5 things I learnt in my first year of University of Auckland + advice from NZ uni students
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- hey guys I hope you're doing well! I'm a Second Year Bcom + LLB student, majoring in International Business + Marketing at UoA. I made this video so that you can get to know me better and also sharing tips from myself and other uni students to help make your first year a lil easier! feel free to reach out to me if u need any help/questions etc! thank you guys for watching , give it a thumbs up and subscribe, i'll see u next week x
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Time stamps:
my first year experience in a nut shell: 0:36
video starts: 2:41
other uni students advice: 9:45
1. get involved in the campus like joining a club etc (don't do nothing)
2. build yourself and your network/connection (recruitment programmes)
3. don't lose touch with your high school friends (they can help u with studying/more connections)
4. its ok to not know what u want to do even when you're in uni
5. find an effective study technique that works for u
I agree with the lack of Uni CZcamsrs in Auckland... I really liked your content before I started as a student. Appreciate your content.
aww that means so much to me thank you Tim!! i wish you all the best for your studies
Tim Donaldson yes i’m not from new zealand but this is the first nz vlogger i’ve come across v exciting
im in my first year at Auckland uni atm, I’m studying a bachelor of science (i major in biology), i found ur channel before i started uni & found it really helpful for when i did start at UoA. thank you so much for the content, and all ur advice!! i hope ur finding online learning not too difficult xx 💓💕
i sometimes attend the first year law lectures with my friend who does law, they write literally everything down it’s insane ahahahaha
that is so nice thank you stella!! im starting to enjoy online learning now hahaha and right ! they type like evvveerryyy single thing and i just sit back hahhaha but thank you sm! i hope you are going well with your studies luv xx
me: about to be a senior in college in the united states
also me: watches videos about universities in other countries
Olivia Osborne hahaha relatable I always watch college day in the life videos for American universities 😂
Will be taking this advice. Thank you so much. I'm in my first year at UoA and really needed some guidance from someone who has actually lived the experience recently, even though we're all new to the current experience.
thank you sm for watching Tomoki and I'm so happy that my video was useful to you! all the best for your first year studies
you’re a bloody legend! im really nervous for next year so i need all the advice I can get.
thank you girl!!
This is so helpful, it really was a struggle finding New Zealand uni CZcamsrs and I’m glad you decided to make your page. You’ve helped me out so much! 🙏🏾
Thank you for your feedback Patrina !! I’m glad I can help you 🤗
I wish there were NZ uni vloggers before I went in 2019 :( This is so insightful for future students though. You're saving their lives hahhaa x
this felt so helpful. i'm in 10th grade and REALLY wanna study in new zealand (specificall uoa) but i still don't have my shit together. i cram a lot and don't study much, but idk this vid gave me motivation to do better in school for a better chance to get a scholarship there. thank you so much for this!!!
aww thanks so much for your feedback ❤️ put your mind to it and study hard cause you can do anything !
I'm 19 and finished ATC military Prep, I was thinking of the army but prolapsed my lower disc, now only thinking about uni so dont think you're the worst, I'm struggling to be optimistic and this seems like a stretch and a half, please do your best, for your sake and mine
@@Mighty_Maihi im sorry for what happened to you, it must be so hard:( hopefully things will get better for you and you find something else you're sincerely passionate about. good luck!!!
This video really just smacked the motivation right in me. Literally thank you so much! p.s Love the editing style x
aw yay im glad!! thank you so much luv xx
omg i just got this in my recommended and i just subbed! i'm a first year LLB/BBus student at waikato and honestly we need more nz uni youtubers !! love thisss
wow thats so cool i hope you are enjoying it your degree and thank you so much for subbing caitlin :)) xx
I’ve just had a gap year and am now stressing out moving out and going back to school this has been a huge help thank you!
Thanks a million for for sharing your experience with us. I wish you everything of the best for the rest of your studies. Watching you from Johannesburg in South Africa 🇿🇦. 💖💖💖🙏🙏🤝
Actually learnt so much from this coming from a second year too! ☺️☺️
aw thank you chelsea!! im so glad you did xx
Thank u sm for this video, it really gave me more reassurance and made less nervous since I’m moving to uni next month
I have definitely found your videos a lot of help with understanding what to do and what not to do in my first year, I too also don’t have an older brother or sister so I didn’t really have anyone to turn to for advice and guidance, I still have a lot to lean about what I should and shouldn’t be spending my money so I do have money for accommodation, school supplies, the corse itself ect because I do have really bad spending habits. Some of my personal concerns are realistically how often would I actually be able to work a part time job during uni, and how much Time I would be studying and things like that. I now fell a lot less stressed and worried about my first year now knowing what I would expect to happen. The way you explain things is absolutely amazing and is very easy to understand.
thank you sm brooklin!! you will learn as you go when you're in uni ! i really appreciate your comment and im so happy that my videos can help xx
Yea , finding new friends is not easy to be honest with you , especially if you don't know many of them, like you said I don't want to be that person and most of my high school friends are not in New Zealand and are in Australia so that is a tough one but one of my new years resolution is to make more friends this year
thank you so much, this made me feel so much better
I'm in Oregon very far away from NZ I need to begin applying to colleges as I'm a senior in HS rn and I'm really trying to decide whether to really send it and go somewhere far away or settle for somewhere a lot closer to home and I know there's study abroad and other stuff like that but figuring out college and where to go is honestly crazy right now, and I want to go somewhere with lots of beauty and opportunities.
Thank you so much in starting uni this week and this was so helpful
This is such a good video for future students to watch & help them gather a better understanding on universitys in Auckland! ❤️
naww thank you sm Emma !! xx
Im planning on studying abroad at Auckland next year! Thanks for your videos
Yayy this is so good!! So many people are going to benefit from this x
Thank you i love u and tanksss for your contribution x
Understood, thanks you wincy
I'm loving the content !!!!!! Go Wincy !!!! Can't wait for next video girl x
Aww thank you for watching girlie ! 🥰
watching this bc idk if I want to go to uoa or vic. I live in wellington so I feel like I'd be more comfortable at vic bc I've heard the student culture is better, BUT I hear sm about how good akl is too :((
Great video for students! Still trying to finish my associates 🙄 but luckily I didn’t go this semester and don’t have to deal with everything going on rn!
hahaha yeah its definitely a change and can be hard to adjust for some people but best of luck for when you do finish your associates girl!
This video was sooo helpful also considering that I wanna do law as well Thank you so much!!
I feel like this video was just to flex about how many friends you have haha. Also, please make a video talking about getting a part time while at Uni (If you have one) and how to balance study, work and downtime.
Majority of them are actually just my peers / classmates Iol maybe focus on the advice they’re giving instead of counting how many friends I have ? I’m on semester break now so I have less commitments but I will keep that video suggestion in mind for when uni starts back up
Triggered *
you're a g I'm on a gap year just sending it, but I need to get back on my shit.
Thank you so much, this was so helpful ! I'm wanting to study abroad in NZ in 2021 :)
glad that it was helpful - good luck !!
These videos are really helpful! Would you ever in the future film a more in depth uni preparation process? Like how you get your textbooks and organise dorm payments. :3
heya! I don’t live in a dorm and never have so i can’t help with that but as for text books, Uoa has kinda gone paperless so we don’t really
carry textbooks as much anymore. As I’m third year a lot of my books are provided online ://
@@Teyasummerx oh I see, thank you for replying :)
This helped so much thank you
Hey, thank you so much 💗 so insightful, I am about 2 years away from going to a University (so excited) I wanted to ask about diversity, as you said, there are not many you tubers and as a Black gal (lol) I am just curious. Thank you💗
aw thanks girl for the feedback! NZ is a very diverse country and UoA is a very diverse uni ! i’m sure you would feel included ❤️
Your videos are underrated!!
hahaha aww thank you so much!! that means a lot
Hi i’m an american high schooler looking at the unis in nz rn just because i’m kinda tired of the states lol. i was looking into the university of otago for ecology and university of auckland but i’ve heard pretty mixed reviews for both, so i was wondering if you had any tips or your viewpoint. anything helps really
Yes of course ! Dm me on instagram @wincyxia and I can talk a bit more in depth
Wincy great! thank you
My best mate is doing ecology at Otago and she loves her course and is moving on to Masters!
these are so helpful!
thank you amy!!
Hi there, love the video! Awesome amount of information for me since I am doing fyhs next year. Just in regards to getting more involved with groups and all since I'm not yet familiar with the transition from college to uni, how do I find out more information about what groups are available to join? Is there some sort of orientation day for first-year students or an online service on the uoa page that shows the groups available? That's all haha, thanks for posting these awesome videos of your experiences and tips for uni life! They're very helpful and I'm super excited hehe xx
depending on what uni you are going to - every uni should have a clubs / societies page on their website so it’s just a matter of having a browse on the uni website ! yes there are also orientation days for new students and so uni guides will be able to guide and direct you on what clubs/societies u can get involved in! I know at UoA we have a week of clubs expos set up around campus at the beginning of every semester so new students can join in new clubs and societies :) I hope that helped! I’m very excited for you xx
@@Teyasummerx Aww awesome, thanks a bunch! I'm going to the University of Auckland next year and just heeding all of the information from every uoa influencer there is to better prepare myself, as anyone haha. Again, thanks for your time and advice Wincy!
very interesting. thanks for sharing💕
thanks jess!!
I would love a video all about law! I'm looking at studying it in a couple years😊
yess okay ! I will try film one soon! do you have any specific questions or topics about Law you would like me to talk about ?
@@Teyasummerx Not specifically. I'm not too sure what part of law I wanna do in future. So just any general advice would be good😊
@@Teyasummerx Just not really anything about the uni hall side of it. My fiancé and I are looking for a two bedroom place in the city to rent😂
Hi, Your video is really helpful. I am also planning to Newzeland whenever border opens for next intake. I am planning for Post Graduation in applied management. My background is in Commerce Bcom and Work experience in Online marketing Research.
Could you please help me whether I have chose reliable study and which subject i should choose to get job after completing study.
Hi Wincy, thanks for your video, it was honestly soooo helpful! I just want to know are you living in a dorm or at home? could you do a video about it? I am having trouble choosing where to live for my first year
hi adelaide, i love your name btw! thank you for your comment - in my first year (last year) and in my first semester of this year (second year) i lived at home so it would take me about an hour - an hour and half to get to uni. this semester i have moved into an apartment really close to campus with my friend who also goes to UoA. If you can, I would highly recommend you choose halls in your first year because not only will be able to get that social experience but i have found my life has been much better and easier now that i live a lot closer to campus ! even if you dont live on campus in your first year i'd still recommend you do it for one year or even one semester during your degree its honestly an experience i believe that is worth it :))
thank you for the tips♥️I'm also planning to take an scholarship in AU someday hehehe
Hello wincy, thank you for suggestions.
I want to ask you about accommodation in the uni auck.
What we should do ? Opt for the uni accommodation or live outside of the university ?
Please guide me ...
Hi! I'm planning to go to UoA next year and just a question, what do you think of accomodation? Would flatting be better for a new student or campus halls?
I'm going to Auckland university next year. Who is also planning to uni next year.
Me too mate! I'm going for masters in management( international business) starting from Nov 2020. What about you?
Even I am going to uoa in July next year for undergrad next year and planning to do international business
I'm from christchurch and just moved to start at UoA for a bachelor for health sciences this year
Hi. M actually thinking about going to new Zealand to study LLM. Where wud u suggest, to study masters in law?
Hey, I am committing to UOA next year doing commerce. Do you think UOA have good industry connection to some big firm like kpmg and EY?
Hey there, my name is Manav and I'm from India. I have my offer letter for the Masters in management(international business) course which is to commence from November 2020 in uni of Auckland. I was hoping if you could just give me some advice related to the course , lifestyle in new Zealand and whether I could do a part-time job along with my studies. I've been watching a lot of your videos and they have helped me a lot. so thank you!!
you can definitely do a part time job with your studies. I study, work a Part-time job, have leadership responsibilities at UoA and also make YT videos so it’s definitely possible !!! and thank you so much for your feedback Manav, congratulations on your offer all the best for your Masters studies !!
Hey Manav I’m from India to really confused right now regarding my masters how was your experience in New Zealand
Hello, how was your experience in master of management, I’m also trying for the same in marketing , Indian studies are different, how did you manage, can you share your experience,
Thanks for your very informative videos Wincy. I am starting my Law degree next year and as it has been sometime since I attended high school do you have a you tube video that helps with understanding how to write a law essay. Thanks so much xx
i don’t think i will make a video on how to write a law essay bc most of audience aren’t law students and also different universities, lecturers/markers look for different things as well as different topics require different answers/layout/headings so it would be too niche. i am also not amazing at writing essays lol so at most, i could provide you with some tips ! I’ve made several videos i.e my law exam video where I’ve talked about how to prepare for an essay style question etc :)
Thanks Wincy. Keep making those videos as I love them! ❤️
@@deniserollinson2818 awww thank youuu
My sister became a resident a few days ago and my parents are planning on moving to NZ too. I have 3 years till I go there, I'm planning on attending this school. Can I ask some questions?
You could make videos about what you learn!!!
In my previous video I vlogged my marketing mid semester test and talked a bit about what i was learning but I’ll definitely do some ! thank you for your suggestion !
Do they have sanitary product bins in the bathrooms for women to throw away used products? I know rubbish disposal is a tricky thing at Uni.
Åce The Åłien yes of course they do !
5:30 beat name plz, thks for the tips!
Is there any scholarships available? I'm from the Philippines by the way.
Im honestly shitting myself for next year
don’t be you’ll be fine !
I already screwed up my first year in college
I am interested in taking a bcom majoring in international business (and management). what has your experience with international business been like? do you recommend?
i did ib201 last sem and it was pretty good, the content was pretty interesting and useful (it was a mix of accounting, eco, business and management) and also the work load is manageable. i’m currently doing ib202 and i do not like this paper as much as 201 just cause it’s mainly group work so your grade relies heavily on team effort ! but i would recommend majoring in IB. you learn team skills and a lot of content that’s relevant to business
Thanks for this great video ! Could u give some idea of where to buy the course book ?
Which course book are you talking about? For your lecture course book you have to buy from uni but any other additional books for your courses I just recommend buying from Amazon instead of ubiq
Wincy thanks for reply . Yeah I mean the lecture course book . I am taking the course of 712 computer aided translation and 716 Chinese specialized translation. Is there a bookshop in uni that we can buy the course book ?
@@ellenlin5086 yup its called unibiq
You're a g. Do you find juggling a conjoint/other degree is manageable? Pros & Cons of joint degrees?
Bennybolo aww thank you ! and it’s definitely manageable! The pro is that you can do two degrees at the same time and cut out all the unnecessary papers and it’s also very common to do conjoints but the con is that you obviously have to do an extra year or two years at uni to finish your conjoint !
Hi! I still have 2 years of high school left and I’ve been wondering if U of A asks for extracurriculars in their applications. Thanks 😊
I don’t think they do
Wincy Great! Thx
U r doing 3 subjects!! Can you graduate in 3 years? Im about to apply to uoa w double degree program in international business and management, would i be able to graduate in 3 years without doing summer courses?
no i take four papers every semester and i’m doing two degrees .. i’ll probably graduate in about 4 years time
I am planning to do a cojoint program in international business and international relations which is a course of four yearss from uoa is that good?
Hi, Teya. I am an international who will come to UOA in the semester one 2023, can I have a chance to communicate with you through social media ya ?
I'm thinking of going into marketing or international business and I'm struggling to decide which device to get. Are there any software you need to run in these majors, would an iPad work fine as an only device for Uni? I only have a PC at home, so would this work out?
i actually major in both int business and marketing ! if you cannot get your hands on a PC, an ipad will work fine !! as long as you have some electronic device - you should be sweet! with an ipad, it will be really helpful if you have a lil keyboard to go w it so you can type on a document i.e google doc/pages and there are always uni computers in the library you can use as well so no stress at all!!!
Wincy tysm ❤️
Hey Wincy got a question, does your lecturer swears? I used to study my course at Manukau Institute of Technology last year and I didn't carry on or dropped out this year cause I find it hard to keep it up and remembering things since I have a disability but I did graduate from the other course which is for special needs
hi joseph, no they do not swear, they are professionals so they shouldnt be swearing! and im sorry to hear that, i hope you are doing much better !!
Oh thats good cause the course i dropped out my lecturer swears but hes not that bad but he was also caring too bad i dropped out like i said it was hard and trying to keep up in practical, love your channel and yourself
@@josephdonoway aww i completely understand you, uni can be so draining and hard sometimes ! but its okay, dont put too much pressure on yourself joseph. Im sure you will figure it out!! and thank you so much ! appreciate you heaps
Wincy thanks a lot right now im looking for a job and also im on WINZ benefit, if you dont mind me asking when were you born? I was born in 1998 which is im turning 22 this year on may
@@josephdonoway Im born in 2000, 19 turning 20 in july! also second year uni student :))
I want to attend Uni of Auckland too. Just started my A levels and live in Pakistan. I am doing law,economics and sociology I would love if you guide me weather the uni accept these subjects for LLB I read on the websites that they demand 120/240+ points for O/A level student, is it correct would be a great help if someone guides me 💜
You would be better of studying something else If u wanna come too nz as we have a surplus of some students and a need for others
@@HappyLilJimmy better of studying different subjects or choosing a different filed instead of cojoint law part 1 in an undergrad degree
Hi I want to study llb with bcom so how is the course ? ( workload, etc )
hiii! i am a bcom/llb student ! and the work load of llb is definitely a lot more than bcom but its also manageable as long as you stay organised and on top of your work! i have a UoA business exam vlog up on my channel (czcams.com/video/xRVloPB67a4/video.html) and UoA law exams vlog (czcams.com/video/HJIvvbG0TeM/video.html) and i would recommend you to watch these to get a feel of the difference in work load / content!!
What type of clubs are there?
there are a range of sport clubs, academic clubs, societies and also leadership opportunities ! for example I am a Career Leader for the Business school and I'm also in UoA's debating society! this is the link to UoA's clubs and societies page so u can see what types of clubs there are ! www.auckland.ac.nz/en/business/current-students/student-life/clubs-societies.html
Wincy thank you!
hey girl could you tell me how you put the subtitles on your video?
you use ‘basic title’ and italicize then select a colour and outline
Wincy thank you! can you do it from youtube studio phone app or do you gotta use your computer?
Munchymart is a trap but I love that place
Cait Chats hahahahaha relatable
What is the fees of b.com for international students
Hi, great vid It´s true that gettin admitted into auckland is not that hard?
thank you! and yep not hard !
Hi, is it possible to do a dual degree in UoA.
yes - i am doing a double degree in Law and Commerce
You're pretty
aw thank youuu 🤗
Study LLB in newzealand is difficult ??🙄
i have found that it is not difficult, but the nature of the subject involves a lot of content - but it is very do-able as long as you are good with managing your time etc feel free to dm me on instagram @wincyxia and we can have a chat about it if you want
@@Teyasummerx thanks ☺️
I have intermediate english knowledge so could you tell me that it will be difficult to me to study LLB degree ?
I heard that people in auckland uni is anti social. Is this true?
mmm tbh I’ve found it to be quite anti social - i think it’s mainly cause majority of us are commuter students so it’s difficult to create a campus community sorta vibe as opposed to what you’ll see at UoO and VUW
Worst year of my life 😭😭😂😂😂
Do u think go to uni at the age of 21 is old? I mean it’s actually takes more than 2 years to graduate haha
Nooo of course not! There are some middle-aged ladies in my Law121 class! also I'm not graduating for another 4-5 years because I only decided to do Law this year ! 21 is not old at all
I’m only in my second year of high school and already worrying about uni🫣