Name
Amy
Scenario
Female, 21 years old from the US
• 2nd year
• Halls
QUICK GUIDE:
• Very idealistic
• Strong social engagement
• Studies are secondary
Her parents were initially her main influencers, but now she's more independent, she listens to her peers more.
Parents are pressuring her to get excellent grades so she can get a good job
My initial choice of study brought me to Victoria, moving to a new country was quite a challenge; it took me a while to feel settled. Since I’ve been at university my ‘values’ and my point of view have changed. I am involved in a lot of campus activities which have increased my social and cultural awareness.
My motivation to continue is to experience student life while I’m in New Zealand. I have lots of friends here and we hang out regularly. My biggest worry is having to return to my country and readjust to the culture.
I’ve found I’m more confident now to speak my mind but I expect the services I need to be accessible to me and well promoted.
Technology and internet
Communications preferences: Facebook, Blackboard, Email, VUW website and posters.
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
Confident online
Technology: Smartphone, Laptop, iPad – accesses Vic WIFI, looks at VUWSA FB, Blackboard, Emails, Overheard@Vic, Vic Trade/Exchange, VUW Website, own Facebook page
Tertiary education and career goals
To get a degree but unsure of academic direction
• To experience as much as she can while at Victoria
• To find out her direction in life, and who she really is
• To grow her social networks as much as possible
Information needs from Victoria