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Read about Music student Danielle's first year experience studying Popular Music.
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Read about Architecture student Corban's first year experience at university.
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Urban Planning student Vicky shares what her first year at university was like.
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Fine Arts student Joshiua shares what first year at university was like.
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Iman shares the experience of studying architecture during her first year at university.
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Myles talks about his first year studying dance at the University of Auckland.
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Zosia shares her experience of studying music during her first year at university.
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Fine Arts student Matthew shares what his first year at university was like.
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Annika shares her experience of studying urban planning during her first year at university.
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Ashley talks about her first year studying architecture at university.
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