Josaia Lomanikaya (centre) with his friends after receiving his offer letter at the Sigatoka roadshow
The Fiji National University (FNU) remains committed to making higher education accessible to Fijians across the country by taking its services to the main town and city centres across Fiji.
The FNU Enrolment Drive Roadshow, now in its second week, is helping students and families in rural and remote areas around Fiji access enrolment information, academic counselling, programme details and instant offer letters.
FNU’s Acting Outreach Manager, Ropate Robi, said it was encouraging to see the big turnout of students, parents and guardians at all the roadshow venues across the country.
“It indicates to us that they value their education and future careers. Bringing these roadshows closer to their homes makes it more convenient,” said Robi.
“We are about empowering Fijians to pursue their academic aspirations and to turn their dreams into reality.”
Eighteen-year-old Josaia Lomanikaya travelled from Rararua village in Rukuruku, Ba early morning to enrol into the Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) programme at the Sigatoka roadshow.
Lomanikaya shared that FNU’s roadshow, and the enrolment process was convenient and that studying at FNU will ensure he has the right skill set and knowledge to pursue his dream career in engineering.
“This programme is my stepping stone into pursuing higher education in this field. My dream is to become an engineer,” added Lomanikaya.
Jiyashna Sharma (right) with her mother, Praneeta Mani
Jiyashna Sharma, a former student of Vashist Muni College, successfully enrolled in the Bachelor of Law programme.
The 19-year-old was all smiles holding the offer letter in the presence of her mother Praneeta Mani.
“I am happy that I have enrolled in the law programme at the Fiji National University. This is my dream, to work in the legal fraternity,” she excitedly said.
Sera Raleqe of Vunitigoloa village in Rakiraki successfully enrolled in the Certificate of Ageing and Community Support Care (Level 4) yesterday at the Rakiraki old market.
“As a working mother, the FNU roadshow has made it so easy for me to come and enrol and pursue my ambitions. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the team who allows mothers like me to press on and believe in their dreams to attain the education we need,” said Raleqe who currently works at Paddy’s shop in Rakiraki.
It was her passion for elderly care and her love for her children that brought her to FNU’s roadshow.
“I want my children to know that education has no limitations and that it is never too late to pursue your dreams. I am hoping to graduate and seek greener pastures overseas for my family.”
Aspiring manager, Saaliha Nishrat Nisha used her 10 minutes of break time from work at Meenoos shop in Sigatoka to visit FNU’s booth and enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce (Management and Information System) programme.
Nisha shared that she was excited to begin her academic pursuit with FNU and to achieve her goal of working at KPMG Fiji in the future.
FNU will be conducting its final enrolment drive roadshow next week, February 1-3 at the following venues;
February 1 – 3; Nausori (Max Val-U Carpark), Navua (Shop N Save supermarket), Sigatoka (Wishing Well), Ba (Bus Stand), Tavua (Max Val-U), Rakiraki (Old Market) & Nadi (FNPF Plaza)
February 1; Labasa CJ Mall
February 2; Seaqaqa town
February 3; Lautoka (Tappoo City) & Savusavu town
Apply Now
Interested students can apply now for Semester 1, 2024 studies via the FNU website at https://www.fnu.ac.fj/student/ or by email at admission@fnu.ac.fj
For further information or queries, students can also text (toll-free) to 857 for Vodafone and Inkk users.
Alternatively, applicants can visit our Koronivia, Nasinu, Derrick, Namaka, Natabua, Ba and Labasa campuses to submit applications.