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Whakapiki Ake
Next Steps to Uni!

Whakapiki Ake hosts all their MAPAS applicants on one day for the MAPAS General Interviews Day. Next Steps provides the opportunity to further facilitate a Next Steps Session at the Halls of Residence later that night and the following morning. Accommodation for Next Steps is provided at a small cost to the whānau.

Students participating in Whakapiki Ake's Next Steps to Uni

Preparedness

During MAPAS General Interviews Day, we welcome Whakapiki Ake students and whānau with a two-night stay at a University Hall of Residence. This special arrangement creates valuable opportunities for whānau to connect and students to build relationships with their peers. We provide return transport between the hall and the MAPAS General Interviews venue to ensure a smooth experience.

Readiness

Following the MAPAS interviews:

  • We create dedicated time for whānau and students to reflect together on their day
  • You’ll have the opportunity to discuss your provisional recommendations
  • All meals are provided throughout your stay, allowing you to focus fully on this important step in your journey
Students listening in to Wills sitting down as part of the Next Steps to Uni proccess

Whakapiki Ake’s Next Steps to Uni! Testimonials

“Learning about the different pathways that they offer, thoroughly. Getting to know the halls and experiencing what it is like to live in a dorm. Next steps to Uni 2024 provided helpful assistance that made our experience much more useful and easy.” – Rangatahi

“Greater understanding about CERT so we can make a more informed decision about what is best for our rangatahi. Having the perspectives from the existing students and just being able to experience the halls made all the difference.” – Whānau Member

“Connection with whānau, tauira, reflection of journey thus far and building strong relationships to prepare them for 2024. Not having to drive home made it easier on all whānau, especially younger members.” – Whānau Member

“Good food, early exposure, build more connections, enough breaks to re-energise. Insight into uni life – living in halls was a great experience. Turning up to interviews with others as a group made it less stressful, and it was good to visit MAPAS house.” – Rangatahi