Graduate stories

Our international graduates share their stories of studying at the University of Auckland and the careers they went on to pursue.

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Originally from the Philippines, Trixia completed a Master of International Business with Distinction in 2018. She was awarded a Manaaki Scholarship by the New Zealand government and works as a project manager in cybersecurity.

Trixia's story
Maria Nieto

Maria Nieto is a Master of Laws graduate, specialising in Corporate and Commercial Law. Originally from Mexico, she works as a Solicitor for Simpson Grierson.

Meet Maria

Sawana, from Dominica, graduated with a Master of Disaster Management with First Class Honours. She now works in disaster relief for a leading NGO.

Sawana's story

Zheyu graduated with dual masters degrees from the University of Auckland and the China Geosciences University. He is now pursuing a PhD in London.

Zheyu's story