So what happens when I finish school?

graduation You’ve been hanging out for this. The BIG exams are over and so are your four or five years at high school. It’s major change - it can also be something of a sad time because you’re saying goodbye to a lot of stuff that you’ve lived with for ages and all of a sudden you don’t want to lose everything that’s comfortable and familiar and safe.

School has been your life up until now - primary, intermediate and high - whoa, and here you are teetering on the edge of the rest of your life. A part of you’s probably ecstatic, wild with joy at having finished, another part of you could be just a bit scared about the great unknown and yet another part could be eager for the next year to begin. Confusing, huh?

Moving on

We reckon the most important thing to remember is - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Many have gone this way before and lived to tell the tale.

Yep - it’s all about attitude and how you approach it.

Here are a few articles and sites that might help you out. And from the team here at Pulse we wish you good luck in your future.

Uni:

Student Hub - Great links for all financial matters for students
Student Associations - Nationwide
Student Job Search - Try here first for holiday work
What’s Uni Really Like - Pulse article

Jobs:

Careers - Beginners guide to the job market
Career Services - Jobs, career guidance, training, industry & advice. Has it all!
Career Guide NZ - for school leavers and graduates
Job Interviews - all sorts of tips on how to do your best
What’s Tax - Choosing the right tax code, downloadable forms, etc

Accommodation:

Tenancy Useful brochure from Citizens Advice Bureau (132Kb .pdf file)
University of Canterbury - Flatting
University of Canterbury - Halls of Residence
NZ Flatmates - includes images so you can tell at a glance whether you like it or not
10 Rules For Flatting - Pulse article

Travelling:

Transitions Abroad - megasite about work, study, travel & living overseas
STA Travel - insurance, health, maps, work - you name it, this site has it
Recruitment UK - if you’re thinking of heading over to England
Emma Professional Traveller - Pulse article
The Big O.E. - Pulse article

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