- “Make the most of the academic skills centre.”
- “University is not like school, no-one is going to push you – you have to rely on yourself.”
- “Give yourself time to connect with fellow students – everything evens out after a couple of months, but get involved in some clubs to make new connections.”
- “Don't worry if you can't remember certain facts or equations from high school because most of this will be revised in your 100 level courses.”
- “Go and talk to your lecturers – let them know you’ve had a break and they will be more than willing to give you some tricks.”
- “Say yes to opportunities such as internships as they can create such cool memories – even though they might seem scary.”
- “Go to class. Invest in study time. Ask for feedback. Reflect.”
- “You probably have a whole new perspective on things after your gap year, so may view what you learn in lectures differently than other students – that’s OK!”
- “Get involved in the .”
- “Be willing to change your mind about what you want to study, and be flexible and open-minded.”
- “Form a study group – brainstorming ideas and talking about your lectures is a great way to reinforce understanding and make connections.”
- “Perspective is important – focus on your successes, not just your failures.”
- “Make the most of the motivation and direction that your gap year has given you – it will help you in your studies.”
Gap year student profiles
The following profiles feature students who took a gap year before starting study at UC.
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Marliese Liyanage
"UC has a great reputation and I loved everything I read and learned about New Zealand..."
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Marliese Liyanage
"UC has a great reputation and I loved everything I read and learned about New Zealand..."
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Marliese Liyanage
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Alexander Toohey
"UC has a very good business programme that I could lean on..."
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Alexander Toohey
"UC has a very good business programme that I could lean on..."
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Alexander Toohey
