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“We have made
very different
connections
being here than
we ever would
have made if
we had stayed
in Canada.”
Dylan & Victoria’s Story
Meet Dylan and Victoria, a couple
from Ontario, Canada, who’ve made
New Zealand their home away from
home while they follow their
chiropractic dreams.
A Purpose And A Plan
Dylan and Victoria have always had a passion for
helping people. They met whilst studying
kinesiology and, after jointly committing to a
career in chiropractic, began researching schools
across the US and Canada together.
Both struggled with the disconnect they
discovered between their own personal values
and the philosophy of local colleges on offer,
but, after being introduced to the NZCC
immediately connected with the Kiwi college’s
vitalistic approach and applied to join.
Global Impact From Down Under
Now in their final year at the College, Dylan
and Victoria are firmly part of the world-wide
chiropractic movement and agree that being
based in a small country on the other side of the
world hasn’t stopped them from making a global
impact on the chiropractic stage.
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After attending the World Congress of Chiropractic
Students (WCCS) AGM in Brisbane in his 昀椀rst year,
Dylan was nominated to be the organisation’s
regional co-ordinator, joining the international
executive team as the liaison between WCCS and
each of the partner schools around Asia and the
South Paci昀椀c. He held the position for a year and
says he’s made priceless connections as a result.
“I basically know chiropractors all around the
world now and being able to network with them
has allowed me to get different perspectives and
have a better understanding of what chiropractic
is like globally.” Victoria also played a leadership
role within WCCS, acting as the College's
representative in the organisation.
Stay And Play
Dylan and Victoria have been just as passionate
about exploring New Zealand in their spare time as
they have been about the chiropractic profession.
This love for seeing the country’s sights is so
strong, they’ve even decided to extend their stay.
Both agree combining the opportunity to travel
with the opportunity to continue your education
is a great way to make the most out of time
abroad and recommended other international
students consider doing the same, both for the life
experience and the important balance it offers.
