u/Enough_Fee1303

does being a prefect make any difference to uni or anything?

Hi guys so this post is pretty much about the title - I’m wondering if I can pick up a standard while actively enrolled in school. Basically next term I’m going to have a flood of internals happening and realistically im definitely going to burn out and ruin the quality of my work. I’m thinking of dropping a standard for economics because it’s less credits than the other internals I have. but I don’t want to rely on my externals to pass the subject then so I was wondering if I could sit it through te kura before all those internals start like early next term or term 4. The reasons for doing this now as opposed to at the end of the year is so it can go on my record before January when Unis check results. If this is even possible to come out before then. I know likely rhe answer is go talk to the person in charge of NCEA. But I just wanted to check if it’s allowed or I’m eligble since I know you have to have certain reasons to do it alongside school/ during the school year.

just wanting some guidance on this from anyone who can help.

Hi there!

I'm planning on attending either VIC, UOA, OR AUT next year and doing a conjoint degree, with one of my degrees being a BA.

I have a question about majors. I've seen that you can major in one subject or two, but still take papers from other subject areas. If that's the case, is there any reason not to just do a double major or not just do solely a singular one?

For example, if I major in Criminology, I might still end up taking several Sociology papers to fill my BA and other degrees requirements. If I'm already doing a number of Sociology papers, would it make more sense to formally major in Sociology as well, so I graduate with a double major rather than just Criminology?

Basically, does a double major usually require extra papers/work beyond what you'd already be taking, or is it sometimes just a matter of how you structure your degree? I'd prefer not to take on extra workload if I don't have to, but if a double major can be achieved with little or no additional work, it seems worth considering. Whats recommended?

Sorry if this is a bit confusing - I've spoken to multiple people and I'm still not entirely sure how it works. I know I'm planning quite far ahead, but applications are open now and I'd like to understand my options before committing, and I want them to be good as I don't wanna be short of anything.

Thanks to anyone who can help! : )