Category Archives: Study@UC

New Features released on your ACE Dashboard!

With the ACE dashboards now back online, eagle-eyed followers may have noticed a new feature release last week! This new feature shows you the average time your classmates spent engaging with their studies online over the past seven days! You can use this, and the other information in the ACE dashboards to guide your studies.

Remember, the ACE dashboards only capture online engagement with LEARN and Echo360, so it doesn’t include your lecture and tutorial attendance or any study you complete offline.

You can see the average time block underneath your engagement graph.

Not sure where to find your ACE dashboard? No problems! You can find it at the bottom of the Dashboard page on LEARN. Check it out here!

Free Career Advice for UC students

Is my degree right for me? How do I know what I want to do? How do I meet potential employers?

If you have questions like these, Te Rōpū Rapuara | Careers team can help. Your time at university is for exploring your options and discovering your skills and interests; you don’t need to have it all figured out from the get-go!

Come have a chat with our team to explore your study and career options, make a career plan, connect with employers, learn about job-hunting strategies, and more.

  • Career Tutorials – if you want to learn more about the job market, brush up on your CV and interview skills, or polish your LinkedIn profile, join our Career Tutorials. They’re open to students of any year of study. You can also catch our tutorials on our YouTube channel.
  • Meet employers register now to connect with employers recruiting for graduate programmes and internships right here on campus. Don’t forget to save the date for the upcoming STEM Career Fair.
  • Online Career Tools – If you’re stuck for time, use our smart AI like CV360 or Interview360.
  • Looking for a job? NZUni Talent is your go-to jobs board. Log in with your UC email and password.
  • Drop-in sessions- looking for quick advice or a check on your CV or cover letter? Swing by our office to speak to one of our friendly career consultants every Monday – Friday, 10 am -12 noon (including term breaks).

Got a question? Check out the FAQs or get in touch with our team.

Ngā mihi nui,

Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers

Make the most of your break!

You’re almost halfway through the first semester! Soon it will be the time to reset, recharge, hang out with your whānau and mates, and do a few things you enjoy.

It might feel like the last thing you want to do, but the mid-semester break is also a great time to get ahead on your studies and assignments. Although lectures won’t be running, UC’s support services will still be here to help you catch up on your study and plan ahead for the rest of the semester.

Look after yourself
It’s easy to put your health on the backburner when life gets busy with study and work. Over the break, it’s a good idea to book in those appointments you’ve been meaning to get to.

Te Whare Hauora | Health Centre offers a range of services, including check-ups and counselling, all at a low cost – or even for free – depending on your enrolment.

UCSA also offers a subsidised dental scheme for students, with discounted check-ups, hygiene appointments and treatments. You can learn more and book in here>

Feeling burnt out?
It’s normal to feel tired after a busy term, but sometimes it’s more than that. If you need to talk – about feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or anything else that’s bothering you – Atawhai Ākonga | Student Care team are here to help. Learn more & book an appointment>

Get outdoors
Feeling stuck on an assignment? Sometimes all it takes to get your brain moving is a bit of fresh air. Ōtautahi is known as the garden city for good reason, with a huge range of beautiful green spaces to enjoy, including the nearby Riccarton BushBotanic Gardens or Mona Vale. Even a five-minute stroll along UC’s Okeover Stream can do the trick!

If you’re looking to go further afield, ChristchurchNZ have put together a fantastic list of walks to explore>

Talk to someone who’s been through it too
Uni is exciting – but also challenging. If you’re feeling a little lost, it’s great to talk to someone who’s been there and done that – an older UC student. There’s a range of mentorship options available. Learn more and register to get a mentor here>

Take charge with Te Pokapū Pūkenga Ako | Academic Skills Centre
With Term 2 workshops soon to be released, the break is the perfect time to book in some classes, whether you’re looking to upskill in notetaking, presenting or essay writing. You can also book in an individual consultation with a Learning Advisor to get help with specific assessments or challenges you’re facing. Learn more about Te Pokapū Pūkenga Ako here>

Not sure about your courses?
Reaching the end of Term 1 can make you reflect on the work you’ve done so far, and what your options are for the rest of the semester. Uni is all about growing and changing, so if you’re thinking about changing courses, UC’s kaitohutohu ākonga | student advisors are incredibly helpful when planning your degree.  

Make time for you 
Over the next few weeks make sure to refresh, recharge, hang out with your whānau and mates, and take some time for yourself too. Ngahau! (Enjoy!)

Check out UC’s Wellbeing Hub for tips on looking after you – and have a well-deserved mid-semester break!