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“I completed high school at Ormiston College. I applied to a lot of tertiary providers, but I chose MIT | Te Pūkenga. I lived in Flatbush at the time, so it was close to home. I loved the environment that was offered at MIT – you get more one-on-one with your lecturers, and they have small classrooms. I didn’t want to be in a big lecture theatre.

I studied project management and in my final year, as part of my qualification, I completed an internship as a digital coordinator with a digital marketing agency. I helped to get a new platform, aimed at the property market, off the ground. I learned a lot and my coursework prepared me well for my internship.

I’m pretty shy but studying at MIT and completing my industry placement has given me a lot of confidence and brought me out of my shell. I have now been employed full-time with the agency where I completed my internship.

I would recommend studying at MIT and recommend our local businesses consider MIT students, so everyone can get a job out of it. We just all want to land a job.”

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Caitlin Puffy
MIT graduate

“I chose MIT because it was convenient and easy to enrol. I have a passion for accounting. What I enjoy most about MIT is meeting people, especially people from other ethnicities. The lecturers are really good, they will help out if you are ever lost or need anything. You just don't get the same support at other institutes. 

My dream job is to work at a bank or do something in accounting. My family is proud that I am following something that I am passionate about instead of doing what others tell me to do.”

Verrila Toai
MIT student

“I chose MIT | Te Pūkenga because they have a strong academic reputation. The practical, hands-on learning gave me confidence, and small classes mean more one-on-one time with lecturers. The lecturers were really supportive and very understanding. They were available to offer support, even on weekends. The friendly atmosphere is what I enjoyed the most.  

I pursued the Bachelor of Applied Management (Accounting) CAANZ/CPA Pathway as I enjoy problem-solving. My father is also an accountant, so it's in my blood. I plan to do CA in the near future. The CAANZ/CPA Pathway is what most employers look for in the accounting field.  

I'm now working as a Group Assistant Accountant for Smith and Smith, so it all pays off. It is worth the effort.

Stay dedicated and determined, no matter what. The moment you walk across that stage and place the graduation cap on your head, you won't help but have the biggest smile on your face."

Akashna Lal
MIT graduate

"Running a business is not easy. As my business grew I wanted to know more about business practices in New Zealand, so I enrolled at MIT. I’m not saying change is easy – it requires commitment and passion. But I believe we can shape the future, together.”

Simren Kohli
MIT graduate

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"I chose MIT because of its strong reputation. What I loved most is that MIT had small and manageable class sizes which helped me make good relationships with my lectures. I also made some good friends because of the team project work. My queries were also answered on a one-on-one basis which made me appreciate MIT even more.

My qualification from MIT definitely helped me secure my current job as a tax consultant at KPMG. The courses helped me to obtain academic and technical knowledge, and the industry project helped me to apply that knowledge into practice.

Tanvi Mehandiratta
MIT graduate

“What I learnt at MIT, and especially in the medical admin course, was super helpful. It’s kind of the baseline to what I go back to throughout my day. If I’m stuck on something, I think back to what we learned there and it helps guide me to what I’m supposed to be doing.

My advice would be just to jump in and check it out because you never know what you are missing until you get into something. Just do it.”

Esther Zimri
MIT graduate

"I had just completed high school in Kenya prior to coming to New Zealand.

I chose MIT because of its environment and reasonable international fees. MIT Manukau campus is so conveniently located with an underground train station that takes you right to the front door.

I studied business and majored in project management and operations and production management because of the great opportunities and the variety of places you can work once you graduate.

“I chose MIT for the excellent knowledge in business courses that it offers to students at a very affordable cost.

Karan Pandey
MIT graduate

“I applied for four years for management positions and always got rejected. Within a month of graduating with my MIT qualification, I landed a job as a fleet project engineer for a waste management company.

I am a heavy diesel mechanic by trade. I worked ridiculous hours, and it was heavy work. I damaged my shoulder while working, and struggled to get work I could maintain without compromising my health – so I chose to study project management at MIT. It was the right choice for me, and I love what I am doing.

Roland Blignaut
MIT graduate

“I was born in Fiji, and I am a solo Mum. I had to start from scratch in New Zealand. We did not have any relatives in NZ, so we were alone. I had dropped out of high school and was a solo Mum before deciding to pursue an education. I started my MIT journey with foundation studies and went all the way up to the degree.

MIT was an easy choice as it was an approachable institute that was student orientated. It was culturally diverse and had the courses that I was interested in. It was hard finding balance with my studies and being a Mum, but I was determined to succeed for my girls. I wanted to show them that education is a door opener to endless possibilities.

The thing I enjoyed the most about MIT was the campus life and the interactions with students and staff. I had the privilege of working at the MIT library as well as finding full-time employment with MIT at the end of my studies. The lecturers have all been amazing and go above and beyond to help students. The learning environment at MIT has always been invigorating and engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there as a student. When I came back to complete my diploma it was like returning home.

All my lecturers were very supportive. I met some wonderful human beings who are really in the right profession of imparting knowledge and opening minds. My lecturer who let me come back and finish the diploma after dropping out, gave me a second chance at life. I am truly grateful. My supervisor for the project was so supportive and always willing to devote their time to helping me and allowing me to express myself.

Studying at MIT is like being part of a family. One that I am grateful to be a part of. It's where I found my strengths and where I blossomed as a student and as a person. MIT helped me find myself.”

Priya Narayan
MIT graduate

"MIT | Te Pukenga was the only institute providing evening classes which was the ideal situation for me to attend classes during the evening as I was working full-time during the day.

I am a people’s person and genuinely interested in helping people and wanted to study something which would benefit the people I will work with in future. I studied a Bachelor of Applied Management majoring in Human Resource Management and Operations & Production Management.

Classes were just the right size to grab the personal attention of the lecturer’s and they were very helpful. The lecturers gave me guidance in completing my assignments on time. MIT helped me prepare my CV and introduced me to employers.

The challenges I faced during my time at MIT were not having enough time for me and my family considering I was working full-time and studying full-time as well. However, I had a lot of support from my family during this journey.

Coming from a completely different background, MIT was very accommodating to my needs. Classes were very good, the lecturers were very supportive, and I excelled at my studies."

Zuberiya Khan
MIT graduate