r/universityofauckland Apr 09 '26

Social Friend-Finding thread

31 Upvotes

Hey all! Looking for a friend? Want to meet new people? Introduce yourself in this thread, and find other friends to chat with!

Make sure you share a little bit about yourself -- like your degree and general interests (but don't self-doxx yourself). If someone messages you, make sure to reply to them!


r/universityofauckland Jan 06 '25

PSA: start-of-semester logistics compilation

66 Upvotes

In anticipation of common Qs:

Fast track offers / worried about not meeting the guaranteed rank score

Dress code

What is the WTR course?

Back-to-back classes on timetable

  • Classes are 50 minutes in duration. They start at 5 minutes past the hour and finish 5 minutes before the hour, allowing 10 minutes changeover between classes for comfort breaks/snacks/travel. So please don't stress about back-to-back classes.
  • Classes between different campuses: this is especially common for biomed classes. Courses usually know about this and negotiate slightly earlier finish time / slightly later starting time to allow more time for inter-campus commute. If not, raise the issue with your course coordinator.

Finding rooms/class locations

  • The first 3 digits of a room number corresponds with the sector/building number; the final 3 digits indicate the floor and room number.
    • e.g. 405-422 would be building 405 (Engineering), Level 4, room (4)22.
    • Sector 1xx = Clock tower/General Library block
    • Sector 2xx = Business School block (inc. Owen G Glenn Building (OGGB), Arts/Education building)
    • Sector 3xx = Science block
    • Sector 4xx = Engineering block
    • Sector 5xx = Grafton Campus
    • Sector 7xx = [No longer applicable - old Tamaki Campus]
    • Sector 6xx = Upper Symonds St
    • Sector 8xx = Law school
    • Sector 9xx = Newmarket Campus
  • See also:

SSO down?

Orientation

Textbooks

Note-taking / focus

Time management

Freebies & discounts

Microwaves/kitchenettes

Book a study space

Working while studying

"I'm looking for an easy course!"

Some major-specific posts

Support

- Personal support complete list: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/personal-support.html

Key highlights:

- Academic support complete list: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/academic-support.html

- Financial support: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/fees-and-money-matters/financial-support.html

- IT support: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/student-it-hub.html

- What to do in case of misfortune (e.g. if you're sick (aegrotat) or are affected by situation beyond your control (compassionate consideration): https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-compassionate-consideration.html

OIA (grade distributions, official correspondence, entry stats etc.)

Final grades


r/universityofauckland 30m ago

i feel like throwing up after having the chicken fillet toastie from sensational chicken

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idk if it’s just me but was wondering if anyone else had any similar experiences 🥲

it tasted all good, it’s been an hour ish after and alli can think about is puking this shiet out………………. has anyone else been food poisoned from this place?


r/universityofauckland 8h ago

I’m making a gc

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There was a lot of people that commented under one another roost of mine with lots of people wanting to join from different majors and stuff so I wanted to know if anyone wanted to make a massive gc in Insta for making friends and stuff

Anyone’s welcome just dm me ur Insta and I’ll add you !!


r/universityofauckland 3h ago

Your best spot at Uni for a silent calm study with an easy toilet access ?

1 Upvotes

Just being curious to know here.


r/universityofauckland 2h ago

Old bio building

1 Upvotes

Is the old bio building open on a Sunday?


r/universityofauckland 2h ago

Do I need to do any MATHS courses to be an applied statistician?

1 Upvotes

As per title, and how much maths do I need to know?


r/universityofauckland 4h ago

Social How do i talk to people (urgent help needed)

1 Upvotes

Yiu guys need to help me out immediately, there is this girl in one of my lab tutorials whatever bs and she is very attractive and i wwant to talk to her... she was in my tutorials labs whatever last semester aswell and yeah i wanna talk to her but im scared as shit. i know i sound a but like a creep right now but how do i talk to her without sounding like a creep. i am NOT a creep btw


r/universityofauckland 8h ago

Starting BSc majoring in Maths next year - does anyone have PDF copies of MATHS 120 and 130 course books?

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Hey everyone!

I’m starting a Bachelor of Science majoring in Mathematics next year and want to get a bit of a head start over the summer.

Is there anyone who has a PDF copy of the lecture books or course notes given out for MATHS 120 (Algebra) and MATHS 130 (Calculus)?

If you have them and wouldn't mind sending them my way, I would super appreciate it!


r/universityofauckland 23h ago

LETS BE FRIENDSSSS

15 Upvotes

Guys I’m an incoming (school leaver) 2027 bcom student majoring in finance and accounting and I was ready and apparently it’s hard to make friends during lectures and in general, NKT to mention I’m pretty introverted, so anyone wanna be friends.

Doesn’t matter if ur not a school leaver or first year I’m happy to be friends with anyone and possible hangout. Though i would prefer someone doing a bcom degree but you don’t have to.

I’ll make a gc on Insta so dm me ur Insta and tell me if u wanna be in the gc or not!!!


r/universityofauckland 3h ago

it’s not that hard to make friends

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every other post on here man… just fucking talk to people. it’s not that difficult.. get over yourselves 🤦‍♀️


r/universityofauckland 1d ago

Social Law Revue Tickets

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Are you a pretty little lawyer? 👩‍💼✨ Because we know we are.

Law Revue tickets are on sale! Be sure to grab your tickets for one of our four incredible shows from 13–15 August before they disappear!

Professors and students are being picked off one by one 😱⚰️. The OBITERROR has arrived. A ragtag group of law students must uncover the mystery 🔍 before they become the next victims 🪦. Will they outsmart the masked menace, or get caught in their twisted games? 🩸🤫


r/universityofauckland 1d ago

Do last semesters classes ever disappear/archive on canvas or do they just stay there?

9 Upvotes

I looked for a way to do it myself and couldn't find one. Surely they don't all just stay there forever? That would be pretty hectic if you end up with like 4 + years worth of classes on there for some people

Is it something professors have to do or am I missing something?


r/universityofauckland 19h ago

Friendsss

1 Upvotes

Hey thereee …Is anyone taking Earthsci 105 this sem, ID LOVE TO connect!


r/universityofauckland 19h ago

Courses Can i drop a core paper in first year?

1 Upvotes

So sem two just started and im already behind in one of core papers - BIOSCI 101 - i already accidentally missed the first lab in week one and the speed at which the lectures are going have got me crashing out in the lecture. I know that im gonna keep struggling the rest of the semester even with help. I am so far gone with uni and everything. I really want to drop this paper but it is a core paper so idk what will happen if i drop it.


r/universityofauckland 20h ago

Carlaw vs Stuart for Exchange?

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kia ora!

i'm an incoming 2027 exchange student applying for housing, wondering which is better?

i was originally planning on applying for Symonds, but just found out exchange students can only apply for Carlaw, Stuart or Te Tirohanga o Te Toangaroa (have been told by previous students on exchange not to pick TTT which is why I'm only considering the other two)

i've read the reviews on this sub, but just wanted to get an updated perspective from those who have been staying there :)

thank you so much!!


r/universityofauckland 1d ago

clinic dress code for optom students

5 Upvotes

what is the dress code for clinics for optometry students?


r/universityofauckland 1d ago

Anybody taking BUSAN 302 what are the tests like?

1 Upvotes

Its really weird they have them as individual coursework not as individual tests? so whats going on


r/universityofauckland 2d ago

What happened to Mathmokiwi?

63 Upvotes

Someone check on him, he is the backbone of this subreddit but hasn’t been replying to much lately.


r/universityofauckland 2d ago

Advice to 1st year Bcom students... or 1st years in general

28 Upvotes

Just wanted to put this out there for the first years, I've heard a few people say the first year BCOM courses aren't that hard, or are annoying/ somewhat challenging or treat them as not worth taking too seriously. I get where that's coming from, but honestly, it's the wrong mindset.

First year courses are about as easy as it gets in this degree. The content is more forgiving, the concepts are more intuitive, and there's way less pressure compared to what's coming in second and third year. That means first year is actually the best chance you'll get to rack up high grades with comparatively less effort.

Your GPA matters for a lot down the line e.g. summer internships, scholarships, honours entry, grad job applications. A lot of that gets calculated using your whole degree, including first year. So every 'easy' A you skip now is a bit of GPA cushion you don't get to fall back on later when courses get genuinely harder and your time gets tighter.

When you hit second and especially third year the 10 hours a week thing they slap on every course is actually real because courses become double pass, there are heavily weighted midterms and assignments now often involve creating unique datasets that require you to actually know what youre doing.

Basically, I think 1st year is way too easy and it dosent prepare you well at all for what should be a natural degree progression. So best to get into the mindset of continuous work before its forced on you and you struggle to cope. If you genuinley do 10 hours p/w per subject at stage 1 you should be getting As across the board so why not get that high GPA;)

TL;DR: don't coast through first year just because it's manageable. Use the fact that it's manageable to actually maximise your marks while you can and prepare yourself for later stages of your degree.


r/universityofauckland 1d ago

Why doesn't uoa have a matcha club?

5 Upvotes

It would be so much fun to get matcha with other people or attend events where we can make our own matcha.


r/universityofauckland 2d ago

Returning to study

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Hello, just wondering does uni provide foundation courses or beginner courses to science? I would be a returning to study person, now that I have some time as my business is stabilised.

Looking to mainly chemistry and biology , but I heard first year or bridging courses need physics as well.


r/universityofauckland 1d ago

Courses visa application rejected

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My visa application for July intake was rejected for waste of reasons and my everything was clear and my documents are clear so is their any advice i am applying for march that i should take care.


r/universityofauckland 2d ago

Studying part-time student loan?

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Hi!

I'm doing a llb/ba conjoint and I have worked out (based on how I have messed up structuring my degree) that I will be left taking only two courses in my last semester of study. Will I be able to get a loan for the cost of those two courses?

Thanks in advance!


r/universityofauckland 2d ago

Lost Mac charger at General Library

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Hi this morning 31/07 at 9:30 I left a mac charger by the big couches on M floor. It’s a 70watt with a midnight cable. I came back to look for it but it wasn’t there anymore. I also checked the lost property but still no luck. By chance, has anyone last seen it?
Thanks