# Transitioning to New Zealand universities

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# Transitioning to New Zealand universities

- [What to expect](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/)
  - [Transitioning from school to university](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/transitioning-from-school-to-university/)
  - [Transitioning to New Zealand universities](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/transitioning-to-nz-universities/)
  - [Transitioning to work](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/transitioning-to-work/)
  - [Returning to study as a mature student](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/mature-student/)
- [Looking after your health and wellbeing](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/health-and-wellbeing/)
- [Working in groups](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/working-in-groups/)
- [Studying with Generative Artificial Intelligence](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/studying-with-generative-artificial-intelligence/)
- [Understanding marking rubrics](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/understanding-marking-rubrics/)
- [Understanding assessment tasks](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/understanding-assessment-tasks/)
- [Academic skills in your discipline](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/academic-skills-in-your-discipline/)
- [Lectures and tutorials](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/lectures-and-tutorials/)
- [Technology at University](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/)
  - [Software for students](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/software/)
  - [Communicating online](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/communicating-online/)
  - [Zoom at University](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/zoom/)
  - [Device use at University](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/device/)
  - [Canvas for students](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/canvas-for-students/)
  - [Grades in Canvas](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/grades-in-canvas/)
  - [Canvas baseline practices (CBP)](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/canvas-baseline-practices-cbp/)
  - [Student IT Hub](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/student-it-hub.html)
- [Harnessing your creativity](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/harnessing-your-creativity/)
- [Campus maps](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/campus-maps/)

As an international student, navigating University in New Zealand can be challenging. This page provides a selection of resources, support and advice to guide you through this time of transition.

## How learning takes place in a New Zealand university

[Adapting to university life](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/transitioning-from-school-to-university/) in New Zealand involves attending lectures, tutorials and undertaking assessments. Lecturers and tutors are available to help you, but ultimately you are responsible for your own learning.

Where international students can find help

- [International student support](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/student-support/personal-support/international-student-support.html)
- [Study options for International students](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/international-students/study-options-for-international-students.html)
- [Living in Auckland](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/life-on-campus/living-in-auckland.html)
- [International student advisers](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/student-support/personal-support/international-student-support/international-student-advisers.html)
- [Campus life](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/life-on-campus.html)
- [English Language Enrichment](https://www.library.auckland.ac.nz/services/student-learning/ele)

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### Workshops

See all [available workshops](https://auckland.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/tetumuherenga).

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