Help and support

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Mentors

The School of Asian Studies has three student mentors who are multi-lingual and they have been running highly successful ‘drop in’ study sessions for our Stage I students.  They are also available for one-to-one consultations. Send them an email and they will make the arrangements.

• Laura Ash (English & Chinese speaker- appointed to assist Maori & PI students)
• Kathy Fung (English, Chinese & Japanese speaker)
• Laura Woo (English, Korean & Japanese speaker)

Email address: studentmentorSAS@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: 3737599 ext 82491

Student Learning Centre

The Student Learning Centre (SLC) provides a range of support and instruction through programmes and workshops related to difficulties you might encounter while studying. Below are some of the useful programmes provided.

• Writing (essays, reports, style etc.)
• Reading and note-taking
• Time and self-management
• Memory and concentration
• Test and examination skills
• Oral presentation skills
• Language learning
• Tutorial skills
• Motivation and goal setting
• Survival skills

If English is not your first language, the SLC also offers English conversation hours, as well as the language exchange programme for you to exchange your mother tongue with another language of your selection.

Location: Level 3, Information Commons, 9 Symonds St, in Room 320.
Opening Hours:Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

You can contact the centre on : (09) 373-7599 ext 88850

English Language Self Access Centre (ELSAC)

The English Language Self Access Centre provides English assistance for students of Non-English speaking backgrounds who have difficulty with their English.

Opening Hours: Open 7 days per week during semesters.  Monday to Friday 9am-7pm and Saturday to Sunday 12pm to 4pm
Location: Level 1 Kate Edger Information Commons 2 Alfred Street (opposite UBS)

For more information please visit the ELSAC website
or contact staff at elsac@auckland.ac.nz
or phone (09) 3737599 ext 82134

Life skills workshops in iSPACE

Suitable for international students or migrant students.  

The University Careers Centre is committed to helping students develop their life skills on and off campus and they have a series of practical and useful workshops aimed at preparing students for life after University!  Come and learn some skills which your textbooks don't teach you and are specific for Asian students. Lots of practical and relevant tips and techniques related to job search and careers, public speaking, professional etiquette, and life-changing experiences.
Tea and coffee will be provided during these sessions so come up to iSPACE during the times listed below…

• Preparing an impressive CV and Cover Letter Wed 27 July 10am - 12pm
• CV Focus Group Workshop Fri 29 July 10am - 12pm

Student Health Centre

The University Health Centre provides medical consultations for students enrolled at the University of Auckland. The service is free of charge if you have a community service card. You can also obtain an application form for a community service card at the centre. However, it still only costs you $15 per visit without the card. (Bookings are only available for the day.)

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am – 6.30pm and Friday 8am – 5pm.
 

Disability Services

Any student with a disability who may require alternative arrangements in this course is encouraged to seek advice and assistance from Disability Services as soon as possible after enrolment. Contact details: Room 036, Basement Level, ClockTower: phone ext. 88808 or 87330: email disabilities@auckland.ac.nz