“MIT is known for helping to build, mould and prepare students with the experience, knowledge, skills, and confidence to make the world a better place. So, I knew this would be the right place to begin this part of my journey."

No matter what stage in your life journey you are at, MIT is a great choice for you to begin or continue with your education. Whether you are straight out of high school or looking for a fresh new start, MIT will have many options to choose from. Courses are delivered in a way that keep you engaged, connected and involved with your learning and as a bonus, you get to meet great people along the way.

Education is key to success and MIT has played a pivotal part as the foundation of what I have accomplished so far. I have found myself no longer holding back but knowing I have the potential and mindset to achieve and follow my dreams.

MIT has a unique and diverse culture that makes you feel accepted and a sense of belonging."

Jacinta Fue
MIT digital technologies graduate

"My social worker put me on the straight and narrow, which kind of gave me options not to choose the life that I thought I wanted. I'm a school dropout. I came here and got the school cert, which I didn't get in school. It's not that I wasn't good enough, it’s just that school didn't fit. So, I came to a place that fit me. I’ve been through MIT three times. So that says a lot for this place and my journey in life. I’m still here, and I’m nearly finished.

What I enjoy most about studying at MIT is the tutors, the support our tutors actually gave us, and the camaraderie in terms of our class, our brotherhood, our sisterhood. That's the biggest thing. You go on your own journey and you have your own goals, but you need the support. And that support usually starts with your class."

Scott Matapakia
MIT social work student

"After leaving high school I was a little lost but I enjoyed playing on the computer as a hobby, so I decided I would give digital technologies a try. The course teaches us a lot about web design and coding. It is difficult but also really fun.

After studying you can go and work in IT or you can use your skills to build your own websites, so it will help if you want to start a career in that.

What I enjoy most about MIT is the opportunity to make new friends. It’s a fun and outgoing atmosphere here. You learn new things every day. I want to aim for my bachelors and try to make it in life."

Jorden Souriyavong
MIT digital technologies student

"MIT has been an integral part of my journey from certificate level to graduating with a business degree. It offered the qualifications I was looking for and the flexibility that enabled me to study while working full-time. I always felt supported and found the help I needed from classroom-based learning to online webinars.

The family vibe at MIT was important to me and with the ability to work and study in South Auckland made things simple and accessible."

Zeena Khan
MIT business graduate

"My family knew that I've always wanted to be a teacher so they have always supported me and encouraged me to pursue higher education, even though I did leave school early from an accident at 16. My number one priority is to get an education, and make sure that I can provide a better life for my family and the family that I will have in the future.

To anyone that has left school early, just know that you can pursue higher education, there's no limits on that, just believe in yourself and always strive for better. Just go for it and never let anything hold you back would be my advice to someone that wants to study at MIT."

Steffi Webb-Butler
MIT early childhood education student