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Profiles tagged with ‘Auckland’
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Asumi Yamakawa Japan Unknown Henderson High School
“I am Asumi Yamakawa, an international student from Tokyo, Japan. I really love Henderson High School, and I’m looking forward to my final year of study at the school next year. I have gone out of my way to get involved in lots of different pa...
Ghanzafar Abbas Pakistan PhD (Science) Massey University
Ghanzafar Abbas has traveled considerably around the world, meeting people and making a significant contribution to the future of our world. Currently working in Iraq introducing agricultural machinery, organising training courses, and developing infrastr...
Pauline von Mirbach Germany Unknown Auckland Girls' Grammar School
"After my first day a AGGS I knew I would have the best time ever over here. I was welcomed so warmly and everybody was so nice to me that I found new friends very quickly. The teachers were also really great and helpful so that I had no problems to ...
Artyon Tsapko Russia Unknown Auckland Grammar School
Artyon Tsapko comes from the small town of Miass near the Ural Mountains in Russia.
Looking for an English language education in a safe environment, Artyon arrived this year with his mother to commence studies at the Auckland Grammar Schoo...
Evgenia Child Russia Bachelor of International Business AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Evgenia Child says her AIS St Helens English tutor was the best teacher she has ever had.
“David was wonderful. He explained everything carefully.”
Now studying for her Bachelor of International Business (BIB) Eugenia says that s...
Hideki Jay Kurosawa Japan Graduate Diploma in Information Technology AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Prior to his New Zealand education, Hideki Jay Kurosawa had spent almost nine years of project management, systems engineering and server administration experience in the information technology (IT) sector. Much of his experience was in global or enterpri...
Indrawati Widiastuti Indonesia Bachelor of International Business AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Before leaving Indonesia, Indrawati Widiastuti spent two years studying management at a university. However, she was not particularly inspired by the subject and decided to try something new.
“I didn’t know much about New Zealand. In fa...
Mohit Sharma India Bachelor of International Business AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Mohit Sharma’s future lies with a Delhi-based export company. The company was started many years ago by Mohit’s grandfather and is now run by his father and uncle. Once the 21-year-old has completed his Bachelor of International Business Degre...
Ricardo Marques Argentina Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Starting in Patagonia and finishing in Canada, marine biologist Ricardo Marques from Argentina is cycling across an entire continent visiting hundreds of schools to teach children about marine life and the importance of taking care of it. With a degree i...
Sayaka Matsui Japan Bachelor of Language and Culture AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
One of five Japanese flight attendants working on Air New Zealand short haul, Sayaka Mutsui is thrilled to be there. “It’s fantastic.” she says. “I feel like all the aircrew are my family now.
They’re all really friendly, helpful...
Pham Thao Thanh Vietnam Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Nineteen-year-old Pham Thao Thanh – also known as Jenny - came to New Zealand specifically for an English Language education. “I’d studied it at home for seven years but that was mainly reading and writing. I wanted to work on my speaking and listen...
Sry Marong Huot Cambodia Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Sry Marong Huot started his New Zealand education at secondary school level, comng to live with friends of his father’s in Pakuranga at 12. He still lives with the family and after five years studying at Edgewater College, Marong is now nearing the ...
Sakiko Kurita Japan Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Gaining a teaching qualification as part of her Bachelor of Language and Culture degree is a definite plus for Sakiko Kurita. The 21-year-old is currently working towards her CertTEFL qualification over two semesters, within her BLC programme.
Patricia Rolden Colombia Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Patricia Rolden first came to New Zealand from Columbia for business. As marketing manager for a Spanish company, she wanted to find out if there was demand in New Zealand for her products.
Unfortunately her research indicated there wasn&r...;
Zuricka Azavedo India Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Zuricka Azavedo originally dreamed of becoming a pilot, flying a Cessna 152 Aircraft during high school and then enrolling in Aviation School. However, the cost of lessons proved inhibitive.
Instead Zuricka opted for an Information Technol...
Li Zhuo Ran China Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Despite being just 19, Li Zhuo Ran – known in New Zealand as Amanda - gained a GPA of 9.4 in her first semester of the AIS St Helens University of Otago Foundation Year (YOFY) programme and was named the top scholar at their recent graduation ceremo...
Kellie Challis Great Britain Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Juggling motherhood and a career is nothing new for Kellie Chellis, who graduated in 2000 from the Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) St Helens with a Diploma in Travel Studies. At that time she was a single mum with a passion for travel. She decided the...
Ryota Hyodo Japan Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Four years ago Ryota come to New Zealand to study English – and he’s been here ever since!
After ten months in the Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) St Helens English Language Centre, he moved into the AIS Travel and Tourism P...
Terence Santimano India Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
“Stressful but exciting” is how AIS St Helens student Terence Santimano describes his MBA programme. The confident 25 year-old is due to graduate this May and says although the course has been more theoretical than he expected, he has really e...
Rebecca Ye China Unknown Edgewater College
My name is Rebecca Ye and I come from Shanghai in China. I have been in New Zealand for more than 4 years. The first three years I studied at Edgewater College. It is a beautiful place and all the teachers there are so kind and helpful.
I c...
Xiaonan Xu China Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Study hard and make progress every day - that’s the advice MBA graduate Xiaonan Xu gives to those considering a New Zealand education.
He definitely adheres to his own advice. When Xu first started at the Auckland Institute of Studies...
Jian Jiang China Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Twenty-eight year-old Jian Jiang (also known as JJ) is a bit of an expert when it comes to AIS St Helens. Not only has he studied in the English Language Centre, the Bachelor of International Business Programme and now the MBA Programme, but he’s al...
Isabel Delmonte de Almeida Brazil Unknown Avondale College
Recently having arrived in New Zealand for secondary school studies, Isabel Delmonte de Almeida is thorough enjoying her time at Avondale College in Auckland. “This experience is very nice because I am learning about different cultures in the world....
Franziska Ullrich Germany Unknown Avondale College
Franziska Ullrich from Germany has chosen, as part of her education, a year at an international secondary school – and she has chosen Avondale College in Auckland, New Zealand.
Thoroughly enjoying her time in New Zealand, Franziska h...
Dirk Boeckermann Germany Unknown Avondale College
German student Dirk Boeckermann is enjoying both his New Zealand education and lifestyle.
In his own words….”Avondale College is a very big school. You can almost study every subject – there is a very big choice. There i...
Gao Wei China Unknown AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Since secondary school, Gao Wei (also known as Christy) has dreamed of producing movies. It’s a dream she’s now turning into reality as she heads off to Otago University to major in media and film.
The 21-year-old from Tianjin,...
Daniela Mateova Slovakia Unknown Avondale College
To experience New Zealand as a secondary school student has been a long term dream for Daniela Mateova from Slovakia. “To be an exchange student in New Zealand had been my dream for a few years. I come from Middle Eastern Europe and life there is so...
Chanont Jerdvitcha India Bachelor of International Business AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Chanont Jerdvitcha is studying in the Bachelor of International Business Programme with the goal of successfully running his family business.
His father has a printing company not far from Bangkok, which Chanont, as the only son, will even...
Ankur Goyal India Bachelor of International Business AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
The ability to combine work and study is one of the biggest drawcards of life in New Zealand for Indian student Ankur Goyal.
With the keen interest in marketing, the 21-year-old moved to Auckland and began his Bachelor of International Busi...
Tavake Na'a Tonga Master of Business Administration MBA AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
Once Tavake Na’a added the letters MBA to his name, the job offers came pouring in.
After graduating from the AIS St Helens MBA programme he moved to Sydney early last year and quickly landed a job as an Account Manager in the Sydney ...
Akiko Hirata Japan Diploma in Travel and Tourism AIS St Helens (Auckland Institute of Studies Limited)
For 19-year-old Akiko Hirata, lifestyle is of the utmost importance. The laidback teenager values her free time and has found the way of life Down under is just her style.
“Life is much more easygoing here. It’s more relaxed and I have ...
Harriet von Zitzewitz Germany Unknown Auckland Girls' Grammar School
"I can say I chose the best school in Auckland. You helped me so much to make my year in NZ successful and extraordinary. I love the AGGS atmosphere, how nice and open-minded the girls are, the range of opportunities. All my new friends made it so ea...
Yueli Liu China Unknown Cornell Institute of Business & Technology
"Cornell Institute of Business and Technology provides me a good opportunity to learn professional skills and knowledge of business administration, which is mainly due to the highly qualified teachers and attractive interactive classes. The practical...
Scott Shi China Unknown Institute of Applied Learning Ltd
Recently graduated with the National Diploma in Computing (Level 5), Scott Shi’s study programme has lead directly to results. He is now employed by the institution he studied with, the Institute of Applied Learning, as a Computer Technician and Stu...
Sebastian Knobloch Germany Unknown Aorere College
Sebastian – Germany (year 13 student)
"I looked forward to go to school every day because I have had a lot of fun learning. Even more important, to meet my new friends. I appreciate the support of teachers. They helped me settle ...
Mr Halimin Indonesia Unknown Manukau Institute of Technology
Halimin’s first introduction to New Zealand was for English language study in 1997. He then chose to continue his international experience, and spent time in both Japan and Australia. With the strength of the English skills he obtained in New Zealan...
Nguyen Hoai Linh Vietnam The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies ACG - Academic Colleges Group
When considering the best way to develop a successful career in business, Nguyen Hoai Linh chose a New Zealand education.
Leaving Vietnam two years ago, she enrolled first in the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies prog...
Pattarin Siripornpak Other The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies ACG - Academic Colleges Group
Pattarin Siripornpak is ambitious for a successful career in business – and saw an international education as essential to meet this goal. Accordingly, she chose to study in New Zealand, initially enrolling with the Academic Colleges Group in Auckla...
Sabine Potrafke Germany Unknown Avondale College
The facilities at Avondale College are great. There are so many possibilities and something to do for everybody. Everybody is always nice and you can make a lot of interesting friends. Everybody was always nice especially when you are new and from a diffe...
adil nawaz Pakistan Unknown ACE Computer Training Ltd
I am doing Graduate from university of Karachi my graduate will completed in 2008 and I had also done Computer literacy programming (C.L.P) from Yahoo Computer Institute Karachi Pakistan.
Working Experience:-
I am still working in S...
Norie Yagi Japan Unknown New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA)
Originally from Toyohashi, Nori Yagi first ventured to New Zealand in 1999 after a glowing recommendation from her sister who had honeymooned here. “I had a one-year working holiday visa and studied English for two months, worked in a Japanese resta...
Yumi Harusawa Japan Unknown Fern School of English
A brush with death inspired Yumi Harusawa to re-evaluate her life.
As a friend battled breast cancer and she herself underwent surgery, Yumi looked back on her life � and decided to make the most of her future.
�Thes...
Rob and Jill Davidson New Zealand Secondary School Syllabus ACG Sunderland Primary
"Our children have been at ACG Sunderland for nearly 2 years now and we have experienced both the primary and college facilities. They love the school and we have been very impressed both with the academic side and the other range of activities offer...
Amanda Ho Hong Kong Master of Technology Massey University
Amanda commenced her New Zealand education at the age of 12, first attending the Intermediate School, and soon after Palmerston North Girls High School. Moving across the world can be overwhelming, however Amanda is grateful for the welcome she received f...
Ramesh Kumar India Diploma in Professional Cookery (Level 5) Kingsland Institute of NZ
Chef :)...
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