Single Mum Rises Above Hurdles To Graduate With PhD From NZ
In 2016, her husband passed away and so did her mother. These tragedies made the year an especially difficult one for her, and her two boys, the younger of whom was only a seven-month-old at the time.
Monday 03 April 2023 | 12:10
Graduate from Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand Kesaia Tawa Nawaqaliva.
Kesaia Tawa Nawaqaliva’s journey to attain a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Health (Nursing) from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) was a challenging one.
The Vunisinu Village, Rewa native, with maternal links to Navatu Village in Drekeniwai, Vanua Levu, persevered through difficulties to become the best version of herself.
Despite being a full-time wife and mother, juggling studies and holding a full-time job, Ms Nawaqaliva would not let her challenges deter her.
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In 2016, her husband passed away and so did her mother. These tragedies made the year an especially difficult one for her, and her two boys, the younger of whom was only a seven-month-old at the time.
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