Why Next Chats?
Next Chats offers unfiltered, current and tailored advice to aspiring tertiary students in New Zealand.
Next Chats is independent from universities. Our advice isn't marketing, it's the truth.
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Our advisors are carefully selected from hundreds of applicants, so you can feel confident getting advice from someone who genuinely knows what it's like.
62%
of Year 13s say they don't have anyone honest to ask about university
2026 University Advice Survey
Skip the mistakes we made and hit the ground running.
Get advice that actually applies to your degree, your uni, your situation.
Why our advisors want to help
“It felt like everyone else had a colour-coded five-year plan, while I was just trying to decide what I wanted for lunch. There are no silly questions.”
Logan D
Laws and Performing Arts
Otago
“I genuinely wish Next Chats existed when I was in Year 13. Having someone who'd just been through it would've made everything less intimidating.”
Maiya Kumar
Dental Surgery
Otago
“Moving away from home taught me it's completely normal not to have everything figured out. I'd love to help you feel more confident about what's next.”
Ishaan Silva
Laws and Commerce
Otago
“I never got amazing grades at school, and I still wonder sometimes if I'm capable enough. If that sounds familiar, I'd love to help.”
George Guy
Civil Engineering
Canterbury
“I was the first person in my family to go to university, and it felt really scary. I hope I can make that process feel less daunting for you.”
Emily Marshall
MBChB
Otago
“I'm here to strip away the intimidating vibe of university and help you unlock whatever your version of success looks like.”
Taylin Timu
Neuroscience and Māori Health
Otago
“Uni felt overwhelming and I ended up switching degrees after my first semester. It's completely okay not to have it figured out from the start.”
Lilly Lang
Biology and Psychology
Canterbury
“High school is already enough of a headache without stressing about uni too. No question is too small, we'll figure it out together.”
Pavanya Hapuarachchi
Neuroscience
Otago
“I started in Health Sciences, realised it wasn't right, and changed direction. It's completely okay not to have it figured out straight away.”
Charlotte Brown
Commerce
Otago
“I hope to be someone you can have an honest, relaxed conversation with, because uni really isn't as scary as it seems.”
Saoirse Russell
Laws
Canterbury
What students have said about their calls
“I feel like I've got a head start now, he gave me advice on things I hadn't even thought about, and it made me feel so much more prepared.”
Year 13 student
“The call gave me a lot of what I was hoping for. Sameer was really honest, which I really appreciated.”
Year 13 student
“It was so nice getting to talk to someone who's already where I want to be in a few years. I felt like I could ask anything without feeling silly.”
Year 13 student
“I got multiple questions answered that I was quite concerned about. It was nice that she put everything in a document for me to keep. The experience was pretty good.”
Year 13 student
“The call was great, I got everything I needed out of it. It was a very good opportunity and I really enjoyed it.”
Year 13 student