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 …
You’ve just arrived in New Zealand. You don’t know where you should stay, you haven’t made friends yet, have no family nearby and your English is not excellent. How can you make sure you still keep up with your classmates? As a student who arrived at Victoria in April last year from Vietnam, I thought …
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, …
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 …
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