University of Otago

otagouni @ 2008-05-04T21:20:00

2008-05-04T09:29:31Z

I am studying Maori language with Te Wananga o Aotearoa and would like to find people to practise speaking Maori coversationally with in Dunedin, in order to improve my pronunciation and fluency.

Please comment if you can help. (:

Dunedin Anime Manga Society

2008-04-24T00:24:41Z

To all those Anime lovers and Manga adoration-ers.... There is a new club in town. PSST. Wanna Join? We have ~~CRACK~~ erm i mean Anime... and Manga.. and ... Amvs...

We have a website:
www.pocky-chan.info

And a messageboard:
http://z9.invisionfree.com/dams/index.php?act=idx

Join Now.

otagouni @ 2008-01-16T22:40:00

2008-01-16T09:44:23Z

New Zealand poet Hone Tuwhare died aged 86 today.

otagouni @ 2008-01-11T12:04:00

2008-01-10T23:10:08Z

Sir Edmund Hilary died this morning, aged 88.

otagouni @ 2007-12-12T22:11:00

2007-12-12T09:13:38Z

http://www.r1.co.nz/bdolisten.php

You guys should probably click that link and vote for The Tweeks. Three-quarters of the band members graduated from Otago Uni with contemporary music degrees not so long ago (the fourth did film) and now they're up to play at Big Day Out. If you liked them please vote! If you've never heard of them... well, please vote! Or listen to a song or two here before deciding.

Thank you!

otagouni @ 2007-10-28T13:31:00

2007-10-28T00:33:21Z

Hi everyone. Name's Stephanie, I'm an American expatriate living in Wellington, but my boyfriend and I are soon moving down to Dunedin as I've been accepted at Otago and I'm going to finish my BA there while he works on his Masters.

I don't know anyone around there, but would love to talk to some people who are familiar with the university and the area, and it'd be great to have met someone before going there. Let's be friends? :)

otagouni @ 2007-09-25T14:11:00

2007-09-25T04:12:08Z

Hi guys, I know I've hassled you about ID's and everything before, but now I've just got a question to foreigners that go clubbing in NZ:

I've read on the NZ government site that they only accept NZ id's and international passports but how strongly is that rule enforced? Do they let you use your foreign ID's? And if so, what particular places are more lenient than others?

Thank you for all your help,

Tegan

ps. this has been cross posted everywhere, i'm sorry.

I'm back from outer space

2007-09-17T08:44:28Z

Greetings fellow Dunedinites!
I've just got back from doing field work overseas for my PhD and am looking around for some kindred spirits. Drop me a line and say hi : )

How come polytech doesn't have one of these hmm?

2007-05-17T23:33:15Z

hey ^_^ i moved to new zealand about 6 months ago and i am writing journal entries of my life, as you do on livejournal! :P
i go to polytech, is anyone else, even uni-wise, getting absolutely slammed with assignments?

Let's be friends :)
add me and talk, and i will do vice versa! ^_^

My name is Leigh. ^_^

Is there life in the old girl yet?

2007-04-25T13:20:54Z

Is this actually a journal any one wants to keep alive? Yes? If so, how about giving it a wee kick in the pants. Advertise it: Critic would be a good start there... perhaps spread the good word via friends? It really does seem to be something that could be useful to Otago Uni people.

Apathy is a disease... communicable, too.

otagouni @ 2006-08-20T23:18:00

2006-08-20T11:20:53Z

In case anyone cares, go here to vote in the OUSA elections
(I have to care, I know 3 SOFA members, one being my cousin..)
Candidate info is on the OUSA site.

Hello again ...

2005-07-04T04:08:11Z

I would just like to mention the fact that I have created two additional New Zealand based communities, art_nz (named after the magazine) for the discussion of New Zealand art, artists, and exhibitions and art history, and nz_artists, for posting personal works of art by kiwis.

Taniwha

Greetings!

2005-07-01T08:31:38Z

Just a quick note to say that I have created a community for discussing the works of New Zealand authors, nz_literature, in case anyone is interested.

Taniwha

Hey

2005-04-26T02:26:22Z

Hey, just joined this group and throught I'd better introduce myself.
My name's Catherine and I'm a homesick Wellingtonian living away from home for the first time.
I'm studying anthropology (later archaology), classics, computer science and German.
And am discovering how cold Dunedin really is.

otagouni @ 2005-03-06T22:16:00

2005-03-06T09:22:10Z

Hey guys, I'm a former Otago Uni student. Now a nurse.

Calling all adventurous chicks!
I recently started learning Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) which is a martial art which has no punching or kicking, and is mainly based on close contact and getting your opponent to submit through various holds and pressure points. I do it for fun & fitness (ie - NOT competition stuff!) and self-defence, haha. BUT I'm the only girl! The only one under about 6ft too ;) so if you've ever thought about maybe learning something like this, I'd love another girl (or girls!) to train with! It suits just about everyone I think - doesn't matter about weight or size - you might have a problem though if you were, ahem, big chested - because there is a lot of lying on top of people using your weight to hold them down.

Get in touch w/ me if you're keen at kenzie.s [at] gmail.com

Cheers! K

its me again

2005-02-23T03:18:45Z

I've just been accepted to study at Otago for a year starting in July!

so now there'll be just one more crazy Canadian for you to deal with. I'm super stoked though and can't wait to get to NZ. Of course theres about 50-bajillion things to do before then.

Kia Ora!

2005-02-05T13:18:05Z

Calling all New Zealand women, (or women interested in NZ!). Come join the Kiwi Chicks Community! :)

Hello!

2005-01-26T03:38:05Z

Hey kids!
My name is Carolyn and I am in my second year at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC.
Anyway, I'm applying to go on exchange and my first choice is Otago. I'm very very stoked about it and can't wait to get here in July.
Just wanted to say hello to you all, as I am sure I will pester you with questions eventually about the uni.
:-) I'm excited

otagouni @ 2005-01-25T18:23:00

2005-01-25T05:27:24Z

Crossposted in other New Zealand communities]

Just a quick note to say that I have created two New Zealand based Live Journal communities: oilyrag_nz (based on a well known series of books by Frank Newman, Dr. Muriel Newman and Joy Marshall, entitled How to Live off the Smell of an Oily Rag, More Ways to Live off the Smell of an Oily Rag and Feasting off the Smell of an Oily Rag, for budget conscious kiwis) and nz_writers (a creative writing community for New Zealanders), in case anyone is interested.

I am also the maintainer of nz_poetry.

Taniwha

New Here

2004-09-26T00:21:28Z

I'm an internet addicted student and I joined recently...

GM Maize

2004-09-12T23:12:26Z

Hello! I'm doing a research project on a contemporary biological issuem I've decided to do Geneticaly Modified Maize and I've looked to LJ for some opinions. I hope this works. Anyone who has some opinions to share are welcome to, just answer this:

- Are you for or against Genetically Modified Maize?
- What is the reason for your opinion?
- Any other comments on the topic?

Thanks, Any opinions are welcome!!

(X-posted everywhere)

otagouni @ 2004-08-23T16:47:00

2004-08-23T04:48:02Z

The freezing rain is a killer for hill-dwellers.

Hi!

2004-08-20T12:10:42Z

Hello!

I'm new here! My name's Thalie, I live in Kaikoura. I'm from South Africa but I moved here with my family 5 years ago. I'm hoping to get into Otago Uni next year to study Health Sciences. Because I'm so sick of this place...to put it nicely :D. So yea, see you all next year! Can't wait!

<3 Thalie

otagouni @ 2004-08-09T21:48:00

2004-08-09T09:52:01Z

I'm joining, because I'm a net addicted student.
And these things can be interesting.

If you wanted to know more about me, you'd check out my userinfo. Or something.

Re: "To be is to be perceived"

2004-08-05T17:10:45Z

I was just checking in with Otago today. I meant to ask, what the school's mascot is. What are some hot spots off campus? What are some thoughts about the university from current students? Surrendering any info would be appreciated. I feel like Plato's man inside the cave right now. But if shadows are all I have, it at least beats the alternative of absolute darkness. Anyway, Today lately life has been nothing but a cluttered dash to a red-taped finish line. I have spent hours of my life sitting in lines and hoping for a sweet administrative end. Melodrama...I should probably leave that in TX. Take care Otago,
-seth