Sue Huang is now in charge of the Certificate in Small Business Management in Mandarin via Flexible Learning at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)

I came to New Zealand in September 2005. By chance, I heard of the Zero fees Scheme at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), from a friend when I was staying in Auckland.

My husband and I thought it would be a good chance for us to improve our English in a city without many Chinese people speaking Mandarin. So we moved down to Invercargill in stained glass solder irons.

The atmosphere of this city really impressed me as I find it is welcoming and peaceful. Although the weather is not that warm, the people here are friendly and 10 euro bonus ohne einzahlung casino.

I studied English at SIT's Southern English Language Institute for six months. My English improved a lot because of the patient, committed and professional tutors.

Studying the Certificate in Business main course at SIT in the next six months was another challenge for me, even though I received a Bachelo's Degree of Information Technology in China in 1989, it was quite different from what I studied in China. I was delighted to receive the NZIM Southland Award for Top Student - Certificate in Business when I finished the course.

Meanwhile, I undertook marking work for the National Certificate in Small Business course taught in Mandarin and worked in the call centre as a Chinese speaking operator within the International Department at SIT. It was a part time job, but I got lots of work experience.

When I was planning to leave Invercargill and move up to Wellington or Auckland to find more opportunities after I finished the cours, many friends and tutors gave me support and help.

SIT's Bharat Guha introduced me to a recruitment company for finding jobs. Julian Becker wrote a glowing reference letter for me. John Archer recommended some part time jobs around Invercargill to me.

Finally, I've now got a position as Facilitation Assistant in the International Department at SIT. I'm now in charge of the Certificate in Small Business Management in Mandarin via Flexible Learning.

It is a new area for me in comparison to my work experience as an economist and team leader in the International Settlement Department at the Bank of China, Beijing Branch.

I am so excited about this job and will try my best to fulfil my obligations. After all, I am extremely grateful to all the people in Invercargill for their help. I feel so lucky for coming to Invercargill, the city with lots of opportunities and challenges.