Field of Study:

Currently pursuing Post-Graduate in Education. Completed her Bachelor of Science, Graduate Certificate in Education

Job Role:

School Teacher

Testimonial:

Continuing with my studies has been challenging due to limited access to devices with slow and unreliable internet connectivity. However, the remote learning tools and support provided by USP had made a big difference. I have been able to continue learning remotely. While there are challenges on the path of education, if the heart is willing, all else becomes a possibility. The Savusavu Centre staff have supported me in accessing learning materials like Offline Print Packages to help me cope with my studies while being on the island. It is now a new norm that I have learnt to manoeuvre, and it has not dampened my spirits to complete my studies.

Field of Study:

Diploma in Commerce

Testimonial:

I am Rachna Chand, pursuing my Diploma in Commerce, majoring in Management and Public Administration. I am a working student and was able to complete the course this semester, Semester 1 2021 successfully by taking advantage of one of the many support services that USP offered during this second wave of Covid19. I opted to use the Offline Print Packs (OPP) which the Course Coordinators had put together, containing supplementary learning resource, including reading and other materials regarding the course. It was very informative and provided clear solutions to the learning objectives. With this initiative from USP, and been supported well by local USP Campus who allowed me to access the printed packages. I am looking forward to having another successful completion of my next unit this coming semester and I encourage students to take this opportunity of using OPP to compliment your learning in this study remote days.

Field of Study: 

• Bachelor of Education, Lit & Language – Laucala Campus
• Postgraduate Diploma Education – Labasa Campus
• Postgraduate Diploma Arts in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching – Labasa Campus

Job Role:

English Teacher, Secondary at Labasa

Organisation:

Ministry of Education, Arts & Heritage, Fiji Islands

Testimonial:

USP is internationally recognised, multi-modes of learning that allows us outside of Laucala Campus to pursue further studies. I wish to inspire students that a Post Graduate studies in Arts, is interesting, empowering and fun. Always have a vision, a balanced life surely you will succeed and enriched with knowledge holistically.

Field of Study:

Masters in Education – Savusavu Centre

Job Role:

Head of School, Primary, Savusavu

Organisation:

Ministry of Education, Arts & Heritage, Fiji Islands

Testimonials:

The University of the South Pacific has enhanced self -knowledge in my area of work and boosted my confidence to making decisions as a school leader.

Field of Study:

Masters of Education, Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration

Job Role:

Senior Education Officer, Suva, Fiji Islands.

Organisation:

Ministry of Education, Arts & Heritage, Fiji Islands

Testimonial:

USP has made me the person I am today. With its flexible teaching modes, as a working mother it has made me achieve higher goals in my field. I whole heartily thank my Labasa USP staff for all the support in this journey from 2010 to 2020, they were always there to assist me. With USP, you are a knock away from your dream career. Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached!

Field of Study:

Completed Bachelor Degree in Education at USP Labasa Campus

Job Role:

Lecturer at University of Canterbury

Testimonial:

USP’s DFL mode of learning at small campuses like Labasa is commendable as it understands the idea of Pacific communities been isolated, with limited resources, or support which enables us to manoeuvre our space and builds in us resilience and adaptability to venture into higher studies. “Never get off your dreams, visions put some discipline and sacrifice into it, later you will enjoy the fruits of your labour”.

Field of Study:

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration (HRM)

Job Role:

Student Administrative Services Coordinator, USP Labasa Campus

Organisation:

The University of the South Pacific

Testimonial:

USP has built in me fundamental skills which assisted me in a successful career transition from a primary school teacher to the pivotal role of SAS Coordinator. with the courses at USP offered in various modes it suits individuals who have busy schedules. and as always you are never too old to set another goal or to dream another dream.

Field of Study:

Master of Business Administration

Job Role:

Divisional Fire Officer, Labasa

Organisation:

National Fire Authority

Testimonial:

I was inspired by my friends to get enrolled in the MBA programme at USP. The knowledge and skills acquired by being part of the MBA Programme has really groomed me to become a more strategic leader who can impart the practical knowledge and the skill-sets that are critical for the progress.

MBA programme at USP are the best in shaping personality and behavioural skills, which are the most essential qualities of leaders. Learning everything by practice consumes time, through MBA Programme at USP I have found that we can learn management skills and skills to tackle real-life problems in businesses, thus the learnings has really transformed my deliveries and I am happy to be part of this learning journey.

MBA programmes aren’t just for professionals who aspire to leadership positions—they’re for future leaders of any organisation.

Field of Study:

• Bachelor of Commerce Management and Public Administration, Tourism Studies
• Postgraduate Diplomacy and International Affairs

Job Role:

Team Leader for Savusavu Immigration Department – Cakaudrove Province, Savusavu.

Organisation:

Fijian Immigration Department

Testimonial:

The University of the South Pacific has made me come out of my comfort zone and experience a wider range of experiences while studying and acquiring relevant skills set that are relevant to my work in the Immigration Department.

Field of Study:

Masters of Commerce in Management & Public Administration (Thesis)

Job Role:

PacTAFE Programme Coordinator, USP Labasa Campus

Organisation:

The University of the South Pacific

Testimonial:

I am proud to be a USP Labasa Campus alumnus. They have carried me through from Foundation to Undergraduate to Postgraduate and now completing my Masters.

The competitive advantage of a USP graduate in any organisation is highly distinguishable from other employees, and that is, the Quality each graduate carry with them to the workforce. When you graduate from USP, the possibilities are limitless.

Field of Study:

Bachelors in Education and Professional Diploma Business Management, PACTAFE Labasa

Job Role:

School Head Primary, Labasa

Organisation:

Ministry of Education, Arts & Heritage, Fiji Islands

Testimonial:

USP has empowered and enabled me to be where I am today. With its quality, credence, supportive staff and high standards, USP equips its students with the knowledge, skills, values, attitudes and supports their learners to strive for excellence. To anyone wishing to further your studies – USP will never disappoint you.

Field of Study:

Masters in Education

Job Role:

USP Savusavu Centre Coordinator

Organisation:

The University of the South Pacific

Testimonial:

I pursued and graduated with a Masters in Education from USP, studying through DFL right from Savusavu Centre. This programme has helped me to appreciate Pacific cultures and hold onto my traditional values amidst social, political and technological changes. USP has inculcated a deeper appreciation for me to embrace my iTaukei culture as part of a larger Pacifica body of culture sharing and creating knowledge despite the heavy imprints of Western influence on the Pacific Indigenous people.

Field of Study:

Masters of Education – 2018

Postgraduate in Applied Linguistics & English Teaching – 2020

Job Role:

UU114 Teaching Assistant

Organisation:

The University of the South Pacific

Testimonial:

I have always wanted to go as far as possible in life and the only possible way I consider growth and progress is through Education. The University of the South Pacific has reached out to me in a place where electricity couldn’t!