Adriana Mayra
Adriana, from the University of Indonesia, enjoys the focus on the environment and sustainably in Auckland.
"I have always been interested to go to New Zealand. What I’ve heard about the country is that it’s very green and has some of the cleanest air in the world.
When I heard that the IISMA programme offered exchange to the University of Auckland, I was very fascinated. The courses that was offered are also very reflective of the things I want to study, such as environmental studies.
"The courses offered at the University of Auckland has been very enticing to me. The lecturers are all very passionate about what they’re teaching and it makes me very keen to do well in classes."
"So far, my experience in Auckland has been wonderful. I loved that everything was walking distance and the people were very friendly. New Zealand is also very forward regarding their sustainability and environmental issues which I deeply respect.
"I believe studying abroad will definitely help me in achieving my career aspirations. Getting to experience living in a foreign country and networking with a lot of people from different backgrounds has enhanced a lot of my skills. I also believe that studying abroad helped bring out the best in me as I was adapting to a new environment."