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You鈥檝e been at UC for a few years now, earning your Bachelor鈥檚 degree and continuing with a Master鈥檚. How have you found it?

UC is a really chill place. From an environment perspective, I find it very easy to study here because the people are relaxed and it鈥檚 a bit of a slower pace. It鈥檚 a good place to study because it鈥檚 not like other big cities where it鈥檚 a frantic, rushed pace of life, so you can focus on your studies. We鈥檝e also got lots of international events that happen on campus, which is really refreshing to meet lots of people from different backgrounds and different cultures.听

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What do you like most about UC?

I like the fact that UC鈥檚 campus is all in one place and the facilities are really accessible, like the academic buildings, cafes, restaurants, and more. Everything is close-knit. I鈥檝e seen other campuses where the faculties and different departments are all very distant from each other, but here it鈥檚 easy to meet up with friends studying different degrees.听

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What do you like about your studies?

I like that I get to focus on my interests, especially the specific fields of international law, like international criminal law. The lecturers and the professors have been very supportive in helping me learn and understand. Classes are small, so it鈥檚 a comfortable environment to have open discussions. I got great insight into New 蘑菇视频在线观看politics from a class field trip to Wellington where we got to meet some key ministers and MPs, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs. It鈥檚 a big privilege to get to meet them, especially as a student that鈥檚 not from New Zealand.听

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What is the support like for international students?

One of the key things is the help UC鈥檚 international team offers with visas and navigating that process. That鈥檚 one of the most important things international students should have a good understanding of because it can be very complex. In terms of academic support, I found a lot of support from clubs like UC鈥檚 Law Students鈥� Society and the Asian Law Students鈥� Society. They offer tutorials and mentors that give you pointers and tips for upcoming exams, and they have alumni and guest speakers come talk to students. I find it really helpful.听

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How do you find life in Christchurch?

Compared to my hometown of Kuala Lumpur, life in Christchurch is slower and more laidback. It鈥檚 quieter here, but you get used to it and I think it鈥檚 very good for students. There鈥檚 a great work-life balance, and I would say that Christchurch is a perfect balance between New Zealand鈥檚 other cities. I like that you鈥檙e so close to both tramping trails and the beach, and you can just go out any time and take a break from studying.

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Are you involved in any clubs and what do you enjoy about them?

In addition to the law clubs, I鈥檓 also involved in Thursdays in Black UC and a lot of the cultural clubs. They cover so many different countries and they have great events, like the international ball. I also enjoy going to the international food festivals because you get to try lots of different cuisines. These clubs and events are great ways to meet people from so many different backgrounds and cultures, and you tend to make really good friends.

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Have you taken part in any internships at UC?

As part of my studies, I did a semester-long internship with the Christchurch City Council. I got to put into practice and apply what I鈥檇 learned in class. We summarised bill proposals, went through different policies, drafted legal documents, and helped the client with certain issues. My favourite part was getting to sit in council meetings and hear them discuss public law issues. I really enjoyed it. It gave me great insight into what work is like for someone in the legal field and helped give me an idea of what my job after graduation could be like. It was very eye opening!

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Would you recommend UC to other international students?

Yes, definitely! It鈥檚 a great environment to study in. There鈥檚 enough to do so that you can have a balanced lifestyle and not get bored, but you can also easily keep your focus on your studies.听