5 things I learnt in my first year of University of Auckland + advice from NZ uni students 

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 RU-vidrs in Auckland... I really liked your content before I started as a student. Appreciate your content.

me: about to be a senior in college in the united states also me: watches videos about universities in other countries

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

Thank u sm for this video, it really gave me more reassurance and made less nervous since I’m moving to uni next month

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.

This video really just smacked the motivation right in me. Literally thank you so much! p.s Love the editing style x

you’re a bloody legend! im really nervous for next year so i need all the advice I can get.

Thank you so much in starting uni this week and this was so helpful

thank you so much, this made me feel so much better

This is so helpful, it really was a struggle finding New Zealand uni RU-vidrs and I’m glad you decided to make your page. You’ve helped me out so much! 🙏🏾

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

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

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 🇿🇦. 💖💖💖🙏🙏🤝

I'm loving the content !!!!!! Go Wincy !!!! Can't wait for next video girl x

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!

Yayy this is so good!! So many people are going to benefit from this x

This is such a good video for future students to watch & help them gather a better understanding on universitys in Auckland! ❤️

Actually learnt so much from this coming from a second year too! ☺️☺️

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.

This video was sooo helpful also considering that I wanna do law as well Thank you so much!!

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.

Im planning on studying abroad at Auckland next year! Thanks for your videos

these are so helpful!

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

Understood, thanks you wincy

This helped so much thank you

Thank you so much, this was so helpful ! I'm wanting to study abroad in NZ in 2021 :)

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!

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!!!

very interesting. thanks for sharing💕

Your videos are underrated!!

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?

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 :((

5:30 beat name plz, thks for the tips!

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, 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.

thank you for the tips♥️I'm also planning to take an scholarship in AU someday hehehe

Hi. M actually thinking about going to new Zealand to study LLM. Where wud u suggest, to study masters in law?

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

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

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 ...

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?

Is there any scholarships available? I'm from the Philippines by the way.

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?

What is the fees of b.com for international students

I would love a video all about law! I'm looking at studying it in a couple years😊

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💗

you're a g I'm on a gap year just sending it, but I need to get back on my shit.

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

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.

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.

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

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 ?

Thanks for this great video ! Could u give some idea of where to buy the course book ?

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'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 am interested in taking a bcom majoring in international business (and management). what has your experience with international business been like? do you recommend?

Hi I want to study llb with bcom so how is the course ? ( workload, etc )

You could make videos about what you learn!!!

Hi, is it possible to do a dual degree in UoA.

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

You're a g. Do you find juggling a conjoint/other degree is manageable? Pros & Cons of joint degrees?

I already screwed up my first year in college

Hi, great vid It´s true that gettin admitted into auckland is not that hard?

hey girl could you tell me how you put the subtitles on your video?

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 💜

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?

What type of clubs are there?

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!!

I'm going to Auckland university next year. Who is also planning to uni next year.

Munchymart is a trap but I love that place

Im honestly shitting myself for next year

Study LLB in newzealand is difficult ??🙄

I heard that people in auckland uni is anti social. Is this true?

You're pretty

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

I’m only in my second year of high school and already worrying about uni🫣