Dear Ethel | Issue 4

Posted 1:15pm Sunday 20th March 2016 by Student Support

Dear Ethel, I don’t really own that much stuff so do you think I should bother getting insurance? One of my flatmates was talking about it and I don’t know whether I need to or not. Is it worth it? - Uncovered   Hell yeah! You might not want to part with your little Read more...

Dear Ethel | Issue 3

Posted 2:22pm Sunday 13th March 2016 by Student Support

Dear Ethel, I just moved to Dunedin to begin my first year of study. I grew up in a small rural town and I didn’t meet another LGBT person. I have been questioning for a while now and have been excited about the possibility of coming to Dunedin and finally being able to meet other Read more...

Dear Ethel | Issue 2

Posted 2:49pm Sunday 6th March 2016 by Student Support

Dear Ethel, Every time we walk up Castle Street to go to New World, we get harassed. We’ve started to detour and walk via Cumberland Street but I really don’t see why we have to do that. My friend was driving down Castle Street last week and had a bottle thrown at her car. We’re Read more...

Dear Ethel | Issue 1

Posted 1:55pm Sunday 28th February 2016 by Student Support

Dear Ethel, How can we get last year’s bond back? Our landlord from last year won’t answer any of our texts. So broke for Ori. Can’t wait for course related costs… -Cut My Bonds Dear Cut My Bonds, It sounds like you’re all still together this year, which makes Read more...

Dear Ethel | Issue 26

Posted 3:46pm Sunday 4th October 2015 by Student Support

Dear Ethel, What’s the story if I can’t sit an exam? My dad recently had an accident and is in intensive care. It looks like I may have to go home to be with him if things get any worse. I’m worried that I’m going to miss my exams. If I have to go home and miss exams, what Read more...

Dear Ethel | Issue 25

Posted 1:58pm Sunday 27th September 2015 by Student Support

Dear Ethel, Shit! It’s only two weeks until exams. I’m streeesssssed out. I really don’t know if I’m going to make it. I feel like dropping out.  What can I do? Y ou’re not alone … exams are really stressful — for some students more Read more...

Dear Ethel | Issue 24

Posted 2:23pm Sunday 20th September 2015 by Student Support

Dear Ethel, I’m really worried about my friend. This guy, who’s kind of in our close friend group, sexually assaulted her at a party. I don’t think it’s the first time he’s done this either. The tricky thing is that we’re all at the same college and it’s Read more...

Dear Ethel | Issue 23

Posted 2:06pm Sunday 13th September 2015 by Student Support

Dear Ethel, We’re really worried about one of our flatmates. His drinking is out of control. We all like a bit of a good time, but we can’t remember the last time he wasn’t drunk. He drinks every night and is often passed out on the sofa in the morning. He’s not himself Read more...

Dear Ethel | Issue 22

Posted 3:20pm Sunday 6th September 2015 by Student Support

Dear Ethel, A couple of months ago, I got a job as a kitchen hand and was told that I would be rostered between 10 and 12 hours per week. The first two weeks were OK, but then someone left and I got rostered on for 20 hours. When I said I couldn’t do those hours, my boss said I had signed a Read more...

Dear Ethel | Issue 21

Posted 2:25pm Sunday 30th August 2015 by Student Support

Dear Ethel, Help! I had to go to my nana’s funeral up north and I now have absolutely no money left. I’ve already had to borrow money off mum to pay my rent this week, and she doesn’t have much money so I can’t ask for any more. I don’t even have any money for food Read more...