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Student reflects on growth after completing Placement Ready Programme
Master’s student Nadeeka Nimali Abeykoon says she grew professionally and personally while completing our new Placement Ready Programme.
She has now started her role as a Financial Services Operations Management Intern with foreign exchange provider City Forex NZ following a successful interview.
Nadeeka recently completed the Placement Ready Programme, which includes training in professional communication, interview readiness, and workplace expectations.
She says the experience helped her realise that becoming a resilient and strong person is not about avoiding challenges, but about learning how to face them with patience, clarity, and a positive mindset.
“It is about accepting situations, controlling our reactions, continuously improving ourselves, and moving forward even during uncertainty.”
She adds that it is important to have the courage to be yourself, stay true to your values, and understand your identity.
“Don’t be afraid to show who you are while growing in a new environment.”
Nadeeka says she has developed a deeper understanding of self-awareness, mindset, and personal growth, and that these lessons align with concepts found in her Buddhist beliefs.
She is grateful to the Employability Team for the opportunity to complete the Placement Ready Programme.
“Their support has played a significant role in helping me grow both personally and professionally,” she says.
