Celebrating 125 years
Memories
We’re celebrating 125 years of the University by sharing our favourite recollections of people, places, and moments.
Browse the collection or go to a specific decade.
We’re celebrating 125 years of the University by sharing our favourite recollections of people, places, and moments.
Browse the collection or go to a specific decade.
Inspired to teach EnglishCaroline (Shuhui) DuI would like to say that I have met lots of intelligent and nice people including teachers and schoolmates here. I completed a Graduate Diploma and MA in TESOL here. During these courses, I learned a lot from my teachers and classmates. Their thoughts keep inspiring me on my English teaching career.
Most importantly, I would like to thank our course coordinator, Jonathan Newton, who is in charge of the MA programme in TESOL and Applied Linguistics. He is an excellent teacher and intelligent linguistic expert. I not only learned professional knowledge and teaching skills from his class, but also the way he organises and engages students with learning activities.  |
Meeting friends from every corner of the worldFrenky SimanjuntakI would like to share my great time studying at Victoria, my fondness of living in Wellington with its beautiful landscape and people, meeting with friends from every corner of the world.
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Best time of my lifeThavry VornI was in ELTO intake 47 in the theme of Good Governance. During my time at VUW it was amazing and memorable. I love the construction of the building and histories of them. Lecturers are kind and helpful. Additionally, intercultural communication was not a barrier for those of us from ASEAN countries because the university and government of NZ made good arrangements. The picture of the library there is still stored in my head with the variety of books, documents and other materials. It was the best time ever in my life. I hope I can go back one day. Happy 125 years. 
This picture is from when we had lunch outdoors due to it being a lovely sunny day. |
Classmates from around the worldSon Thai (Thai Ngoc Son)I enjoyed studying with my global mates.
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Falling in love with Aotearoa New ZealandNurain Farhana SairinBeing an RA in Stafford Halls. One of my best memories, as it was uncommon for a Malaysian like me to acquire such position as it would force me out of my comfort zone. I learned so much, of the culture, of the people, and I fell immensely in love with Aotearoa. Will be back one day! |
First university student in my familyAnonymousI have so many fond memories of my study at VUW. As a mature student and first in family, I thoroughly enjoyed my time studying at Vic. Many of my sociology and criminology lectures were essential for developing my critical thinking, and for giving me the tools to carry on—I was a single parent at the time. I loved the Hunter building and thoroughly enjoyed graduation! Thank you Te Herenga Waka! |
This picture is of NZ ASEAN Scholarship students taken during the inception week in 2013.
This photo shows me, my lecturer, and my classmates.Inspired to teach EnglishCaroline (Shuhui) DuI would like to say that I have met lots of intelligent and nice people including teachers and schoolmates here. I completed a Graduate Diploma and MA in TESOL here. During these courses, I learned a lot from my teachers and classmates. Their thoughts keep inspiring me on my English teaching career.
Most importantly, I would like to thank our course coordinator, Jonathan Newton, who is in charge of the MA programme in TESOL and Applied Linguistics. He is an excellent teacher and intelligent linguistic expert. I not only learned professional knowledge and teaching skills from his class, but also the way he organises and engages students with learning activities. | Meeting friends from every corner of the worldFrenky SimanjuntakI would like to share my great time studying at Victoria, my fondness of living in Wellington with its beautiful landscape and people, meeting with friends from every corner of the world.
| Best time of my lifeThavry VornI was in ELTO intake 47 in the theme of Good Governance. During my time at VUW it was amazing and memorable. I love the construction of the building and histories of them. Lecturers are kind and helpful. Additionally, intercultural communication was not a barrier for those of us from ASEAN countries because the university and government of NZ made good arrangements. The picture of the library there is still stored in my head with the variety of books, documents and other materials. It was the best time ever in my life. I hope I can go back one day. Happy 125 years.
This picture is from when we had lunch outdoors due to it being a lovely sunny day. |
Classmates from around the worldSon Thai (Thai Ngoc Son)I enjoyed studying with my global mates.
| Falling in love with Aotearoa New ZealandNurain Farhana SairinBeing an RA in Stafford Halls. One of my best memories, as it was uncommon for a Malaysian like me to acquire such position as it would force me out of my comfort zone. I learned so much, of the culture, of the people, and I fell immensely in love with Aotearoa. Will be back one day! | First university student in my familyAnonymousI have so many fond memories of my study at VUW. As a mature student and first in family, I thoroughly enjoyed my time studying at Vic. Many of my sociology and criminology lectures were essential for developing my critical thinking, and for giving me the tools to carry on—I was a single parent at the time. I loved the Hunter building and thoroughly enjoyed graduation! Thank you Te Herenga Waka! |