Students share in some prison life
It’s all go for journalism students at the moment as they study law and court, part of which included a visit to Christchurch Men’s Prison.
Students experienced an extensive guided tour during which prison officers gave a detailed account of inmates’ antics. The officers were coy however on the exact whereabouts of Clayton Weatherston, other than to say he was ``secure’’.
The legal studies come on the back of a fortnight’s work experience for students, during which they had almost 200 stories published in newspapers from Hamilton to Southland (some pictured here). So keen were some students that after their fortnight they gave up their holidays and continued to work at papers.
In the last week one student, Alex Fensome, has secured a job with the Oamaru Mail. He will be busy in the next few months as he balances his study while also working some days.
Everyone loves a challenge?
We sent the students out to try something they have never done before.
The results were a selection of great stories from zumba to roller skating and even a little curling.
These personal stories of what it's like to leap out of the comfort zone will make even the most grey of days a little more amusing.
Are all accountants boring? Is Waimate's water really that bad? Are students lazy? Here the students challenge the stereotypes.
Considering a career in journalism or photography?
Aoraki Polytechnic, situated in Timaru, New Zealand, offers a range of journalism training and journalism courses and photography training options.
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