Did UC offer any support while you were injured?
I went to Te P膩taka, the student support centre, because I was in a cast most of the year and only had one hand to use. They got me extra time, managed to give me notes on courses I wasn't able to attend. When it came up to exam time, they reached out to check on me. They were more than happy to help and talk me through everything. I was also supported by my lecturers.
What鈥檚 one stand-out moment from your studies so far?
The hands-on learning with dissecting a cow鈥檚 knee was one of my favourite experiences. I was able to actually see the tendons, arteries, certain muscle groups, bones, and how it all worked together. It really helped me for my exams later on because I knew physically where it was instead of just seeing it on paper.
What鈥檚 your favourite aspect of your degree?
I enjoy the group projects because in real-life situations you鈥檙e going to be working with different people, as part of a team - especially in my area. I also got to know people I wouldn鈥檛 usually hang out with. I鈥檝e met a lot of new people through the workshops. Everyone's really nice, so it's easy to talk to people and meet friends.
What three words would you use to sum up your UC experience?
Knowledge. Excitement. Freedom.
