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The friendly, informal nature of New Zealanders has already made a significant impact on Ve Le Quoc Hung. Arriving nearly three years ago from Vietnam, he quickly felt welcomed into the community of Napier and his chosen school, the Eastern Institute of ...
Jia Song’s New Zealand education commenced with English language studies at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) in Napier. Enjoying the study environment at EIT, Jia Song enrolled next for a degree programme in business. Now with his studies s...
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 ...
As a primary school language teacher in Hong Kong (teaching English and Mandarin), Mei Sim Lai believes it is important to both maintain and develop her language skills. Accordingly, for the past few years she has spent her summer holidays taking short la...
Chen Chien Chih (also known as Alfred) was first attracted to New Zealand by a television feature he watched in New Zealand. In particular, the attractive scenery and clean environment appealed – so he decided to see New Zealand for himself. Arrivin...
I came to Dunedin with my family from Germany, not really knowing what to expect fr...
“I have just positive emotions and feelings” about being in Christchurch, New Zealand, says Ivan Smirnov.
He arrived in May 2004 with just a few words of English. But nothing held him back. He loves the friendliness of Kiwis, the social...
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.
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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...
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 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...
Initially planning just a holiday in New Zealand, Ching Hsiao-Wen decided to extend her New Zealand experience to include some English Language studies. For this, she enrolled at the International School of English Language. “I joined the Cambridge ...
Eugenia 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 say...
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...
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 Zealan...
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...
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 real...
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 speakin...
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...;
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Soo Young Moon (Jason) came to New Zealand to study English at Canterbury Sports Management College in September 2008. He continues to study at CSMC improving his English and enjoying the Kiwi lifestyle! “I think that it is very important to ...
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