Student Support Services - NUS

🌱 OFF TO WORK ATTACHMENT! 🌱

Today, 5 October 2026, our Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture students left campus to begin their 5-week Work Attachment with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF). 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

Wishing our students a successful and rewarding experience! 🌱💪🇼🇸

Malo le taumafai!

🎯 WEEK 12 — INTERVIEW HOT SEAT

Would you be ready if an employer interviewed you TODAY? 👀

For the past two weeks, we’ve had very few students taking on the challenge.

So here’s some food for thought:

💭 If you’re not practising now, how confident will you be when the real interview comes?

This week, put yourself in the Interview Hot Seat! 🔥

🎤 YOUR CHALLENGE:

Choose ONE interview question and answer it using the STAR method:

⭐ S — Situation
⭐ T — Task
⭐ A — Action
⭐ R — Result

It doesn’t have to be perfect.
Just give it a go! Your next interview is the real test.

📲 SCAN THE QR CODE → TAKE THE CHALLENGE

🏆 Your opportunity starts with one answer.

🌱 GETTING READY FOR THE WORKPLACE!

Student Support Services recently held a Work Attachment Orientation for our Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture students as they prepare for their upcoming 5-week Work Attachment with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF). 👩‍🌾🌿

The orientation focused on important workplace skills, including professional conduct, communication, punctuality, teamwork, workplace safety, taking initiative, and being ready to learn.

Students were encouraged to make the most of this opportunity by connecting their classroom knowledge with real workplace experience. 💼🌱

📅 Work Attachment: 5 October – 6 November 2026
🏢 Host: Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF)

Wishing all our students a successful, safe and rewarding Work Attachment experience! 🌱👏

Be ready. Be respectful. Be reliable. Be willing to learn. Be professional.

📍 NUS INFO DAY – SAVAII

Last Friday, Student Support Services (SSS) was pleased to be part of the NUS Info Day in Savai‘i, connecting with students and schools and sharing information about the support available to help students succeed at NUS. 🎓🌺

Representing Student Services were our Student Counsellor and Employability Development Officer, who spoke with students about the range of services available throughout their NUS journey.

From counselling and wellbeing support to employability, career preparation and workplace readiness, Student Services is here to support students from their studies through to their future careers.

A big fa‘afetai tele lava to all the students, teachers and schools who visited our booth and engaged with us. 🙌

It was wonderful meeting students in Savai‘i and sharing how NUS Student Services can support them along their journey. 💙

🎤 WEEK 11 — 60 SECONDS: SELL YOURSELF

No entries last week — but the challenge is still ON! 🔥

This week, imagine an employer asks you:

💬 “Tell me about yourself.”

Can you answer confidently in 60 seconds?

🎯 YOUR CHALLENGE:

Create your 60-second introduction and tell us:

👤 Who are you?
🎓 What are you studying?
💪 What can you offer?
🎯 What opportunity are you looking for?

Don’t overthink it — just be yourself, be clear, and sell your strengths!

📲 SCAN THE QR CODE → TAKE THE CHALLENGE

🏆 Your chance to be featured in this week’s prize draw!

60 seconds. 4 questions. One opportunity to show your edge.

💜📚 THANK YOU, OLOAMANU STUDENTS! 📚💜
A big fa’afetai tele lava to all our wonderful Oloamanu students who took the time to turn up and participate in our Numeracy & Literacy visit! 🙌✨
Your participation, positive attitude, and willingness to learn made the visit a great success. 🌟
Remember, Numeracy and Literacy are here to support you; whether you need help with assignments, understanding a topic, improving your skills, or simply want extra support. 📖➕📝
Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep believing in yourselves! 💪🎓
Fa’afetai tele lava, Oloamanu! ❤️
From your Student Support Services – Numeracy & Literacy Team 💜💛

⚓ THANK YOU TO OUR MARITIME STUDENTS!

Student Support Services (SSS) had the privilege of delivering a session on Workplace Readiness and Professional Conduct to our Maritime and Seafarers students today.

A special thank you to all the students for your participation, engagement, and willingness to learn as you prepare for your future careers on local and overseas vessels. 🌊

Today's session focused on the importance of:
⚓ Workplace Readiness
💬 Professional Communication
🤝 Professional Conduct
🛟 Safety and Personal Responsibility

We hope the knowledge and skills shared today will support you as you transition into the maritime workplace and take on new opportunities ahead.

Fa'afetai tele for your time, participation, and thoughtful contributions. We wish you all the very best in your studies and future maritime careers! 🌏

📸 Sharing a few highlights from today's session.

📚✨ OLOAMANU STUDENTS — COME AND SEE US! ✨📚

Are you an Oloamanu student looking to progress your studies and improve your grades? 🎓💪

📍 Venue: G-Block
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Our Literacy and Numeracy Officers will be there to support you with:

🔢 Mathematics – Get help understanding concepts, solving problems and improving your confidence.
📖 English & Literacy – Get support with reading, writing, comprehension and your assignments.
💻 Computing – Get assistance with your computing subjects and study work.

🌟 Don't miss this opportunity! Come down to G-Block and talk to us about how we can help you progress your studies, improve your grades and work towards success this year.

👉 Oloamanu students we have contacted by email ; please come and see us! Let’s work together to sort out your support sessions and help you stay on track with your studies.

Your success matters! 💙📚