Tina Schaefer
Germany
PhD Speech and Language Therapy
While completing her Diploma in Speech and Language in Germany, Tina visited Canterbury to research the possibility of doing her Master’s here. “I was impressed with the openness, friendliness and readiness to help of the International Office and the Communication Disorders Department. I kept in contact with the Head of the Department, who was very supportive at all times. As a result, when I was ready to do my Masters, I did not have to think twice where to go!”
Tina has completed her Master’s with excellent results and she is the recipient of a University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarship and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to continue her studies at UC.
“Clearly the most outstanding quality of Canterbury is the close contact of professors, lecturers and clinical educators with their students. The lectures have a very high standard, are well structured, comprehensive, and include latest research findings.”
Tina has thoroughly enjoyed the NZ lifestyle. “I found that New Zealanders are very friendly. Everywhere you go, people are happy to help you.” Tina enjoys going on tramps, experiencing nature, and being active. “Within one hour out of Christchurch you are in untouched nature and what I found most astonishing is that there are not many people around. I find balancing long studying hours with being in nature a great way to stay energetic, balanced, motivated, enthusiastic, and focused.”