Moeko Shigeoka, Bachelor of Tourism Management
Moeko’s ambition was to become part of the tourism industry. Now, after graduating with a Bachelor of Tourism Management, Moeko, from Japan, is a tour coordinator at JTB in Auckland
She said JTB is the largest travel agency in Japan, and one of the largest in the world.
“My studies helped me to understand what is required to work in the real world. And I believe if I need to work in Japan later, I can bring these skills back to Japan with me and I can work in the tourism industry in Japan.”
She said people in New Zealand are friendly”.
“It is such a good environment to study in New Zealand, as classes consist of small numbers of people, so teachers can keep an eye on each one of the students and give you extra care.”
She said her parents chose Lincoln University because Lincoln township, in which the university is situated, was small and quiet, “so they thought I could focus on studying”.
She studied English for Academic Purposes (EAP), at Lincoln, to help improve her language skills, describing the teachers as very helpful.
“I asked for extra homework and they checked it, marked it, and gave me comments to improve my English.”
She enjoyed being part of the international student community at Lincoln, participating in international nights.
“Lincoln has many foreign students and once a year they cook their own local food and wear their traditional costume. I have been involved with the international nights for a few years and I enjoy it very much".
She described Lincoln as friendly, eco-friendly, and energetic.