Name: Michael Mangawai
Country: Vanuatu
Programme: BA (Land Management and Development-1988)
Why did you choose your field of study?
I choose this field of study was because of my father, s wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Land Management and D
What was your most memorable moment as a student? Favorite moments at USP is when engaging myself to participate in my courses and getting experiences and knowledge from other students to increase and broaden my field of learning. Graduating and joining other graduates in the world was best moment of my life.
Describe your experience while studying at USP.
Experience at USP is a memorial one as I have learned a lot and met different types of students of different back grounds , cultures and religions. Learning other countries languages and cultures increase my knowledge of Pacific Countries identity.
After graduating from USP, what were some of the highlights of your career?
After graduating from USP , I join the Department of Lands under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources a Senior Lands Officers, made my way up to the Principal Lands Officers, the Director of Lands , and acting Director General for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for almost two years. I have also held the position of Executive Officer under Corporate Services Unit under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. My work concentrates on policy and planning matters in relations to lands, water, mines and minerals, environment and energy. This is a high level position under the Ministry of Lands portfolio. I am currently the CEO for the Corporate Services Unit, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
After graduating from USP, what has been your greatest achievement? Being the former Director of Lands at the Department of Lands under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
What inspires you and why? I want to be what I wanted to be , get a better living, a sustainable and manageable life with a good wife and fine kids. Being a hard working student and time management plays major role to my success
How do you think USP helped you in your career? The available resources that the Campus had to offer especially all the available resources to assist you with your research and projects.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years (career and/or personal goals)?
A consultant providing technical support to the Government of Vanuatu, any private sectors in the areas of land laws, and
What advice would you give to current and future students of USP?
Education is the key to all successes in any ones life… without education you are doomed. To commit themselves to studies and make use of all the available resources the University had to offer in order to make your dream come