Julia arrived at the end of 2005 from Cambodia. In her
application to become a First Foundation scholar she reflects on
how far she has come since then and shows deep appreciation for
those who have nurtured her along the way. She confesses it is has
not been easy with her family still living in Cambodia.
Julia has relished the opportunities that she has had through
school to contribute to people in the wider community, namely
Alzheimer's Auckland and the elderly through a programme called
Learning Buddy.
Her community spirit combined with her life experience feed a
growing passion to support other Cambodian immigrants
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In terms of schoolwork, Julia wasa diligent all-rounder
with a passion for Mathematics. Julia's fascination with numbers,
finance and business has given her a clear vision for the
future. She graduated from The University of Auckland
with a Bachelor of Mathematical Science at the end 2015 and is
intending to study part-time for a Master of Applied Finance.
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