University of Otago students Rachel Trainor (left) and
Pania Simmonds (both 21) look through used clothing at a
reorientation market day yesterday. Photo by Jane Dawber.
Chilly weather may have thinned the crowds, but many
participants at a University of Otago student reorientation
market found plenty to enjoy yesterday.
Hundreds of used clothing items, including a mass of warm
hats and scarves, as well as jackets, were on sale - some at
bargain prices, including items for $1, or even less for bulk
buying by the bag.
Music honours students Rachel Trainor and Pania Simmonds both
enjoyed the market day, which was part of Otago University
Students' Association reorientation social activities.
Ms Trainor said the event, near the University Union
building, provided a "really good opportunity" for students
to dispose of any "extra stuff".
It was also "a great way of meeting people", she said.
An OUSA event co-ordinator, Dan Hendra, said there were some
"fantastic" bargains.
Four bands entertained market shoppers, and, later, an
International Food Festival and roller derby exhibition were
held.
• Reorientation activities are linked to the start of the
university's second academic semester which began on Monday.
- john.gibb@odt.co.nz
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