It is going to be hard for you, as universities across New Zealand have to turn away scores of students, as government cuts to tertiary education see less money for more students. This might sound like something you don’t have to worry about, as you’re already here. It does affect you, however, as failing a single paper could well see you out of university for good. In the past you could simply write a letter, explaining away your lack of academic diligence. Now that may not be enough. 3