"I was afraid of seeming ridiculous among the students who looked so confident"
Tatyana Bazhenova
Student Stories Profiles
Tatyana Bazhenova
Name: Tatyana Bazhenova
Born: Russia
Age: 30
Locations: Christchurch - Canterbury
Discipline: English Language
I began studying English in
I chose NZ because this country is famous for its environment, the moderate climate and friendly people.
When I first came to the college, I was afraid of seeming ridiculous among the students who looked so confident. But all my fears disappeared on entering the class. Both the teachers and the students were tolerant of my accent and poor vocabulary. A month later I was able to visit a doctor or bank manager alone.
After a Level Check and confirmation from staff I changed my course and joined an intensive preparation for IELTS class. I hope to achieve my goal very soon and pass for entry into one of the NZ Universities.
The IELTS programme is one of the best in
I’m really enjoying studying at this college. Due to the small class size which allows the teachers to pay attention to each student. Moreover, the staff is supportive in any situation.
I have also hadn’t a time to be homesick, because I have found a lot of new friends from other countries, like
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Christchurch - Canterbury
Christchurch is the main centre of the Canterbury region, an elegant old city close to the Southern Alps.