Updates from our community - Welcome to Trimester 3 No images? Click here Welcome to Whītiki, our Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington student newsletter.Kia ora koutou, Welcome to Trimester 3. Whether you have joined us as a new student, or are taking courses over summer, I hope you enjoy the trimester and everything our University has to offer. Your faculty office, academic staff, and our student services are here to support you—please get in touch with them if you have questions or need advice. You can access our services both on campus and online, depending on how you are studying with us. As you meet new people and extend your learning, take care of yourselves and each other. The University has lots of resources to support your wellbeing and help you to find a study-life balance. If you are not taking courses over Trimester 3, I hope you enjoy the summer break and can use the time to recharge and prepare for your studies next year. In the next edition of Whītiki, we will be sharing the key dates to access services and support ahead of the Christmas break. Ngā mihi, Wendy Professor Wendy Larner, Provost Upcoming workshops in Trimester 3:
2020: The year of change Final-year student Eva Maffey had it all planned out: finish degree and head off overseas—then COVID-19 happened. In this myView blog post, Eva explains how she turned a negative into a positive and has tips for others facing similar circumstances. In January, I thought my last year at uni would be spent finishing my LLB/BA and then taking a well-earned break with a month overseas. Little did I know, 2020 had other ideas. While most students celebrate their last lecture with a class trip to the pub, my big send-off was pressing submit on my last online exam in my bedroom. The following Monday, I began full-time work. Tips from the recruiters This year it’s been more important than ever to keep up with changes in the graduate recruitment market. Wellington Careers and Employment wants to help prepare you for a changing economy and in this myView blog, we share advice from graduate recruiters for current students entering the job market. A good LinkedIn game has been one of the key themes of 2020 As recruitment processes and events went digital, we saw savvy students connect with recruiters on LinkedIn and use it as a platform to maintain relationships. Share your stories with us! Enjoy your summer—sort your flat for 2021 now! Want to enjoy summer knowing your flat is sorted for next year? Apply for University Hall for 2021—a community of houses around Te Aro and Kelburn. Our furnished flats are close to Kelburn campus and a short walk to the city and our Te Aro and Pipitea campuses. You’ll also be really close to the University, cafés, nightlife, and nature! You can apply individually or let us know who you’d like to flat with. Our flats include furniture and kitchen basics to get you started, with comparable market rent that includes power and internet. Enjoy not having to worry about flat-hunting, queues, paperwork, or letting fees, and tick finding a flat off your to-do list. You will be eligible for our early bird discount with $300 off your first monthly payment if you pay by 1 December, and you can put support from the pūtea āwhina/hardship fund towards your accommodation. You and your whānau can chat to our team to arrange an alternate payment plan if needed. Contact University Accommodation Wellington to talk about your options. Apply now! Get involved in the clubs community on campus Club and group participation is a fantastic way to make friends, learn new skills, and make your student experience rich and rewarding. Watch this video on the Op Shop Society for a taste of the type of thing you could get involved with, and visit our website for more information on over 180 clubs at the University. The 'Summer Special' is back Looking to reach a health goal over summer, or to just find time for yourself? Sign up for a Summer Special Combo membership with University Recreation Wellington! For only $59, students can have unlimited access to a broad range of group exercise classes and the fitness studios at Kelburn and Pipitea campuses from 9 November–14 February 2021. Experience world-class views from our dance studio at Kelburn campus or enjoy of the convenience of our Pipitea campus location. Make the most of your summer and Trimester 3 and get fit doing it! Early bird bonus! Sign up for the University Recreation summer membership specials before Sunday 15 November and get exclusive access to bookings for our four-week outdoor bootcamp programme. These sessions will run once a week from 16 November and will be held at lunch time at Boyd Wilson Field. The Student Wellbeing team is here to help you maintain a good level of wellbeing during your studies. Go online and explore their range of resources. The team is celebrating International Children’s Day in the Bubble on 20 November. Students with children are welcome to bring them along and connect with other parents. Drinks, snacks, and activities for kids will be provided! Convenience fee reminder From 22 November 2020, payments made to the University by credit card and debit card will incur a convenience fee of 1.9%. Payments made to Mauri Ora (Student Health) will be exempt from the convenience fee. This fee is applied to recover those charges that we incur for processing credit and debit card transactions for goods and services. For all transactions, an alternative payment method will be available. Whītiki As a student, we want you to feel connected with your Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington community. Whītiki is a Māori word that is often used in a phrase heard at the University: 'Whītiki mai tō waka ki te wharenui nei, ki Te Tumu Herenga Waka'—'tie or bind your canoe to this meeting house, to the hitching post of canoes.' This weekly newsletter provides important information and updates from the University, resources to support your studies, and stories from our student community. |