Tell us about your experience on this programme This was an amazing experience that definitely exceeded my expectations! Learning about the Fijian traditions and customs while being fully immersed in the culture was truly humbling and greatly interesting. The persepctives I gained were to be more open to new experiences while also being grateful for…Continue Reading Meleana’s Report – Sport Development Project (2024)
Tell us about your experience on this programme I found the project through an email sent about Think Pacific partnering with the University of Auckland. I was nervous about the travel and I didn’t know what to expect from it. However, I loved every moment of it and it is a life experience I will…Continue Reading Samiuela’s Report – Youth Empowerment Project (2024)
Tell us about your experience on this programme This week I came back home to Auckland from the most transformative, inspiring and touching experience of my life. Through The University of Auckland, I had the opportunity to go overseas to Fiji and take part in the Youth Empowerment Volunteer Project with Think Pacific. When I…Continue Reading Myer’s Report – Youth Empowerment Project (2024)
Tell us about your experience on this programme I learned about this program from a random CDES email about summer internships. As a Pacific (Samoan) person and a BA student specialising in Pacific Studies, Organisational Studies and Sustainability, Think Pacific’s Fiji experience stood out to me. I’ve always wanted to work within Pacific communities. I…Continue Reading Emily’s Report – Youth Empowerment Project (2023)
Tell us about your experience on this programme Bula! From landing in Nandi to leaving our village, I had thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was my first time in Fiji, and I was super excited to learn about indigenous Fijian culture and practices! While we were in the village, the sections of each day, being…Continue Reading Kat’s Report – Youth Empowerment Project (2024)