 Hi, I'm Charlie, and I'm a recent graduate of Auckland Law School. I'm now working full-time in litigation, but my journey here wasn't always the smoothest. There were semesters I struggled, even ones where I failed papers. And what was really key for me was to identify the trigger points to which I felt overwhelmed. For you, it might be different. It could be deadlines, or it could be others discussing upcoming exams. What's important is to know what sets you off. The most important thing is to open up. Talking to friends is great, but sometimes you can feel like a burden in doing so, and I certainly felt that way. Talking to student advisors, on the other hand, made a lot easier for me. They were passionate and really helped me feel like the world is a lot lighter around me. So don't go out there alone. There are a lot of resources out there. And just think, if you had the opportunity to help someone, you'd jump at it. So let someone else jump to help you. Outside the faculty, there's plenty else to help you. There are the counsellors up in the main campus. There are student advocates at AUSA. But even if you don't use any of these resources, make sure you do hit up your networks. Or just find whatever chose you out. For me, who was going for a run, it's whatever helps.