Theresa Lee

A team from the Fiji National University (FNU) was invited to speak to the Year 9 to Year 11 students at Ballantine Memorial School on the various programmes on offer at the University.

The team spoke to the students about the educational pathways they can undertake at the University from as early as after completing Year 11 studies. They also provided career counselling and spoke about the importance of pursuing TVET studies.

Year 11 student, Theresa Lee was grateful for the visit and said that she was enlightened by the information shared by

the team.

“I am aiming to either become a bank officer or a lawyer in the future and I was overjoyed to find out that I can enrol in either banking and finance or law at the Nasinu Campus, especially since they now provide Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) studies at the campus,” said Lee.

“I will work hard in school because I am eagerly looking forward to joining FNU after high school.”

Lee added that she was excited about the on-campus activities and facilities as well.

Fellow Year 11 student and food science student, Hadassah Simpson dreams of becoming a flight attendant, nurse or a British Army Officer.

Hadassah Simpson

She said that the visit allowed her to explore the various courses that she can study in order to achieve any one of her 3 ambitions.

“I want to stand out from the other applicants when I apply to become a flight attendant, that is why I am thinking of joining the College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies to complete a certificate or diploma programme before I apply,” said Simpson.

The Savusavu lass said that she was also thrilled to find out that as a science student, she could also pursue law studies that could help her become a British Army officer.

“I am looking forward to joining FNU’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (CMNHS) or pursuing law because both the qualifications can be beneficial when I apply to become a British Army officer.”

FNU is a firm believer in providing quality education and reducing inequalities in access to education, especially for women and girls as part of our commitment to SDGs 4, 5 and 10. The team was grateful for the opportunity to speak to the young women about ways in which they can be empowered and successful through education.