FINISH STRONG. FINISH WITH PURPOSE. FINISH WITH EXCELLENCE.
Dear Students, Staff, Parents, Guardians and Future Students,
We are now at the halfway point of Semester 2, 2026—and the pace is accelerating.
This is the moment to pause, take stock and ask: Am I doing enough today to achieve what I want tomorrow?
The message is simple: Finish Strong. Finish with Purpose. Finish with Excellence.
These are not merely words. They are a mindset—and a call to action.
For our students approaching industrial attachment, graduation and employment, preparation cannot be left to the final weeks. The time to act is now.
For our first- and second-year students, the message is equally important. The habits you develop today become the foundation of your academic and professional future. Attend classes. Engage. Ask questions. Complete your assessments. Seek support early. Take ownership of your journey.
And for those considering joining CBHTS, know this: we are preparing students not simply to graduate, but to contribute, compete and lead in a changing world.
At CBHTS, excellence is not an event at the end of your programme. It is a standard we expect throughout the journey.
Finish Strong — persevere when the journey becomes difficult.
Finish with Purpose — know where you are going and make every decision count.
Finish with Excellence — give your best because excellence is the standard you set for yourself.
Work now. Prepare now. Act now.
And when Semester 2 concludes, let us be able to say with confidence:
We finished strong; We finished with purpose; and We finished with excellence.
Vinaka vakalevu, and best wishes for the remainder of Semester 2, 2026.
Warm regards,
Dr. Asaeli T. Tuibeqa
Dean, College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies
Fiji National University