The videos below will give you an opportunity to hear from Pacific graduates who have navigated the challenges of study and achieved success.
The Pasifika Office talked to graduates and identified valuable insights into why Pacific learners chose to study with Open Polytechnic. Career prospects, gaining new skills, and personal growth were key motivators. Their insights reinforce the importance of staying focused on your purpose and goals, as well as offering you strategies.
Whatever reason you chose to study with us, it’s important to always remember your purpose for studying. By staying connected to that purpose, you can keep your motivation, push through challenges, and keep moving towards success.
Tauvã ki tõ lumanaki nei, ma taofi ki nã mea lele uma
Tokelau proverb
Determine your future now by taking hold of every opportunity
The videos are a summary of a talanoa with some graduates and we hope their shared experiences and tips will be motivating, and that hearing first-hand about the reasons they chose to study, the obstacles they overcame, and what kept them going throughout their journey will offer inspiration and practical advice.
It's always reassuring to know that others have faced similar struggles and emerged successful — especially when their stories are familiar to our own experiences.
What is your why for studying?
What cultural value has been important for you in your study journey?
What is one tip you would give to a new Pasifika learner studying at the Open Polytechnic?