"Kaua e whakaarohia te mahinga engari te otinga"
- Think not on the labour, rather reflect on the completion.
What does it mean to be a Maori or Pacific Island student at AIS St Helens?
Academic support
Studying can be a scary experience fortunately what makes AIS St Helens unique from other larger institutions is that we are very whanau (family) orientated.
Small class sizes and one-on-one support from our Marketing Executive (Domestic), Kasanita, ensures your student journey is as smooth as possible. Kasanita is available to offer advice and encouragement.
Social development
A highlight of student life is the new friendships you develop. At AIS St Helens, you can make friends with people from around the world.
MPI study group
This group runs every Wednesday night during the semester. Lecturers can be invited at the request of students in order to assist with assignments, presentation preparation, and to answer any questions regarding the course(s) they teach.
Social/Sports sessions
MPI students get together every Friday night at the Asquith Campus sports hall for games of volleyball, table tennis and basketball games, and also form groups to use the gymnasium after their classes during the week.
Social development
A highlight of student life is the new friendships you develop. At AIS St Helens, you can make friends with people from around the world.
The many events (whanau evenings, church visits, etc.) that the MPI Committee plan or participate in throughout the year foster our whanau atmosphere. Family and friends of students are encouraged to participate and see what learning at AIS St Helens is all about.
Spiritual support
MPI staff and students come together once a week at the Asquith Campus to sing, pray and praise together. Students are able to share their spiritual experiences and difficulties with each other, and in return receive guidance and support from staff and fellow students.
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Choosing the right course
What do all the fancy words mean?
When deciding upon a course the choice can be overwhelming. If you are unfamiliar with the tertiary system, the many words and terminology can be confusing. Here are the meanings of some of the words you may come across:
Undergraduate: Study at the level of a bachelor's degree
Postgraduate: Study at the level of a master's degree
Foundation: If you have few qualifications or limited experience, these courses prepare you for study at the undergraduate level
Diploma: A one- or two-year qualification at the undergraduate level
Bachelors Degree: A three-year undergraduate qualification
Masters: A one- or two-year postgraduate qualification
Cross-credit: If you have studied the same course or a similar course at another institution, you may request to be given credit for the successful completion of that course& towards your& AIS St Helens programme of study.
How do I make the right choice?
Before you choose the best course for you, consider the following questions:
· Will I enjoy this course?
· Will this course help towards further education or towards my chosen career?
· Do I have the right qualifications or skills to apply for this course?
· Who can I talk to who can tell me about this course?
· How will I pay for this course?
Our Student Services Officers at AIS St Helens can help you with some of these questions, or you can also talk to graduates of the programmes.
The following programmes are popular with our Maori and Pacific Island students:
3.025 National Certificate in Hospitality (Food and Beverage Service) (Level 3)
3.300 Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM)
2.300 Bachelor of International Business (BIB)
7.300 Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
7.400 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
