Studying towards a聽Bachelor of Criminal Justice
What鈥檚 it been like studying a Criminal Justice degree?
I enjoy both the content and motivation. Everything I鈥檓 learning is super fascinating, and that in turn motivates me to study harder and learn as much as possible.
So what made you choose Criminal Justice?
My career goals! Once I鈥檝e finished at uni I鈥檓 going to travel for a bit, and then join the Police force. While not necessary for a successful career in the Police, the BCJ will give me a big step up, and will also make me a better Police Officer when I get there. It was a no-brainer.
And hence why you鈥檝e come to UC! What have you enjoyed about it so far?
The atmosphere. It isn鈥檛 like the rowdy streets of Otago or the concrete Auckland, but really peaceful and calm, and awesome people offering all sorts of support and services.
You also chose to stay in聽Kirkwood Avenue Hall聽accommodation. What was the motivation for that as a Christchurch local?
I wanted the social aspect of it mainly; lots of new people to meet and form connections with. A convenient location and easier access to Uni resources are also pretty handy. The RA鈥檚 are somehow all the nicest and most supportive people I鈥檝e ever met, and the other Hall staff are equally attentive and invested in our lives and degrees.
There鈥檚 no end to the amount of help and support I鈥檝e been offered in the somewhat short time I鈥檝e been here, and for that I鈥檓 super grateful. I couldn鈥檛 be better off if I tried.
What鈥檚 the best part about living in a hall?
The people! From the staff to my cohort, everyone is genuinely lovely and caring, and always ready for a bit of fun. Everyone has unique personalities, skills, and interests, so it鈥檚 easy to learn new things, and never dull.
Would you recommend the hall experience to other students then?
Do it! It seems like a really big step, and to be sure, it is, but it鈥檚 so rewarding that it sometimes doesn鈥檛 even feel like a major step into life. You鈥檒l meet so many people, learn so many things, and everything that you put in you鈥檒l get back in fun experiences and treasured memories twice over. You鈥檝e got nothing but comfort to lose, and everything to gain.
