Sherry Liu is among a steady stream of mums returning to the classroom.
The mother of two children topped up her University Entrance credits before embarking on a Bachelor of Nursing degree in 2015 at WITT.
And her Certificate in Tertiary Studies challenged her to a range of subjects – Sociology (focusing on New Zealand society), Science Level 3 and Communications. With passes in these, she is well on her way to gaining UE and a new start in life with nursing.
She admits it can be a real juggling act, trying to study full-time with good results as well as be a committed mum. But Sherry, who was born in Taiwan but immigrated with her parents to New Zealand 24 years ago, is confident of succeeding.
“I’m amazed at how helpful and supportive the tutors are here. They are so committed to helping you get through, like getting essay structures right, preparing you for exams and everything, really.”
Sherry, who has moved to Taranaki from Wellington, has found the fact that there are many other mothers returning to study encouraging and they tend to support each other, especially in understanding the demands of children and family life.
She is hopeful of a long and happy nursing career in New Plymouth once she completes her nursing degree.