Otago Polytechnic Students' Association
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OPSA
OPSA is an independent organisation, founded in the mid 1960s, that all Otago Polytechnic students become members of when they enrol. OPSA is about providing for its members - OPSA is run by students for students. OPSA is goverened by an elected body of students.Facilities & Services
OPSA provides access to many facilities & services like the student ID card, [Clubs & Societies centre], a second-hand book shop, [Sports Centre], gYRo a free student newspaper, free pool tables, free campus telephones, the Student Discount Directory, social events, [Job Search], etc.Student Support
It also provides support services like advocacy, campaigns, representation, financial assistance and advice.Education Campaign
Tertiary education was free in New Zealand until 1989 when user-pays was introduced - New Zealand is now one of the [most expensive places] to study. OPSA strongly believes in everyone's right to tertiary education, and that user-pays education creates a significant barrier to this right. OPSA is committed to fighting user-pays edcuation.External links
- [OPSA's official site] has comprehensive info about OPSA including a social events calendar, student services, news, and media releases, etc.
- [Otago Polytechnic site]
- [UNIPOL Sports Centre]
- [Clubs & Societies centre]
- [Student Job Search]
- [NZUSA] is the national student body OPSA is a member of.
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