My name is Sanky Meng and I’m from
Hohhot, China. I will soon graduate with a PostgraduateDiploma in Geographic Information Sciences (PGDipGIS) from Victoria
University of Wellington. Before I came to New Zealand for this program, I
had a few worries about studying and living in New Zealand. English
is particularly difficult for Chinese students, and the education system and
cultures are totally different.
It’s true that at the start, it wasn’t easy.
However, I got a lot of help from the lecturers and my classmates, in
both my studies and with any problems with language. For example, Andrew
Rae, the GIS Technician often supported me to solve
problems and answered my questions in the computer labs. Having spent
a lot of time in our GIS lab, I had many discussions about assignments and GIS.
I generally chatted about GIS and life with my classmates and with
their help improved my English along the way! Without their help and
friendship, I wouldn't have been able to integrate into this new environment so
quickly.
I chose to specialize in GIS because of Google Earth which
attracted me to the field. Being the kind of person who is interested in new
technologies, I took a bachelor degree of Geography Information Systems in
Beijing. I enjoy studying GIS and think it's a great field to be in.
The MGIS program gave me plenty of professional GIS knowledge across
both theory and practical applications, such as programming skills, advanced
spatial analysis, and GIS in conservation. I am very fortunate to be able to
study in New Zealand. This is such a beautiful country and the locals are very
kind and friendly.
After one year of studying, my English has improved
significantly and study at Victoria University has highly increased my GIS knowledge
and has broadened my outlook on life. I have now built up my skills and
confidence and look forward to working in the GIS industry.
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