Thursday 08 February, 2018 PRESS RELEASE

P. O. Box 7222, Nasinu, Fiji. Tel: (679) 3394 000 Fax: (679) 3394 003 fnu.ac.fj

Colleges:

Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry

Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies

Engineering, Science & Technology

Humanities and Education

Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences

National Training & Productivity Centre

Thursday 08 February, 2018

PRESS RELEASE

Tubuna determined to accomplish her dream

Suva, Fiji Islands.

¡°My focus will always remain on my dream of graduating in the blue gown from the

Bachelor of Laws programme as there are expectations of many embedded with the

realisation of this dream.¡±

Iowane Tubuna of Nalidi Nakorotubu, Ra was beaming with excitement as she attended the

College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies (CBHTS) orientation session with more

than 350 students on Nasinu campus earlier today.

Tubuna, who comes from a farming background, said she was fortunate to have been given

Tertiary Education Loan Scheme (TELS) to study at the Fiji National University.

She used to travel 7 km daily in a Carriers to attend high school and said she was always

determined to get enrolled at the national university.

¡°My parents are dalo and yaqona farmers. From the six siblings, my two elder brothers and

sister help my parents on the farm. I am the fourth eldest and the younger two are also

schooling,¡± Tubuna said.

¡°I always dreamt of studying at a tertiary institution so that I can pursue the career of my

choice after which I will also be able to help my parents financially and assist my other

siblings with their studies. I want to make my family proud and give them the rewards of

their sacrifices in helping me reach up to this place in life.¡±

¡°Currently, I am trying to adjust to the city life. The lifestyle here is somewhat different

from how we live back in the village where you will get to see more greenery but it is more

buildings and cars here. The dressing style is also quite different with pace of life being so

fast,¡± Tubuna added.

College Dean, Professor Ram Karan encouraged the students to be divergent thinkers. He

said this type of students generate more creative ideas by exploring many possible

solutions of one problem.

¡°When you are here, you will be told to do things in certain ways but do not be afraid to

differ from what might be expected of you. If you can differ and justify than you should be

rewarded for that. We are here to help you develop your potentials,¡± said Professor Karan.

Locations: College of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry, Head Office - Koronivia, P. O. Box 1544, Nausori: Ph:(679) 347 9200, Fax:(679) 340 0275. College of Business, Hospitality & Tourism Studies, Head Office - P. O. Box 7222, Samabula, Suva: Ph:(679) 338 1044 Fax: (679) 331 3185.

College of Engineering, Science & Technology, Head Office - P. O. Box 3722, Samabula, Suva: Ph:(679) 338 1044 Fax: (679) 337 0375. College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Head Office - Brown Street, Private Mail Bag, Suva: Ph:(679) 331 1700 Fax: (679) 330 3469.

College of Humanities & Education, Head Office ¨C P.O Box 7222, Nasinu: Ph:(679) 339 4000 Fax:(679) 339 4003.

National Training & Productivity Centre - Head Office - Training House Lot 1, Beaumont Road, Narere, PO Box 6890, Nasinu, Fiji. Tel: (679) 331 1009 Fax: (679) 334 0184. Nabua Centre: Jerusalem Road, Nabua, GPO Box 15676, Suva, Fiji. Tel: (679) 338 4777 Fax: (679) 337 0446 Suva

Centre: 11 Cumming St, Suva, Fiji. Tel: (679) 330 6377 Fax: (679) 330 6340. Namaka Centre: Queens Road, Namaka Private Mail Bag, Nadi Airport, Fiji. Tel: (679) 672 5730 Fax: (679) 672 5722. Lautoka Centre: Off Naceva St, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka, Fiji. Tel: (679) 666 7000 Fax: (679)

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P. O. Box 7222, Nasinu, Fiji. Tel: (679) 3394 000 Fax: (679) 3394 003 fnu.ac.fj

Colleges:

Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry

Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies

Engineering, Science & Technology

Humanities and Education

Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences

National Training & Productivity Centre

The orientation session was organised to welcome the first year CBHTS day class students.

Another session will be held this evening at 6pm for evening students together with those

enrolled in Post Graduate Diploma, Masters and Executive Masters in Business

Administration programmes.

For further information, please contact the Kalpana Kaajal on Email: kalpana.kaajal@fnu.ac.fj or

Phone: 3394000 ext. 2886

About the Fiji National University: The Fiji National University (FNU) was established through the merger of 7

government-owned tertiary institutions in Fiji, and commenced operations from 1 January 2010. The constituent

institutions are found at over 40 different locations across Fiji, and collectively offer Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced

Diplomas, Degrees, Postgraduate qualifications and Skills Upgrading for those who are already in employment.

Approximately 30,000 students pass through the University each year. Over the last six years of its operations, the

University has registered major achievements with regard to new programme delivery, quality improvements and

contribution to research and publications via its 5 Colleges: The College of Humanities & Education (CHE), the College

of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences (CMNHS), the College of Engineering, Science & Technology (CEST), the

College of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry (CAFF), the College of Business, Hospitality & Tourism Studies (CBHTS)

and the National Training & Productivity Centre (NTPC).

Locations: College of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry, Head Office - Koronivia, P. O. Box 1544, Nausori: Ph:(679) 347 9200, Fax:(679) 340 0275. College of Business, Hospitality & Tourism Studies, Head Office - P. O. Box 7222, Samabula, Suva: Ph:(679) 338 1044 Fax: (679) 331 3185.

College of Engineering, Science & Technology, Head Office - P. O. Box 3722, Samabula, Suva: Ph:(679) 338 1044 Fax: (679) 337 0375. College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Head Office - Brown Street, Private Mail Bag, Suva: Ph:(679) 331 1700 Fax: (679) 330 3469.

College of Humanities & Education, Head Office ¨C P.O Box 7222, Nasinu: Ph:(679) 339 4000 Fax:(679) 339 4003.

National Training & Productivity Centre - Head Office - Training House Lot 1, Beaumont Road, Narere, PO Box 6890, Nasinu, Fiji. Tel: (679) 331 1009 Fax: (679) 334 0184. Nabua Centre: Jerusalem Road, Nabua, GPO Box 15676, Suva, Fiji. Tel: (679) 338 4777 Fax: (679) 337 0446 Suva

Centre: 11 Cumming St, Suva, Fiji. Tel: (679) 330 6377 Fax: (679) 330 6340. Namaka Centre: Queens Road, Namaka Private Mail Bag, Nadi Airport, Fiji. Tel: (679) 672 5730 Fax: (679) 672 5722. Lautoka Centre: Off Naceva St, Private Mail Bag, Lautoka, Fiji. Tel: (679) 666 7000 Fax: (679)

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