The one thing you can say about student life is that you have a lot of people ready to help. There are a number of community-based organisations, wider networks and University support services all ready to help with very specific things as you need them.
So, what makes the WSU Support and Advocacy team different?
The first and perhaps the most important is that it doesn’t cost you anything. The second reason is we know what you are going through and we don’t say that in some cliché marketing way – instead the advocates we hire and train are usually either current students or recent graduates. We wanted to make sure that when you tell us your problems you don’t also need to explain to us where your faculty is or what the structure of your course is.
Not only are we providing a free and confidential space for you but we are also the first ones to admit when we don’t know something. Our job isn’t always to solve your problem but to make sure that you have all the options in front of you and someone standing beside you if you need it. If we aren’t the right person to get you the information you need then we will work relentlessly to put you in touch with someone who is, and then follow up with you to ensure you got the answers you were looking for.
Get in touch by emailing [email protected]
Or fill out a form by clicking here.
The biggest reason the WSU exists is to provide a social and financial safety net for our tauira.
The increasing pressure on students from studies, relationships, cost of living, tenancy, and so much more make our support and advocacy services more important than ever.
The biggest reason for this is that we actually understand what it is like to struggle to pay your rent, or have something unexpected come up. We get that sometimes you disagree with a lecturer, or that you need help to be a class rep.
Most of the answers and resources are in our “I need help” section but Tauranga students deserve their own support people so we have been working with our staff over there to be your first contact. They will be the ones who can help, who will listen and who will ensure your voice is heard throughout the process even bringing over dedicated people and resources from Hamilton as required.
Get in touch by emailing [email protected].
If you need support or advice in Tauranga you can email [email protected] or fill out the form.
For students who are enrolled part- or full-time in their 2nd or subsequent year and have completed at least 120-points of study at Waikato and can demonstrate outstanding academic diligence and contribution to the student, culture and sporting life of the University
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For students who are enrolled part- or full-time at the University of Waikato and are the sole primary caregiver in their family. Students must also have completed at least one year of study (120-points) at the University of Waikato. Up to three Awards of $1,000 each.
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