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“Coming to
New Zealand has
opened my mind
to other options.
My studies and
connections
here are opening
up so many
opportunities
for me.”
Katie’s Story
Meet Katie, a second year student
from Okotoks, a small town south of
Calgary, Canada, who has dreamed of
being a chiropractor since she was 15.
A Clear Vision
Katie was a 15-year-old high school student when
her father drove her to Calgary city to hear the
College’s presentation to potential Canadian
students - and she was instantly hooked. She sent
in her application and, from that point, focused
her sights on doing what she needed to do to
make her chiropractic dreams a reality, including
selecting subjects in high school that would set
her up well for her tertiary chapter, which she also
hoped would allow her to explore new parts of the
world. “I had never been to New Zealand but I had
always had the idea that my university years would
be a good time to get some travel in too, so
having my chiropractic school of choice based in
New Zealand allowed me to do both.”
Get Stuck In!
Since officially joining on campus, Katie has
continued her passion for connecting and
networking. “All the College events are great for
meeting people, having fun, making connections,
and networking with others in the profession.”
Doing Well Together
She says College community really has become her
local family, with the College and students creating
a strong support system for each other. “Even
before I left Canada I had College staff helping
with the administrative side of life in New Zealand.
The College is so on to it with those sorts of things,
you’re not left on your own.”
A World Of Opportunity
Katie is excited to get stuck into her internship
and Chiropractic Centre experience over the next
two years. After that, she plans to sit her Canadian
board exams, so that setting up a practice back at
home is an option for her.
She’s not planning to head straight back to Canada
though, opting instead to stay in New Zealand for
a couple more years to get some local practice and
consider some of the academic pathways available
to graduates at the College and to explore the
country further.
It’s this 昀氀exibility and balance which Katie says she
really appreciates about the chiropractic profession
and plans to fully leverage in the years to come. “I
want to help people but enjoy myself as well.”
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