Name
Amy
Scenario
- Female
- 20 years old
- From the US
- 2nd year
- Living in Halls
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Amy's parents were initially her main influencers, but now she's more independent, she listens to her peers more.
Technology and internet
- Confident online.
- Communications preferences: Facebook, Blackboard, Email, VUW website and posters.
- Technology: Smartphone, Laptop, iPad – accesses Vic WIFI, looks at VUWSA FB, Blackboard, Emails, Overheard@Vic, Vic Trade/Exchange, VUW website, own Facebook page.
- Has used the Victoria website to look for social and event info, service updates (support services, ITS), a specific support service and faculty information. However, she prefers social media, Blackboard and electronic noticeboards to using the website.
- Social media: Facebook – Signed up to all the Vic FB pages she can, uses them a lot for assignment/test/course info, also for social events and general what’s going on info.
Tertiary education and career goals
To get a degree, but is unsure of her academic direction.
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Is passing, but not a top student. Parents are pressuring her to get excellent grades so she can get a good job
Information needs from Victoria