This evening I spoke with Jamie Findlay, one of our tenants at our named flat, The Roost, who is in their second year of flatting with us, third year studying a Bachelor of Sport Science. Jamie would love to use his degree to work with professional athletes to enhance their performances, with his sports of interest being basketball and football. Jamie also shared some advice on University and flatting that he found most beneficial for him, which I know will help anyone considering studying away from home.

Jordy is one of our tenants at our named flat, Last Resort, on Castle Street, who shared lots of great insights into his year, but most importantly spoke about how he came to make the decision to study medicine in Dunedin, and how he and his flatmates decided to flat with one another in their second year of study. Jordy is another great role model for people looking to get the most from their university experience, and we look forward to following his studies and career into the future.

Like so often happens, I get so excited, and envious, when our tenants course of study and planned career ambitions align with goals I had during my time as a student. Ollie was no exception, from his University selection process, to his course of study, right through to his career goal, this podcast is a must for anyone with an entrepreneurial bent.

Miricara, had just come back from her 5 week mid-year break, during her second year bachelor of Law and Arts degree, when we recorded this podcast. I felt humbled to learn that Miricara is pursuing her degrees in the hope that she can support her family by helping her iwi, Tainui, with their land settlement process. Miricara has valuable experience and advice for those deciding on their university and flatmates.

If anyone is considering a career in finance or consultancy, I would thoroughly recommend listening to this podcast to hear how Callum has intelligently laid out his roadmap at such an early stage for his future.

Vachrisa knew she wanted to work in the field of health sciences so decided to study a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Neuroscience, at the University of Otago, Dunedin Campus. Vachrisa talks to us about why she chose Otago University, where she found her flatmates, how they selected their flat, and what recommendations she has for people embarking on their university study.  

If you’re starting flatting next year, or want a better deal on your flat’s electricity, you must hear what Andrew from Electric Kiwi has to say on this episode.

Connor kept his options open in his approach to study, which paid off this year as he switched into a Management & Sociology double major at the University of Otago. With his dual citizenship, for New Zealand and the United States, Connor has some exciting employment opportunities available to him in the future, which we are really keen to follow.

Joe is one of our current Prime Campus tenants, who had a unique transition into university. Although a New Zealander by birth, Joe lived his entire life in China and Thailand, only returning to commence his law and politics degree at the University of Otago.

Sam is one of our current Prime Campus tenants in Christchurch. Sam will blow you away with the level of thought he put into his course planning, and his approach to living arrangements at the University of Canterbury. The outcome of both will undoubtedly pay dividends in the future.