Complete this term by term activities if you intend to study at University next year (or if you plan to attend University after a GAP year)
Term 1: Reconnaissance!
Decide WHERE you want to study
This could be a decision based on WHAT you want to study or WHERE you want to study.
- Attend the different University Liaison visits at school – these are great information gathering exercises.
- Look up the dates for the UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS. If you possibly can book and pay for flights to attend these.
- Sign in to Mymahi using your @nc email account.
- Select COURSES on the left-hand side of the screen
- Select PROVIDERS
- Search the University(s) you are interested in
- Research the different courses available
- Save the courses you are interested in
- this will keep all of your uni research in one place
- Have discussions with your parents/caregivers, your teachers, and people in your network who may be studying or have studied in the areas you are interested in
- If you are having difficulty choosing or knowing what options are available then check out this website: No Major Drama It may help with your decision making based on your interests
- Book a session with the Careers Hub staff here to talk through your options in greater depth
Term 2: Decision making! Scholarships & Halls of Residence
Decide WHAT you want to study
This does not need to be ‘set in concrete’ yet – but it is time to start narrowing down your ideas
- Keep attending the University Liaison seminars that are held at school
- Attend the Careers Roadshow (date for 2021 TBA – usually mid-May)
SCHOLARSHIPS:
- Start researching scholarships that are available and applicable to you here
- Attend the Scholarship Application Writing Workshops run by the Careers Department
- dates for these for 2021 TBA
- sessions are held during Wed Leadership sessions – all welcome even if not in Leadership
- Write your scholarship application
- Apply for scholarships
- Book a session with the Careers Hub staff here to talk through your application
HALLS OF RESIDENCE:
- Begin to research Halls of Residences at the Universities you are interested in attending
- Attend the Halls of Residence Application Workshops run by the Careers Department
- dates for these for 2021 TBA
- sessions are held during Wed Leadership sessions – all welcome even if not in Leadership
- Go to the Halls of Residence Application checklist and begin to work your way through each step
- Book a session with the Careers Hub staff here to talk through your application
Term 3: Take Action! Halls of Residence & Course Planning
HALLS OF RESIDENCE:
- Attend the University OPEN DAYS if you can. Make sure you book a tour of the Halls at each Uni.
- Go to the Halls of Residence Application checklist and complete each step
- Finalise & submit YOUR Halls of Residence application to each University
- Halls of Residence applications are due at the University (date for 2021 TBA)
- Email the Careers Hub staff here if your ccrf reference has not been received by the Uni by (date for 2021 TBA)
COURSE PLANNING:
- Attend the University Liaison COURSE Planning sessions
- Email the Careers Hub staff here to discuss your plans
KEY DATES:
- 2nd October online enrolment opens
Term 4: Final steps! Enrolling & Study Link
ENROLLING:
STUDY LINK:
Student Loans
- 16th December – closing date for Study Link
- https://www.studylink.govt.nz/
- https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/student-loans.html