Finau Taumoepeau

“Embrace growth by stepping out of your comfort zone and pursuing opportunities. Take chances, as you won't know what you're capable of until you try.”

We’ll call every now and than but being in the same country who would have thought that we should...I started my journey at TTI in 2020 - 2021. After completing my studies at TTI, I expressed the desire I wanted to go to university to pursue advanced studies. Because of this, I applied for a scholarship and was privileged enough to get the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship. This prestigious award made it possible for me to start my first year of college at Massey University in 2023.

One of the most common practices was engaging in social activities with people of varying ages. A common goal of achieving our certificates and diplomas brought us together and made everyone get along better.

The classrooms that were situated in close proximity to the air conditioning units were the ones that stood out to me the most on the school grounds. This is because choosing to sit next to the air condition would be better than sitting with a fan in hand and a storm of sweat.

My parents were my role models because they worked hard to raise our family of five children. Their dedication and commitment taught me the value of perseverance and responsibility, influencing my approach to challenges in both personal and professional aspects of life.

One important part of my academic transition was being able to successfully transfer a great deal of my TTI coursework to Massey University. This helped me transition smoothly. Through the Recognition of Prior Learning process, Massey University recognized about half of the credits I gained at TTI over the course of two years. After transferring these credits, I finished my first year at Massey University and had the amazing opportunity to do an internship as a Technology Consultant at KPMG Wellington, which was made possible by Pacific Cooperation Foundation (PCF). I'll be going back to Massey University at the end of my internship to finish my undergraduate degree.

TTI's emphasis on practical learning and education helped me succeed. Devoted teachers made it simpler for me to relate abstract concepts to real-world difficulties by providing practical information that is relevant to my pathway of study. TTI's dedication to wide-ranging learning, embracing interpersonal skills, enhanced my capacity to get prepared to enter working environments. The emphasis TTI placed on quality, time management, and work ethic has played a huge role through my academic journey.

Embrace growth by stepping out of your comfort zone and pursuing opportunities. Take chances, as you won't know what you're capable of until you try.