Discover what it’s really like to study at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) through the experiences of our international students and graduates.
From arriving in a new country to building careers and lifelong connections, these stories highlight the journeys, challenges, and successes of students who have chosen to study with us in Southland and Queenstown.
Every student's journey is different. Here are just a few of the stories from international students currently studying at SIT.
These stories reflect the real experiences of international students as they adapt to life in New Zealand, explore new opportunities, and work towards their academic goals.
Farha Khan already had an established career in the health sector before she chose to come to New Zealand and further her studies.
Exchange student Sera-Therise from Germany has chosen to include a year’s study overseas in New Zealand to complete papers towards a Bachelor of IT, at SIT Invercargill.
For many students, their journey at SIT leads to meaningful career pathways and long-term opportunities in New Zealand and beyond. Our graduates share how their experience has helped shape their future.
Hear from SIT graduates who have successfully completed their studies and taken the next step in their careers. These stories highlight the outcomes, skills, and opportunities gained through studying at SIT.
When Tiago Feitoza graduated with a Master of Applied Management from SIT in 2024, it was the fulfilment of a dream which had started years earlier in Brazil.
It was the convenience and flexibility of distance learning through SIT2LRN that first caught Gemma Brewer’s attention when she was considering study.
When Keri Hawkins decided she wanted to create a future for herself, she turned to SIT2LRN because she needed the freedom and flexibility that remote learning could offer.
Wherever you're from, whatever you want to study. SIT gives you an affordable, supported, world-class education in one of the most extraordinary places on earth.
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