| International Student Profiles |
| Josefina Aguiluz—Chile—17 years |
Yen-Yu Chen—Taiwan—17 years |
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Western Springs College has a great diversity of people who all respect each other. You can choose your subjects; and you can many friends. New Zealand people are very friendly, the lifestyle is relaxed, and the country is so beautiful. I love History and Biology, Soft Materials and Food Technology. I want to study medicine in university in Chile. This is a valuable chance for me to learn English and experience the culture. I will benefit all my life. |
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At Western Springs College people are so outgoing and friendly. This helps me improving my English and be excellent in learning. I really enjoy it here. And I love the New Zealand scenery—it is very beautiful. My favourite subject is Graphics. I want to study design or architecture in New Zealand when I finish school, and enter the best university in New Zealand. My studies at Western Springs College are helping me to prepare for this. It is a top or best school. |
| Léo Cressant—France—14 years |
Na Rae Kim—Korea—18 years |
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The staff and students at Western Springs College are so friendly. I thought it would a very difficult time for me to start with a new school, but everything appears easier because you can feel that everybody around is supporting you. So my brother and I enjoy school very much. I love New Zealand also because it has very beautiful countryside. My favourite subject is Physical Education. In the future I hope to study something to do with sports. |
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In Korea my school finishes at 10pm, so I really like it that school here finishes earlier and I can have time to develop my interests and arrange my own study. I am enjoying the sea views here in New Zealand. And I like the people very much. My favourite subjects are Calculus and Chemistry. I hope to study Engineering at University, and my studies here are preparing me |
| Hanae Kamei—Japan—18 years |
Philipp Liske—Germany—17 years |
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At Western Springs College the teachers are very kind, and the students friendly. In New Zealand life is more relaxed and enjoyable. I enjoy the nature’s beauty. I like the warm culture at school. I enjoy the various subjects. My favourite subject is Design. I want to study Art or Graphic Design and my studies here are very much help for me. This subject is not available for study in my Japanese high school. |
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The teachers here are so cool—they like the students. All is so easy, and there are more interesting subjects. I find the New Zealand people really really nice. I just enjoy the time here. I like Physical Education and Drama. I cannot study Drama in Germany. Here my English becomes much better—I can really improve my drama skills. I might try to finish high school in New Zealand and get the qualification for university entry both in New Zealand and Germany. |
| Yechan Kim—South Korea—16 years |
Yanyang GUO (Fred)—China—18 years |
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The teachers here really help international students. I have heaps of friends—and there is no uniform! It is very peaceful in New Zealand. My favourite subjects are Music and Science. I would like to be an Aeroplane Engineer and be a Musician as a hobby. Studying at Western Springs College is especially helpful for my music and help me learn how I can be a successful person. |
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New Zealand people are friendly, helpful and very caring. My English “Teachers” are everywhere, from Homestay parents to kiwis I meet in the public. I really like ESOL, Mathematics and Chemistry. I am confident to enter a university in New Zealand. Being an International Student Leader, I am ready to help teachers and students. Western Springs College is such a top school which helps develop myself to be a full person. |
| Mariana Oliveira—Brazil—16 years |
Timo Lackmann—Germany—16 years |
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Staff at Western Springs College are amazing! They always help me. I like the classes here. New Zealand is so clean, safe and beautiful. There is no violence, so I can take the bus and go out by myself during the weekend. My favourite subject is Physical Education—I love sports and I like the teacher. I want to study Physical Education at University, and at Western Springs College I can develop skills in Phisical Education or sports, but they are not available in Brazil. |
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The teachers and pupils are like friends, which I really enjoy. The breaks are longer, so you can play sport or talk with friends. Lunch time usually has sports games. Living in New Zealand feels like a holiday—the beaches are great! I like Media and Hard Material Technology. I plan to study Engineering at University. Western Springs College is a great experience for meeting people, making new friends and develop yourself to be a really a full person. |
| Hanna Maixner—Austria—16 years |
Luisa Weisser—Germany—16 years |
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I like the school daily schedule and the various subjects. I like being in New Zealand—I enjoy the warmer climate, the plants, the people and the language. My favourite subjects are Biology and Graphics. I have too many plans for the future— I don’t know yet what I will choose, but I know that this study experience at Western Springs made my life rich and colourful. |
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You can be more relaxed with teachers here. The breaks are better and the canteen food is great. New Zealand people are very friendly and helpful, especially if they know you are not from here. They are ready to help you. I like classes of Dance and Food Technology (which are not available in Germany). Here I can really improve my English and I’ve decided also to study French as a subject. Western Springs College makes you enjoy yourself. |
| Ana Eliza Costa—Brazil—16 years |
Hannes Bothfeld—Germany—17 years |
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At Western Springs College there is no uniform—in Brazil this is very strict. There are lots of food at the canteen. In New Zealand it is safe to use buses, so I feel more independent. I love the scenery and activities, especially the beach. I enjoy French, English and Physical Education. In the future I may work with exchange students. Staff at International Students Office are wonderful. They are so nice to support us nearly for everything. At Western Springs I learn a lot and get to know myself better. |
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The relationship between teachers and students is very warm and relaxed. It is such an encouraging learning place. People are openminded and it’s easy to make friends. New Zealanders are very nice, really friendly and quick to talk to you. I enjoy Drama and Media Studies (which are not available in Germany). In the future I plan to go to Drama School. Western Springs College is a top school in New Zealand, and they also has extraordinary strength in teaching Drama and Media. |
| Gabriel Soares—16 years—Brazil |
Camila Nogueira—Brazil—16 years |
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This is a top school. The location is easy and the teachers are good and kind. New Zealand is beautiful and very secure. I have a good homestay. I really like Biology. In the future I want to study Agriculture because my family has a farm. I enjoy my study. I also travel a lot to enjoy the beautiful sceneries. International Office supports me to enjoy learning at school and travelling during holidays. |
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Here I can choose subjects that interest me: I learned professional dancing; I was trained to be a confident drama performer. I made a dress at Soft Material Technology class. We meet different people in each class. I feel so secure in New Zealand. I feel be more independent. I plan to study Medicine but since studying different subjects here, maybe I will change my mind. Being a student leader give me pride and confidence. I developed my leadership and skills. |
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