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“ There is support

everywhere at

AUT.”

Virylson Nomae

Virylson is determined to be a role model to his younger Bachelor of Engineering Technology
cousins and brother, and came to AUT on a New Zealand in Electrical Engineering student
Pacific Scholarship to do just that.
He came to AUT from the Solomon Islands because of the academic
nature of the University’s engineering degree, the relevance of the course
material for the engineering industry, and the support offered to students.
“There is support everywhere you go at AUT, you just need to ask for it.”
Coming to New Zealand and surrounding himself with many different people at
AUT has helped Virylson with his communication skills.
“Engineering itself is collaborative, there is a lot of problem solving and everyone
has a different opinion. I’ve learnt to communicate more clearly and be open to
other people’s views.”
Virylson received the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade New Zealand Pacific
Scholarship Achievement Award in 2015, and after completing his Bachelor of
Engineering Technology he would like to continue his studies at postgraduate level.
“It means a lot to be here at AUT, and I will recommend this programme to anyone
back home who is willing to pursue engineering as a field of study.”

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40 Islands Business, November 2020