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Somali Graduate Journal 2016/17
It’s been two years since the last edition of the journal but at long last here’s the 2016/17 edition. I continue to admire our Somali graduates in New Zealand for their relentless pursuit of education and also the many other talents emerging from the community. I am sure you will find the stories featured inspiring as I have found them truly inspirational – which is one of the reasons I continue to engage in this publication. Many thanks to the graduates and other talented people who have participated in this publication and...
read moreSaida Sheikh
Name: Saida Sheikh Year of arrival in New Zealand: 2005 High School: Wellington East Girls College Programme of study/qualification gained: Bachelor of Accounting and Commercial Law Name of tertiary education institution: Victoria University of Wellington Place of employment: New Hope Foundation Inc Education and career choices, achievements and highlights:I always wanted a career in the business field but I didn’t know the area I wanted to pursue. In my first year I took 7 compulsory papers, one of them was introduction to accounting. ...
read moreAbdirahman Sheikh
Name: Abdirahman Sheikh Year of arrival in New Zealand: 2003 High School: Rongotai College Programme of study/qualification gained: Bachelor of Social Work Name of tertiary education institution: Massey University Palmerston North Place of employment: AMES Settlement My career choices Reflecting on my educational and career choices, biology was my favourite subject in school and I always imagined myself doing something related to biology. Despite this effort to move in a different direction, I found myself drawn to the values of social...
read moreAyan Huessein
Name: Ayan Huessein Year of arrival in New Zealand: 2002 High School: Refugee camp in Kenya Programme of study/qualification gained: Bachelor of Science and Postgraduate in Public Health Name of tertiary education institution: University of Otago Place of employment: just finished my postgraduate study Education and career choices, achievements and highlights I always wanted a career in health sciences but little did I know a single elective paper in my final year will completely open a new career path for me. I got fascinated by how...
read moreYussuf Ahmed
Name: Yussuf Ahmed (Qays) Qualification: Masters of International Law and International Relations Institution: Canterbury University Position: Citizenship Officer Employer: Department of Internal Affairs (Wellington). I have had the opportunity to live and study in Christchurch, a truly beautiful and lively city that did not deserve the tragic events caused by the devastating earthquake. My best wish is with the city and its people. Today, more than anything else,...
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