Student Profiles
Emma Walker is one of QRC's inaugural intake of Diploma of Hospitality Management students who first arrived in April ’06.
At 19 years old, Diploma of Hospitality Management student, George Gaddum, has seen more of life than most people twice his age.
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.
Former Rotorua Lakes High School student, Jacob McDonald, is the very-deserving recipient of QRC's 2007 National Scholarship.
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
Swiss student, Makoto Bruderer settled upon QRC’s Diploma of Adventure Tourism Management after two universities in Switzerland couldn’t satisfy her career ambitions.
"I came to QRC to study Adventure Tourism Management because I have travelled a lot but was not satisfied with travelling for a short time so I would like to work in different countries and, if possible, set up my own business. I want to have an active outdoor job - that was one of main reasons, too. I want to work in organising trips and experiences - or any experience that is longer than jumping off a bridge!
With a Japanese Mum and a Swiss Dad, multi-lingual Makoto has landed some amazing opportunities since coming to New Zealand - having completed her Internship in Auckland with charter company Sail NZ, Makoto has now taken to the high seas!
"I got offered a job to be stewardess on a superyacht sailing to Japan and China - the boat I'm working on is goign to be part of the Olympics - it's a really great opportunity for me, sailing and working"!
"Being in Queenstown is great - it is the best place to learn with all the mountains and activities here".
Adam Tomlinson is the winner of the 2008 Diploma of Hospitality Management Scholarship.
Growing up in Nelson, 18 year old Nikolai Heaphy-Page has always been involved in the great outdoors.
