Pacific student support

At AUT we’re committed to empowering Pacific communities through education. We offer a range of support services and networks to our Pacific students though the Student Hub. These include:

  • Networking and study groups
  • ‘Fono rooms’ – areas you can meet others, relax or study on campus
  • Leadership opportunities

More about Pacific at AUT

David Firisua Jr
Leslie Tuilaepa
Bronson Wilson
Hulu Tu'inukuafe
Mata Moeka’a
David Firisua Jr
Great graduatesDavid Firisua JrBachelor of Business
Certificate in BusinessComing to AUT to study business was the start of a new chapter in his life, says David Firisua Jr, a former football player from the Solomon Islands.Coming to AUT was the start of a new chapter in his life, says David Firisua Jr, a former football player from the Solomon Islands. Now studying a Bachelor of Business, David is already applying what he has learnt in class to run his own business. His company, EventNZ Limited, specialises in sports event and tournament hosting, and he appreciates that AUT has enabled him to balance study with running his own business.
Leslie Tuilaepa
Great graduatesLeslie TuilaepaPhysiotherapist, Physio Rehab GroupBachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)Physiotherapy is a career with many opportunities, says AUT Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) alumnus Leslie Tuilaepa who works at Physio Rehab Group.Physiotherapy is a career with many opportunities, says Leslie Tuilaepa who now works at Physio Rehab Group. He enjoys working with people face to face, and feels that AUT has given him the skills and confidence for his career now. Walking down the graduation aisle to collect his degree was a proud moment, says Leslie who came to AUT as a mature student.
Bronson Wilson
Great graduatesBronson WilsonContent Operator, Viacom International Media Networks, AmsterdamBachelor of BusinessHe has found his dream job, says AUT business alumnus Bronson Wilson who now works for media giant Viacom International Media Networks in Amsterdam.He has found his dream job, says AUT business alumnus Bronson Wilson who now works for media giant Viacom International Media Networks in Amsterdam. He manages the content media operations for all French Nickelodeon channels and video on demand for Australia and New Zealand. AUT’s reputation for a more practical university education is what first attracted him, Bronson says.
Hulu Tu'inukuafe
Great graduatesHulu Tu'inukuafeMaster of Communication Studies
Bachelor of Communication StudiesLearning about interactive media was eye opening, says digital media student Hulu Tu’inukuafe who has created an app to showcase Tongan food and culture.Learning about interactive media was eye opening, says digital media student Hulu Tu’inukuafe. In her second year at AUT, she took a paper on interactive media, and was fascinated by the creation of apps and how they help people in their everyday lives. She soon decided that she wanted to make an app that represents her, and went on to create an app about Tonga to provide visitors with information about the island and Tongan culture.
Mata Moeka’a
Great graduatesMata Moeka’aProgramme Assistant, Living Without Violence Programme, Friendship HouseBachelor of ArtsAUT alumna Mata Moeka'a's workplace experience opened the door to a rewarding career. She now helps run Friendship House’s Living Without Violence Programme.Her final-year workplace experience opened the door to a rewarding career, says AUT alumna Mata Moeka’a who now helps to run Friendship House’s Living Without Violence Programme. In her role now Mata is responsible for providing support for Friendship House’s Living Without Violence Programme. The people are what she loves most about her work, says Mata. Her advice to future AUT students is to make the most of the support services on offer.
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