How to survive your exams

Studying is a big part of exam prep – here’s how to prepare to survive this stressful time!

Exams come with their own kind of stress. So are they challenging? Yes. Impossible? Not even close.

Whether you’re aiming for top marks or just trying not to make it through to the end of the year, we’ve got some tried-and-tested survival tips to help you through.

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The incredible opportunities of our Schools Team Experiences

Tourism Experiences introduce high schoolers to the incredible world of travel and tourism.

Back in 2024, ITC launched a new service for high schools – Experiences.

These Tourism Experiences offer high schools the ability to offer their year 12 and 13 students a chance to enjoy travel and tourism experiences from an industry-recognised provider. These courses invite students to study for a day per week for seven weeks during term time, where they will get hands-on training, with practical skills and knowledge, all from the tourism industry professionals at ITC.

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ITC Students WOW Trade Manager on Work Experience

ITC students Ladelle and Natasha at a recent trade event.

Tourism Events Queensland recently hosted a VIP Brand Launch, with networking opportunities, a spa activation, a seated dinner, and formal presentations. Trade Manager at Brand USA Elaine has brought in ITC students for work experience in the past, and once again put the call out to see if any students would like some incredible experience at an industry event.

Two students – Ladelle James and Natasha Hilton – both signed up immediately.

“Their duties included supporting the general event setup, helping prepare the welcome area, greeting and checking in guests, managing the coat check and name tag distribution, and assisting with guest movement into the networking space. Toward the end of the evening, they also helped distribute gift bags and ensured guests were reunited with their coats and belongings,” explained Elaine.

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Meet our newest team member and City Campus Tutor, Daria!

Our newest team member and City Campus Tutor, Daria, during a 2023 trip to Sicily.

ITC’s newest team member grew up around tourism and hospitality, so it’s no surprise that her career has been rich in travel and tourism experiences.

Not only has Daria built a career on her love of tourism, but she also made the decision early on to share those skills with others. That’s how she ended up as the newest member on our team, and that’s why we’re so excited to have her on board to help lead our students towards their own incredible careers!

We chatted with Daria to learn more about her background, and what she can offer for ITC students.

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Meet Arieal Sage: The ITC student currently working at Camp America!

Arieal onsite at Camp America!

Many of our ITC students dream of graduating and heading overseas for work experience – and fun. Arieal Sage has achieved just that, with a successful application to Camp America thanks to one of our international exchange programs.

We chatted to Arieal to ask about how the application process worked, how she got accepted, tips for current ITC students hoping to get into the program, and how it’s all going so far!  (more…)

Meet Manuri: A recent Study From Work graduate who took the HR micro-credential to support her management role

Manuri Mudalige recently completed the HR micro-credential with Study From Work.

Did you know that Study From Work offers NZQA-accredited micro-credentials? This micro-credentials are designed for those already in the workforce who are looking to upskill and improve their knowledge.

Manuri Mudalige recently completed the HR micro-credential, which offers 15 credits at Level 5. She was already working in a HR role, but wanted to further upskill and expand her knowledge.

We took the opportunity to ask Manuri a few questions about her experience!

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What are some of the travel and tourism jobs you could do with a qualification from ITC?

ITC graduate Lynelle is working in cabin crew – just one of the amazing jobs available in travel and tourism!

Travel and tourism is one of the biggest industries in New Zealand, and the world. And there are so many more roles you could take than most people even realise.

Part of our job at ITC isn’t just to give you an industry-recognised qualification, but also to show our students the huge variety of jobs out there. This is often how our students learn about the different possibilities – and how they discover exactly what it is they want to do with their careers.

Without further ado, here are 9 of the best travel and tourism jobs you could try!

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Meet Sonia Alves Barreto, the International Student studying Level 5 at ITC!

Sonia Alves Barreto visiting Hobbiton.

Sonia Alves Barreto is another of ITC’s incredible international students. These students aren’t just working towards an industry-recognised qualification, but doing it all in a second language after leaving their family and friends behind.

We admire their passion for the industry and dedication to education, and we do everything we can at ITC to support our international students, ensuring they feel welcome and have the tools they need to thrive.

Sonia is from Timor-Leste, and she hopes to one day return to her home country and use her skills to improve tourism there. Her story is an inspiring one, so read on to learn more!

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Meet an ITC international student from Timor-Leste!

Elzita da Cruz Sarmento is an incredible student from Timor-Leste currently studying with ITC!

Did you know that ITC is known for our reputation for welcoming international students?

As a signatory to the Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners, we are deeply committed to taking extra care of students who leave behind their families and homes to study with us.

One of those students has been the lovely Elzita da Cruz Sarmento, who has come to us from Timor-Leste. Elzita has truly been making the most of her time at ITC and in New Zealand, so we asked her about her amazing journey so far!

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Meet the international student who says ITC makes Monday mornings feel exciting!

Ladelle James is an international student from South Africa studying with ITC – and loving it!

ITC is a wonderful college for international students, not just because of the world class qualifications you can earn here, but the welcoming environment that will help make everyone feel at home – even when they’re far from it.

We currently have nine international students studying with us, including Ladelle James, from South Africa. Ladelle recently sent us this quote:

“Every single day at ITC thus far has felt like stepping into a mini adventure, full of learning, laughter and the kind of people who make even Monday mornings feel exciting! and this is coming from a guy who doesn’t like Mondays. Coming here as an international student wasn’t just a choice, it was a milestone in my life—and honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for all the in-flight snacks in the world.”

Of course, we wanted to interview him and learn more! Here’s what he had to share.

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