Reina Beamsley-Allan
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Latin America, Social Realities in Mexico
Introduction
Taku hei piripiri, taku hei mokimoki, taku hei tawhiri, taku kati taramea. Tihei Mauriora.
Ko Tawhirirangi, Tongariro, Ruapehu, Matiti nga maunga.
Ko Mohaka, Wanganui, Maraetaha nga awa.
Ko Taupo-nui-atea te moana.
Ko Te Arawa, Takitimu, Horouta nga waka.
Ko Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Tuwharetoa, Te Atihanuia-Paparangi, Ngai Tamanuhiri nga iwi.
Ko Ngati Pahauwera, Ngati Manunui, Nga Paerangi nga waka.
Ko Kaiwhaiki, Maniaiti, Waipapa-a-iwi, Te Muriwai nga marae.
Tihei Mauriora
Ko Reina Beamsley-Allan toku ingoa.
My name is Reina Beamsley-Allan, and I am currently studying a Bachelor of Global Studies majoring in Global Politics and Human Rights, with my area studies being the Pacific, and a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in International Law. I intend to pursue a career in International Relations and Foreign Affairs.
I chose to apply for this programme because I believed it would be an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience with the social challenges faced by communities worldwide and, more specifically, the Indigenous Communities. Furthermore, I believe it will help deepen my perspective on the similarities and differences in a Global Perspective on social challenges between the Māori Community and the Mexican Community.
I believe this will be the perfect opportunity for students to gain a greater global perspective on social issues and challenges regardless of their degree because it is an integral part of being a global citizen.