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Feras Bashawri Saudi Arabia English for Academic Purposes (EAP) University of Canterbury English Language Centre

Feras was contemplating studying in the United States when a friend of his suggested he study at the University of Canterbury. Finding it to his liking, Feras has also recommended the University to�numerous friends.�This year Feras' younger brother st...

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Arpan Mandal India Master of Engineering The University of Canterbury

Arpan, was awarded a University of Canterbury Masters scholarship worth $30,000, sponsored by ICT Innovation Institute (UCi3) to complete his Masters project on an aspect of 4G (fourth-generation) mobile communications technology. Arpan will use the funds...

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Joseph Chapman Great Britain Bachelor of Forestry Science The University of Canterbury

Joseph made his decision to study forestry at Canterbury after hearing of the university's excellent academic reputation. Joseph has found Canterbury's reputation to be well founded. “My lecturers are great,” he says, "and I have really e...

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Pui-Yi Chan Hong Kong Bachelor of Commerce The University of Canterbury

Pui-Yi has really enjoyed her time at UC. After finishing high school Pui-Yi completed the Foundation Studies programme which she describes as both challenging and rewarding. “My writing skills and English speaking improved a lot. I am really proud ...

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Judith Schulz Germany Master of Fire Engineering The University of Canterbury

A trip to New Zealand as a tourist in 1997 opened Judith’s mind to the attractions of studying here, so she soon returned to further her tertiary education.

Now Judith has recently completed her Master of Engineering in Fire Engineeri...

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Katrin Schmahl Germany Study Abroad Programme The University of Canterbury

Katrin paid a short visit to New Zealand after she finished high school. She was so impressed with Christchurch and the South Island that she decided to return for a longer period at a later stage. The opportunity to ret...

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Paul Moth United States of America Master of Science The University of Canterbury

Paul has been interested in Geography since High School and felt New Zealand would be a great place to continue his studies in environmental science. As he enjoys outdoor activities, he chose Canterbury for its location – convenient to the mountains...

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Shane Ehrsam United States of America Study Abroad Programme The University of Canterbury

Shane has always wanted to travel and see the world outside the US. “I chose New Zealand because everything I had seen and heard showed that it is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and I also wanted to go t...

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Shamsa Al-Touqi Oman Bachelor of Engineering The University of Canterbury

When Shamsa was granted a scholarship from the Ministry of Higher Education in Oman to study Chemical and Process Engineering, she chose to study at the University of Canterbury because of its strong Engineering Department. Shamsa commenced her education...

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