Name
Tim
Based on:
SAS persona: Tim
Gen Y tribe: Solitary saver
Scenario
- Male
- 18 years old
- 1st year, studying Bachelor of Science, with a major in computer science.
- From Hastings
- Halls
- Shy, not very independent
- Likes playing computer games in his spare time. Not a party animal
- Self-development aspect of university life important to him
- Influencers are his family and friends.
"Coming to university was a big deal for me and my family as I’m the first in my family to attend university.
"Being involved in orientation events has helped introduce me to other students from my course. I value the relationships I have made.
"I’m still finding my feet with my studies and work really hard in my courses/papers. I know my shortcomings so I seek help from a support staff member that I feel I can trust.
"I worry about not passing or progressing further."
Tim hopes he'll be able to get a job in Wellington after he finishes his studies.
Challenges:
- Found it a bit daunting finding his way around campus in the first trimester
- Is intimidated by lecturers so seeks help from his peer group instead
- Stressed about not achieving as well as he thinks he should.
Technology and internet
Communications preferences:
- Enjoys finding out about things through word of mouth or at lectures.
- Emails are fine too.
- Checks the school site, MyVic and Blackboard.
- Signed up to a course FB page but only reads the discussions - he's too shy to post anything.
Social media: Occasionally checks his personal Facebook page, but is a bit sick of Facebook - and worries about Facebook privacy.
Favourite sites: Downloads most of his music and also uses Spotify. Downloads movies.
Technology:Laptop, smartphone.
Tertiary education and career goals
Aims to do the best he can with his study and his degree. At this stage, not considering postgrad study.
Information needs from Victoria
New student - getting into the swing of timetables, study, assignments. Getting around the campus. Orientation, social events.
Making friends - joining groups and developing new interests.