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“My goal is to help
design, plan and
carry out innovative
construction projects
that can be beneficial to
the economy while being
safe and sustainable.”
Junior Timothy Doedoke
He has always been interested in building 2nd-year student
things, says construction engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in
student Junior Timothy Doedoke who came Construction Engineering
to AUT as an international student from the
Solomon Islands, supported by a Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade NZ Scholarship.
“I chose to study construction engineering because it was
always my passion to build things and be creative. Good
construction engineering means that you can be sure of
your safety and everyone else’s because you’ve learnt to
design, plan, construct and manage infrastructures, and
you contribute to ensuring a fun and safe environment
for you and your community to live in.
“The variety of courses helps broaden my understanding
of the engineering world and gives me an appreciation Applications for New
of my path towards becoming an engineer.” Zealand Scholarships for
study in 2022 are open. Visit
www.nzscholarships.govt.nz
aut.ac.nz/pacific for the latest info.
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