Student stories

Be inspired by these success stories from current and past international students living and studying in the Wellington region

Studying and building a career in New Zealand takes a lot of planning and personal investment.

These students chose to study in Wellington and they are keen to share their views and what they have learned from their experiences.

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Budding chef pursues dream

Award-winning young chef Yiyang Song is making a name for himself in the hospitality industry after studying in Wellington

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Creating precious memories

Japanese teenager Niko Fujii finds the people and the weather refreshing in Wellington

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A taste of home

Belgian Nicolas Delwaide has completed his post graduate diploma in management here at WelTec and now he has set up his own waffle business

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Networks help develop career path

International student Manidu Abeygunawardena (Dee) moved from Sri Lanka to study global business in Wellington

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Programmes open doors

A nervous Shamanthi Jayawardena came from Sri Lanka to do her Masters at Victoria University and quickly found her feet

My three years studying in Wellington has been priceless. I've made so many memories with my friends whom I met in my student hall, clubs, tutorial classes and around the city.

Katie Ho

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Time to study and explore

Nele Hollopp hails from Germany and is enjoying her time as a year 13 student at Wellington High School

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Study experience “priceless”

Katie Ho loved studying tourism management in Wellington but also loves how Wellington is packed with diverse cultural experiences

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"Quiet" capital impresses

In a city surrounded by nature Satish Sridharan feels like he’s on holiday even though he’s busy studying and working here

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First migrant student president finds purpose

Geo Robrigado has overcome challenges and found his place in the community

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Kiwi hospitality exceeds expectations

Nurul Iffah Abdul Rahim (Iffah) came to Wellington on a scholarship and has been pleasantly surprised at just how hospitable Kiwis really are

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Connections make transition easy

Heng Ley moved from Cambodia to attend Wellington College and loves it so much he plans to study further when he leaves

Even though I came here to study and to work, it feels like I am on a holiday as I enjoy the walks and the hills. Everything seems to have a structure and the environment is people friendly.

Satish Sridharan