Hi guys! Here is how classes are going so far
1. Kapa Haka This class is once a week but however lasts three hours. Since this class requires you to constantly sing and dance, time will fly by fast, trust me. Just note that if you do take this class, you will be memorizing at least one song/dance per week. It was really daunting since dancing is not my expertise, but I am managing... so far! 2. Marketing 201 I can't believe time flew by so fast because I already have a test worth 20% of my grade coming up for next week. There was one practice exam given but the expectations here are higher since you have to memorize a lot more concepts! 3. Finance 251 Be prepared to memorize a lot of equations! Some of the content taught in the first weeks is review but soon after, you will dive into more equations and new information! I would say right now, this is my hardest class 4. Accounting 222 This class is currently teaching me how to use MYOB, which is New Zealand's version of an AIS. Additionally, this class is more so focused on the textbook content so be sure to read up on the book when it comes to the exams!
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I finished up my first week of classes and I wanted to give you a little overview of what my classes are like here at UOA. 1. Canvas & Piazza Canvas is your equivalent to Laulima. Make sure you check it daily to see notes, quizzes, assignments and other documents. On the other hand, Piazza is a site that allows you to communicate to other students in the classroom and post questions that the teacher and your classmates can see. I found piazza helpful so if you have any questions, post it on the site and you'll get a response in no time 2. Final Exams Majority of my exams are heavily weighted compared to UH. Two of my final exams are worth 60% while the other two classes are worth 50%. For most of the Uni classes, attendance doesn't count towards your grade since the lecture hall is massive and majority of the lectures are recorded. However, that doesn't make it a reason for me to skip out on learning!! 3. Words to remember at Uni
4. Textbooks & Course books Kia Ora Everyone!
This week flew by so fast that I can't believe that I'm starting school tomorrow! So much has happened in a week and I learned a lot after arriving here. Below are a few main points and stories I would like to share with you all! Tip #1: Make sure to sort out your phone plan before arriving to New Zealand For me, I went with T-mobile as my carrier since they have a plan that offers unlimited data, texting and 25 cents per minute of calling. Other options could be getting a SIM card on your own or opting for a SIM card plan with the University but it takes a couple of days to get that set up. That's why I would go with T-mobile since you already have what you need the moment you arrive. When I first arrived to NZ, I was supposed to be picked up by the University of Auckland shuttle and taken to my residence hall (free of charge). All you have to do is fill out a form prior to arrival and they will pick you up at the airport. However, when me and some other exchange students arrived, no one was there to pick us up so I ended up making a phone call to them and eventually someone arrived. However, upon arriving to the Huia Residence, no one was there to check us in so I had to make at least eight phone calls until I could find someone to get in contact with our residence. So just be prepared to make phone calls when you arrive. Despite myself notifying the Huia Residence about my arrival time (mine's was 1 in the morning), be sure to ask a day before your arrival who the RA might be. That way, you can shoot them a Facebook message and they'll come downstairs to check you in if your flight comes in really late at night. That night, me and my friend Hannah honestly thought we were going to sleep in the lobby since no one was there to check us in. But once we got our rooms, we ate shawarmas 2 in the morning afterward, had a good laugh about our stressful day and called it a night Tip #2: The pros and cons of the Huia Residence Pros
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