Student Profiles

Emma Walker, Hospitality Management

Emma Walker is one of QRC's inaugural intake of Diploma of Hospitality Management students who first arrived in April ’06.

George Gaddum, NZ, Hospitality Management

At 19 years old, Diploma of Hospitality Management student, George Gaddum, has seen more of life than most people twice his age.

Graeme Sharpe, Zimbabwe, Adventure Tourism Management

From the wilds of Africa to the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Graeme Sharp has come a long way around the world to pursue his career.

Jacob McDonald, NZ, Hospitality Management

Jacob McDonald, NZ, Hospitality Management

Former Rotorua Lakes High School student, Jacob McDonald, is the very-deserving recipient of QRC's 2007 National Scholarship. The inaugural scholarships were established to identify New Zealand teenagers who could become ambassadors for QRC and to give them the opportunity to have a world class education. The scholarships cover the full tuition fee for the duration of the programme.

Jacob arrived at QRC in January '07 before completing his Internship at Qualia - a brand new five star resort on Australia's Hamilton Island.

Jacob is now back on campus completing his final terms before he leaves in July.

Jehan Driver, India, Adventure Tourism Management

Jehan Driver has been in the country just a few months and is already looking to stay as long as possible.

Makoto Bruderer, Switzerland, Adventure Tourism Management

Joining the July ATM intake is 23 year old Swiss student, Makoto Bruderer.

Nicola Miller, NZ, Adventure Tourism Management

"Being in Queenstown is great - it is the best place to learn with all the mountains and activities here".

Adam Tomlinson, Hospitality Management

Adam Tomlinson is the winner of the 2008 Diploma of Hospitality Management Scholarship.

Nikolai Heaphy-Page, Adventure Tourism Managment

Growing up in Nelson, 18 year old Nikolai Heaphy-Page has always been involved in the great outdoors.