Making a move for the better – Island girl opts for teaching career

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Emele Vakavuvu at FNU Nasinu campus after her enrollment. Picture: SUPPLIED

Nineteen-year-old Emele Vakavuvu had to make a difficult but important decision to step out of her comfort zone to pursue a career in the teaching profession.

Leaving her parents behind on Taveuni, Ms Vakavuvu relocated to Lautoka last month to enrol in the program Bachelor of Education (Secondary) majoring in English and geography at the Fiji National University’s (FNU) College of Humanities and Education (CHE).

Ms Vakavuvu said it was not easy for her to make this move.

“While I have two elder siblings studying on Viti Levu, who assisted me with the enrolment process and the re-location, I still feel the pain of not being able to see my parents daily,” said Ms Vakavuvu.

“This, however, is a good learning opportunity for me of becoming more independent and I look forward to university life.” Ms Vakavuvu is eager to make new friends and explore the city life.

However, she remains grounded and knows that studies take precedence over social life. The island girl opted for a teaching career who believes that teachers are great influencers in the lives of students.

“Of cause many choose to become a teacher to make a difference in the lives of students.

“I believe I can achieve this by being more than just an educator. When I start teaching, I want to be a mentor and a friend to my students.

“This is the type of teacher I want to be and I strongly believe FNU is the best institution in the country to mould me in this direction.”

Ms Vakavuvu hopes to return to Taveuni after completing her studies.

“I would love to go back and live with my parents and teach my island kids if given a chance after graduation.”

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