to Wellington last year from Singapore to study at Victoria University, the support of his kiwi buddy, organised through the Victoria International Buddy Programme, helped him settle into life in a new country and culture—now he’s returning the favour. Evans (second from left) and friends from the Victoria International Buddy Programme …
Most international students will know the strange feeling that comes with arriving in a new country. You suddenly realise that you’ve left your home behind, and you’re no longer accustomed to the behaviors and culture of the people around you. But this culture shock isn’t something to stress about. As an international student who arrived …
It’s Student Volunteer Week—Victoria University will be celebrating the many volunteers who make a difference in our community, and encouraging students to give volunteering a go. Read Ankita Parmar’s student volunteer story. When I first arrived at Victoria University in March 2017 from India, I didn’t know anyone. I was on the lookout for a …
Victoria has some very well run student support programmes, which require high quality student leaders to step up to deliver services and be prepared to work hard to help their peers. The leaders need integrity, excellent communication skills and resilience but perhaps the most important quality is empathy. This reminds me of Simon Sinek’s book …
Do you have a burning desire to tell the world about something cool you’ve been doing at Victoria? Got any top tips on university life that you think your fellow students need to know? Here’s a chance to showcase your writing skills, get rewarded for sharing your view and provide useful information for other students! …
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