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Koravee Suppanaruek Thailand English for Academic Purposes (EAP) University of Canterbury English Language Centre

Koravee fell in love with New Zealand�when he studied at a high school in Dunedin for�two and a half months six years ago. "I was attracted to the lifestyle here. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed- people even say "hello" to you when you walk down th...

Hussain Alsakhin Saudi Arabia Certificate in Foundation Studies University of Canterbury Foundation Studies

Hussain was fortunate to have received a scholarship from the Saudi Arabian government to assist him with his studies. While Hussain had the option of studying in Canada and Australia, he chose to study in New Zealand ev...

Isla Duporge Great Britain Certificate in Foundation Studies University of Canterbury Foundation Studies

Before joining the Arts stream of UC’s Foundation Studies programme, Isla travelled to Holland, Spain, Botswana and the US. It was her love of travel that made her decide to study in New Zealand. “I wanted to...

An Nguyen Vietnam Foundation Studies University of Canterbury Foundation Studies

An is now in her second year of a Bachelor of Commerce degree at UC and will graduate next year with endorsements in Marketing and Strategic Management. An decided to study overseas as she wanted to try something new. A ...

Nishanti Selvaraj Malaysia Certificate in Foundation Studies University of Canterbury Foundation Studies

Nisha has a big decision to make - whether to follow her passion for Law or Medicine. She know she wants to undertake a degree in one of these subjects but isn’t sure which one just yet. “I am interested in b...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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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