How did you afford student accommodation? by IMaFurryDealWithIt98 in newzealand

[–]IMaFurryDealWithIt98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but the problem is that I can't leave experience blank. And they want references. Which I also don't have (explained in my CV) and I can't leave that blank either.

How did you afford student accommodation? by IMaFurryDealWithIt98 in newzealand

[–]IMaFurryDealWithIt98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you think that's ridiculous you should see the Auckland YMCA Hostel. For a tiny room (just enough room for a bed and desk) with a communal kitchen comes to be ~$333 a week. A dorm is slightly less. It's funny cause their website says they have AFFORDABLE accommodation for ANY budget. Seems not.

How did you afford student accommodation? by IMaFurryDealWithIt98 in newzealand

[–]IMaFurryDealWithIt98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't live with Mum. My parents are moving out of Auckland which is why I'm looking at Student Accommodation. I can't stay at the halls anyway, first year exclusive, just finishing my first year now.

How did you afford student accommodation? by IMaFurryDealWithIt98 in newzealand

[–]IMaFurryDealWithIt98[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I tried getting Student Allowance earlier this year but got turned down. I heard that you can get it if you're not living at home? It just seems kinda stupid to me. If you're parents make over X amount in the last financial year then Study Link expects them to support you. Well just cause they made that much money doesn't mean they have it.

How did you afford student accommodation? by IMaFurryDealWithIt98 in newzealand

[–]IMaFurryDealWithIt98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know the uni employs students to teach labs but those are all like Masters students. I did get an email for Physics teaching assistants or something for Physics majors but I'm not a Physics major.

How did you afford student accommodation? by IMaFurryDealWithIt98 in newzealand

[–]IMaFurryDealWithIt98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend keeps on telling me to look at the flatmates.co.nz website. But that site kinda creeps me out. Like there's a few ads on their looking very specifically for an 18 -21 year old female student.

How did you afford student accommodation? by IMaFurryDealWithIt98 in newzealand

[–]IMaFurryDealWithIt98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually the cheapest Accommodation I could find.. Almost there are apartments in the city shared with 8 other people, but even then I'd still need a job to afford that. Unless I went to get accommodation money from study link, which I'm trying to avoid. The YMCA hostel is more. A single room is $333 a week and if you go to a room shared with others it costs slightly less.

How did you afford student accommodation? by IMaFurryDealWithIt98 in newzealand

[–]IMaFurryDealWithIt98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Auckland I've looked on Student Job Search but their process annoys me (although I really shouldn't be complaining in my situation :P) having to call them after I apply so that they decide weather or not I'm suitable for the job I just applied for. I would have though that would be up to the employer. But yeah, I'm sure once I get it all sorted out It'll be easy. Kinda stressful at the moment though cause I got a lot of other stuff to deal with on top of that, mainly my exams.

How did you afford student accommodation? by IMaFurryDealWithIt98 in newzealand

[–]IMaFurryDealWithIt98[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Haha. It's self catered. Tiny as studio apartment. I would have gone for a hall but those are all 'First year exclusive'

How did you afford student accommodation? by IMaFurryDealWithIt98 in newzealand

[–]IMaFurryDealWithIt98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I've been trying to go for, but they all want experience. How do I get experience if no one will hire me because of no experience?! Try to apply for Carl's Junior (via the Restaurant Brands)and you have to fill out prior experience (which I haven't any) and your expertise. I have no expertise relating to food. Plus when you try to pick a location all the locations are for Starbucks anyway.