Wana Leveanasiga
Wana Leveanasiga (Nakasaleka, Kadavu (Paternal), Tavuki, Kadavu (Maternal) has always imagined herself working in healthcare and has received immense support from her family, friends and the team at the Maori and Pacific Admissions Scheme (MAPAS).
"Between my passion for studying Biology and Chemistry in Highschool, and my love of volunteering at retirement homes to help people in health settings, my interest in healthcare became apparent.
I was excited to enrol at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences to not only be able to pursue a career related to health, but also to be part of the inclusive and accepting on campus culture. It was important for me to have a connection to my Pacific heritage, which was made easy by the Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme (MAPAS).
Being part of MAPAS didn’t just mean that I had safe space to take a break from studies and chill, it meant that I was part of a close kit and supportive community. MAPAS House was a place that I could go to meet with student support advisors, gain access to tutors, build connections with other students and of course, the free food wasn’t bad!
Throughout my time at FMHS I have been provided with many opportunities to progress in my own cultural journey and develop my cultural awareness. It has been amazing to be able to build self-confidence in my identity as a Pacific student at university."