Eight lessons I have learned outside the lecture theatre
Courtney Butcher, a third year marketing and psychology student, shares eight lessons she has learned outside of the lecture theatre during her time at Victoria University of Wellington.
Staying warm this winter—snakes and layers
The warm sunshine of summer is well behind us and now we must face the stark reality of winter and how to combat it. Wellington can seem colder than most, so here are a few city-specific tips that I’ve whipped up to help keep you warm on a budget: Tip #1: Insulate Your flat …
The showdown of the trimester
In the right-hand corner of The Hub, we had students. In the left-hand corner, we had staff. But at the end of the staff and student showdown, everyone went home a winner. Members of the staff and student panels discuss a range of questions at the showdown event, facilitated by Professor Marc Wilson. This …
Culture shock doesn’t need to be shocking
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 …
To do and not to do
Starting university is a double-edged sword. On one hand you are excited about all the perks of moving away, studying somewhere new or learning new things. And on the other hand, you’re terrified that university may not be what you thought it would be. We can all agree that this can be a daunting experience, …
Ten top tips for keeping it together during 2018
Starting, or returning, to student life at Victoria is exciting. There’s always a buzz on campus with students beginning the academic year full of hope and expectation. But we know there’s also a period of adjustment regardless of whether you’re a first year or returning student, and the pressure ramps up quickly with a full …
Nervous about university and living in a hall? Read this RA guide
Use this to understand how you can make your university experience that much easier from an RA’s point of view (Yay!). This post covers what your RA can do for you, how to study smart, not hard and how to make friends (bye-bye wikihow). The best piece of advice I ever got as a student …
