In 2010 I arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, full of excitement and with one dream in mind: to complete a professional early childhood qualification. I enrolled in a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) course at NZTC, where I soon realised that my assignments would need to be submitted online. Initially this made me a little nervous, as I am not computer-literate. However, my worries disappeared the first day I logged on to NZTC Online and realised that study guides to research tools there were user-friendly. Due to circumstances beyond my control, in July 2012 I had to withdraw from the programme and move back to India. I thought it was the end of my dream, but thankfully, the college came to my assistance and helped me withdraw and re-enrol in the Bachelor of Education (ECE) which I could complete without field practice requirements. Before I reached India, my admission to NZTC India was finalised and my application was accepted. Finishing my degree seemed like an impossible dream at first, but I made it with the help and support of NZTC.
Now, having graduated with an internationally recognised qualification under my belt, I work at Pathways World School, a group of International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in India. My dream has been fulfilled.
On this journey, I have learnt so much about the formative early years, but more importantly I have learnt a lot about myself. I look back on my college days as fun-filled and knowledge- packed. Thanks again to everyone who helped me in transitioning through a difficult time to reach my destination, and with so much love and encouragement!
