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Caroline plays her part in Christchurch rebuild
But she is now a qualified quantity surveyor as comfortable working on building sites as she is back in the office crunching the numbers.
Caroline says it is not a profession she would have contemplated in China, where she grew up, but Christchurch’s rebuild inspired her to pursue a career in the construction industry and she is grateful for the freedom to be able to achieve her ambitions.
“It has been very rewarding to be part of the rebuild and to see the changes in the city. Bettabuilt, the company I work for, specialises in school rebuilds. When we finish a new school, you feel like you’ve done something you should be really proud of.”
And her parents are proud too. They have backed her career choice and know that the bold decision they made to send their only child to New Zealand for education was the right one.
New Zealand a safe place to study
Caroline says they had travelled widely as a family before making the decision that she would come to Burnside High School Te Kura o Waimairi-iri in Year 11. “They wanted me to be open-minded and take on new experiences and cultures,” she says. “They decided it would be good for me to study in another country with a different culture and chose New Zealand because it was a peaceful and safe country.”
Before she arrived, Caroline was set up with a “buddy”, a student from her school in Beijing who was already studying here and helped provide insights into life in New Zealand. She also took an online course prepared for international students.
“This made me feel more confident and familiar with what I was coming to which was important, because the culture and environment is quite different from my home country.”
But there were still some big adjustments to be made when it came to schooling. “All courses in China are set by the Education Department. In New Zealand, you have freedom to choose your own courses,” she says. “At first, I was a bit overwhelmed by the options available to me because I didn’t know exactly what I should take. But it was good that I had the opportunity to try courses that I was interested in.”
She also had to get used to a self-directed approach to learning. “It allows you to study in a way which suits you best, which was positive for me. And it means when you start work you have the ability and discipline to study by yourself. I have used methods I learned in high school and university to build my knowledge in the workplace.”
With more free time in her life, Caroline had the opportunity to play sport and even take on a part-time job which she says would not have been possible in Beijing. “That job really helped me because I got to practice English and gain more confidence talking to local people.”
New career opportunities
It was all part of an international education experience which Caroline believes is about much more than study.
“When you’re an international student, you quickly acquire life skills and become much more independent.
You also learn about other cultures because you are mixing with people from many different backgrounds. It was quite an eye-opener for me, but I enjoyed it.”
Once she determined her career choice, Caroline chose Ara Institute of Canterbury as the next step on her education pathway. Starting with a Diploma in Quantity Surveying, she followed it up with a Bachelor of Construction. Job and internship opportunities were regularly shared by their programme leader, illustrating the close ties with business.
The decision to study in New Zealand has taken Caroline on a journey she couldn’t have imagined when she arrived. “In China I would not be working in construction. I would probably have been working in finance or management,” she says. “The environment here changed me and gave me career options I would not have considered at home.”
In the past few months Caroline has secured residency and bought her first house, giving her a real sense of belonging. “I enjoy my work and my life in New Zealand. I love Christchurch and I’m proud to be contributing to the rebuild of the city.”
“I feel really happy that I came here.”
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Vanessa builds digital skills to help drive change in PNG
She had a diploma in computer technology and a good job with a major telecommunications company, but she also had big ambitions and knew that an international education experience in New Zealand would take her where she wanted to go.
“I saw that there were many areas where digital solutions could really make a difference. It was one of the driving forces which motivated me to study in New Zealand.”
As Vanessa was searching for a university where she could study computer science, her friend returned home from Auckland University of Technology. “She told me so many wonderful stories and I was just so inspired to go and experience New Zealand and AUT for myself.”
“She gave me an idea of what to expect and I knew I would be going into a supportive community. It was only when Covid arrived that I truly experienced how supportive it really was.”
Vanessa came to New Zealand on a Manaaki Scholarship, funded through the New Zealand Aid programme. “It was the reason I could come and I’m grateful for the opportunity.
The value of a Manaaki Scholarship
“The scholarships allow students who are passionate about creating a brighter future in their home countries to gain expertise in their field of our study,” she says. “It also provides exposure to new perspectives and the chance to build life-long relationships with like-minded professionals, which is something I really value.”
Although Vanessa’s father and brother both travelled overseas for education, not many of her friends have. “So now I’m trying to be the influence on my friends, encouraging them to take up that pathway.
“I tell them that in New Zealand you get a fantastic study environment and will meet people from many different backgrounds.”
Vanessa considers that a real bonus to her study experience was the opportunity to take up a summer internship.
“It was optional for my programme, but it was provided through the Pacific Cooperation Foundation for students who were part of the Manaaki scholarship programme. I applied so that I could gain experience working in a large multi-cultural organisation.”
Securing a role at Watercare in Auckland she not only gained valuable work experience, but also professional networking opportunities which have resulted in lasting connections with many of her former colleagues. “I had an amazing manager and I reach out to him from time to time. He has really helped me a lot and he’s one of the life-long contacts I’m going to be holding on to.”
Boosting confidence and career
With her Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences completed last year, Vanessa is now back in Port Moresby working as a Digital Transformation Associate with PwC and loving her new role.
“Studying in New Zealand grew my confidence as a person and has allowed me to progress my professional career,” she says. “It broadened my horizons and gave me a different mindset.”
Deciding to become an international student takes drive and commitment, but the rewards are worth the effort, Vanessa says. “I spent months researching the options and needed to stay motivated during the year it took to secure my scholarship and place at AUT. It took a lot of planning, but it was something I had my heart set on.
“I knew a degree would give me better opportunities and New Zealand was just such an amazing place to study. It has had a very big impact on where I am now.”
If she had another opportunity, Vanessa says she would head offshore again to pursue a Master’s in Data Science, but for now she is busy convincing her peers of the value of a New Zealand education.
“I tell them this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Don’t only go to study, go to really experience New Zealand, the culture, and the people.
“They ask me, what if I don’t get the scholarship and I say you’ll never know if you don’t try, so just go for it. Expect to embark on an adventure of a lifetime.”
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Meet our Korea video competition winners
In a 60-second video, students were asked to share their aspirations for studying in New Zealand, including references to the programme they have selected.
Cecily Lin, ENZ’s Regional Lead, North Asia, said the standard of entries was impressive, as was the level of support agents provided their students.
“It’s encouraging to see agents teaming up with students to enter the competition, and help them achieve their goal of studying in New Zealand,” said Cecily.
“As this was the first time we ran the competition, we were unsure of how much interest we’d have – but we were pleasantly surprised when the videos started flooding in.”
The winning students and agents will be presented with their awards at a ceremony hosted by Clare Fearnley, New Zealand Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, at her residence in Seoul on Friday, 17 February. The winners’ videos will be screened at the event.
The student winners are:
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Overall: Seoyeon Nam (video), who will receive tuition fees up to $8,000 to study at Macleans College, Auckland.
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School category: Sohyune Shin (video) and Sumin Nam (video), who will each receive tuition fees up to $6,000 and will study in Auckland at Belmont Intermediate School and St. Mary’s College, respectively.
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English language category: Jiwan Park (video) and HyeJin Kim (video), who will each receive tuition fees up to $5,000. Both of them will study at the Dominion English School, Auckland.
The agent winners are:
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HJ Global Education, which supported Seoyeon Nam, the overall winner
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Uhak K, which encouraged 16 students to enter – more than any other agent
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SIS International Education, which encouraged 11 students to enter
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Prime, which encouraged eight students to enter.
The prize for the winning agents is an invitation to the familiarisation trip to New Zealand (or flights between Korea and New Zealand).
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Addressing trade barriers
Non-tariff barriers
Trade barriers such as government policies and regulations that favour local suppliers are called non-tariff barriers. Find out how ENZ and other government agencies can help reduce or prevent some of these barriers.
Red tape can push up costs
Non-tariff barriers are rules that make it costly or difficult to export to a particular market. You might experience these as ‘red tape, ‘roadblocks’ or ‘costs of doing business.’
The barriers can arise with any type of export from food to digital goods and education services.
Examples include:
- administrative procedures
- quantity restrictions (such as quotas)
- investment or foreign ownership restrictions
- price controls
- subsidies
- qualifications recognition
- product labelling requirements
- private standards
- technical regulations and standards.
Help available to break the barriers
ENZ and other government agencies can help with trade barriers. We may be able to reduce, resolve or even prevent them from happening. That might be by holding government to government discussions – where officials talk through the issues with overseas agencies. Or it might be through longer-term free trade agreement negotiations.
Some barriers can be cleared up quickly, but others can take years to resolve. It depends on their nature and the willingness of the foreign partner to sort them out. Some may never be resolved for reasons beyond New Zealand’s control.
Sometimes non-tariff barriers exist for good reasons – for example, regulations to protect public health or the environment. In those cases, foreign governments may agree that New Zealand’s regulations provide equivalent protection. Or they may improve their regulations so they meet their purpose without impeding free trade.
Who to contact
Education services
If you export education services, including teaching international students in New Zealand or overseas and face trade barriers such as licencing requirements, investment and foreign ownership restrictions or qualifications recognition contact, Education New Zealand.
Email | tradebarriers@enz.govt.nz
Website | Education New Zealand
Other agencies
Other types of exporters should contact the relevant New Zealand government agencies for help with non-tariff barriers.
Services and investment
If you are a service provider or investor and encounter barriers such as foreign equity caps, data storage requirements or procurement rules that are unfairly preventing you from exporting your services offshore, get in touch with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) for assistance.
Phone | MFAT Exporter helpline 0800 824 605
Email | exports@mfat.govt.nz
Website | MFAT
Manufacturing
If you’re a manufacturer, and you’re facing regulatory restrictions on your exports such as standards, rules in selling to foreign governments, or other restrictions blocking you from exporting, contact the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Email | tradebarriers@mbie.govt.nz
Website | MBIE
Food and primary industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries can help primary industry exporters deal with barriers like arbitrary rules for food safety and standards, or animal welfare.
Phone | 0800 00 83 33 Email | exporterhelp@mpi.govt.nz
Website | MPI: Exporting
Trade barriers clearinghouse
For additional information on barriers to trade; for trade barriers not covered above; or you are unsure where to register your issue, the below site can help. Inquiries registered will be directed to the agency best able to assist.
Website | https://www.tradebarriers.govt.nz
Customs help
Customs can help with advice on a range of export issues including border clearance issues, tariff classification, and rules of origin. Contact New Zealand Customs
Email | export2fta@customs.govt.nz
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US series studies Massey education
Four half-hour TV segments and YouTube clips profile Massey’s education and research expertise in food safety, New Zealand society, aviation and veterinary medicine.
Filming took place at the Manawatu campus in early July, and will be broadcast on America’s East Coast in August.
US host, educational consultant and author Steven Roy Goodman has visited countries all around the world, portraying different aspects of the university sector. However, this is his first time filming in the Southern Hemisphere. The series has screened 123 episodes to date.
“It’s an educational show where I aim to bring the ideas and news of universities around the world to the general public in the best way I can,” said Steven.
Steven singled out the veterinary medicine discussion as one that would be of particular interest to students from the United States because of the Massey Veterinary School’s American Veterinary and Medical Association (AVMA) accreditation.Steven was also fascinated by the discussion on New Zealand society and Massey’s new BA degree with the head of the School of Māori Art, Knowledge and Education (Te Pūtahi-a-Toi) Professor Meihana Durie, and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Distinguished Professor Paul Spoonley.
“For me the discussion on New Zealand society was particularly eye-opening and not at all what I originally envisioned – I don’t think people in the US know a great deal about New Zealand society, but I think they will be introduced to it now,” said Steven.Project leader and International Development Manager for Massey, Bruce Graham, says the project will help promote Massey’s research, Study Abroad opportunities and specialist degree programmes in the US.
“This will also add to the growing reputation of New Zealand’s wider university sector, and the capability and expertise of these institutions.”
The TV episodes can be found on YouTube, and will also be included in Massey’s webpages and social media sites. You can view them below:
Higher Education Today - Food Safety
Higher Education Today - New Zealand Society
HIgher Education Today - Veterinary Medicine
Higher Education Today - Careers In Aviation
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New enrolment guide for students
Enrolment information has been the second-most requested content on SiNZ social media channels, so ENZ has created an enrolment guide to sit on the SiNZ website.
The guide has two sections: how to apply to study at a primary, secondary or English language school, and how to apply to study at a tertiary institution.
Lucia Alarcon, ENZ International Digital Project Manager, says the guide provides step by step information on the enrolment process for each of these levels of study.
“We’ve included brief information about application procedures, including required documents, application fees, interviews and English language assessments.
“We make it clear that the information is a general guide only, with procedures varying between institutions.”
The enrolment guide is part of ENZ’s new 5 Steps to Studying in New Zealand process, which breaks up the study abroad journey to help students understand how to get started.
The 5 Steps encourage students to check out the practical content we’ve added to SiNZ in recent months. Along with the enrolment guide, the new content includes our Cost of Living and Explore NZ pages.
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Around the world in five
JAPAN
Japanese-language schools expand offerings overseas
Japanese education companies are expanding their language offerings overseas to meet the growing demand for Japanese-speaking foreign manpower as the nation opens its doors to workers from overseas.
THAILAND
Thailand eyes lifelong learning push
To address concerns that Thailand’s “outdated” education system can no longer offer "future-proof" degrees for students, there are calls to develop a lifelong learning approach comprised of online learning, in-line learning, beeline learning and frontline learning.
US
US Department of State endorses education agencies
In a historic move, the US Department of State has officially endorsed the usage of education agents, with a State Department representative expressing a desire to “work together to promote the United States as the destination choice for international students.”
INDIA
India needs better strategies to promote 'Study in India'
Earlier this year, the Indian Government launched a ‘Study in India’ website to help foreign students find Indian universities, but more needs to be done. There were only 46,144 foreign students in India in 2017, but higher numbers could significantly boost India’s soft power and university rankings.
FRANCE
French university fees for non-EU students set to rocket
University fees for students outside of the EU, which will include Brits after Brexit, are set to shoot up by as much as 16 times the current cost, the French prime minister has announced.
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Around the world in five
GLOBAL
‘Country brand’ driving international students’ decisions
A country's brand is becoming an important driver when considering study destinations abroad, a survey of 20,000 students has found.
VIET NAM
From recipient to partner in international education
Viet Nam's Strategy for Education Development is placing an increased emphasis on the internationalisation of higher education in order to lift the global ranking of its universities and overhaul its outdated curriculum.
INDIA
High percentage of parents want their children to study abroad
As many as 44 percent of parents in India want to send their children to study abroad, including to destinations such as the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and New Zealand.
JAPAN
Japan woos new faces from the outside
An aging population and shrinking domestic workforce in Japan are forcing the Asian nation to liberalise its immigration laws and has seen the number of foreign students double in the past five years to 260,000.
AFRICA
Demand for business education rises in Africa
Business schools from outside Africa have been keen to capitalise on the interest as demand for business education rises in the region but the hurdles of cost and regional relevance remain.
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Around the world in five
GLOBAL
Becoming a global citizen – The power of an arts and social sciences degree
Computers may have speed, precision and data on their side, but how about creativity?
US
Bill aims to keep international student STEM talent in the US
Four senators have introduced a bill to remove “unfair barriers” for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educated international students who want to work in the United States after completing their advanced degrees.
CHINA
Safety as crucial as rankings for study abroad
Students from China are as concerned about the safety of a study destination as they are about its education quality, according to the latest Beijing Overseas Study Service Association report.
JAPAN
New policy allows international students to launch businesses
International students in Japan can now apply for a special visa that will let them launch a business, a government measure that will be part of a new growth strategy for the country.
INDIA
Why the number of Indian students going to Britain is rising again
Post-Brexit, a number of UK government-led policies are making it easier for international students from India to choose postgraduate study in the UK.
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Around the world in five
GLOBAL
Four Worlds of Work: Preparing students for the global market
According to consulting firm PwC, students will need to prepare for four possible ‘worlds of work’ by 2030, including scenarios such as innovation outpaces regulation, big companies are king, and social responsibility trumps corporate agenda.
GERMANY
Germany’s foreign enrolment grew again in 2018
The number of international students in Germany has climbed once again, with 374,580 international students enrolled in German universities in 2018, up from 358,900 in 2017, according to an annual trends report from the German Academic Exchange Service.
UK
Chinese students’ applications to UK universities up by 30%
The numbers of Chinese students applying to UK universities exceed those from Northern Ireland for the first time, with UK higher education benefitting from tensions between US and China, according to experts.
GLOBAL
In the future, will acquiring relevant skills matter more than earning a degree?
There has been a lot of talk about the need for graduates to acquire certain ‘soft skills’ if they are to survive in a future fuelled by technologies such as automation and robotics.
INDIA
India allocates $86.1 million to create “world class institutions”
India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to allocate $86.1 million NZD to create “world-class institutions” in a bid to attract a greater number of international students. However, concerns have been raised over the “ambitious campaign”.
