Georgia Wu

"What Design Has Taught Me in New Zealand"

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Career Journey

Fine Arts → Master of Design → Product Design → Community Leadership

Role

Product Designer

Level

Junior

Field

UX/UI

Comapny / University

Auckland University

Summary

My journey started in Fine Arts, but it gradually led me into product design and the world of startups. Along the way, I learned that creativity isn't just about making things look good, it's about improving people's everyday experiences.

Bio / Story

Hi, I’m Georgia. I’ve been living in New Zealand for over ten years, and my journey here has taken a few turns along the way.

I started out studying Fine Arts because I’ve always loved photography, creativity, and visual storytelling. Over time, I became curious about how creativity could be used to solve real problems, which eventually led me into UI/UX design and the tech world. Today, I work as a UI/UX designer while continuing my studies in Design and UI/UX Business Analysis.

My path definitely hasn’t been perfectly planned, and I think that’s actually a good thing. A lot of what I know now came from trying things, meeting people, working on real projects, making mistakes, and slowly figuring out what kind of work feels meaningful to me.

As a Uni Advisor, I’m not here to tell you there’s one “right” way to do university or build a career. I’d rather share what I’ve learned from my own experience, what I wish I had known earlier, and hopefully help you feel a little less lost while figuring out your own path.

University Student - What I can help with

My University Journey

Tell me about your university experience.
What did you study, and why did you choose it?
Why did you choose this university?
What was your university experience really like?
What was the biggest turning point during university?
What helped you grow the most as a student?
Looking back, would you make the same choices again?
What do you wish you had done differently?

Starting University

What was your first year of university like?
What do you wish you had known in your first year?
What mistakes did you make as a first-year student?
How important was GPA in your experience?
How did you adjust to university life?
Did you join any clubs or student societies?
How did you choose your courses?
If you could start university again, what would you do differently?

Study & Learning

What was your study routine like?
What helped you improve your grades?
Which study methods worked best for you?
How did you stay motivated when studying?
Which courses helped you the most?
How did you handle group projects?
How did you prepare for exams?
How did you build relationships with professors?

Internship & Experience

How did you find your first internship?
When did you start looking for internships?
What was your internship experience like?
What helped you get your first internship?
How did you prepare your résumé?
How did you prepare for interviews?
How important was project experience for you?
Did volunteering help your career?
How did networking help you?
What do you wish you had started doing earlier?

Career Preparation

When did you start preparing for life after graduation?
How did you decide what to do after university?
How did you choose between postgraduate study and work?
What helped you prepare for your first full-time job?
What skills helped you most when looking for work?
What did employers seem to value most?
What was your biggest challenge after graduation?
What do you wish you had known before graduating?

Campus Life

What did you enjoy most about your university?
Would you recommend your university and major to international students?
Which university resources did you find most useful?
Were there any clubs or societies you really enjoyed?
Did you have a mentor, and how did you find them?
How did you make friends at university?
Were there any university resources you discovered too late?
What did you like most about campus life?
How much did you spend each month as a student?
Did you work part-time while studying?
Did you live in student accommodation or rent privately?
What was your overall student life like?

Reflection

If you could go back to university, what would you do differently?
What decision had the biggest impact on your university experience?
Which course turned out to be the most valuable?
What skill do you wish you had developed earlier?
What do you wish you had known in your first year?
What advice would you give your younger self?
What helped you grow the most during university?
Looking back, what was the most valuable thing you gained from university?

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