Testimonials
Hi! My name is Issariyaphorn Boonyawiroch or Som-o, but everyone called me “Som”. It was totally fun and great to be in Opihi College. I went there with my younger brother, and now he is still there. I was there for only one year as year 11st student because I took GED test in order to finish high school earlier than usual. However, I would not be able to get this degree if I did not take parts in Opihi College. Opihi College gives many opportunities to students especially overseas students. I had a chance to participate in many clubs such as production and dance club including more events, which helped me a lot on improving my English skills. Moreover, I had chance to take Japanese class as my 2nd language, and I do love it. My Kiwi friends were nice and friendly to me. They always help me in class. I can honestly say that I enjoyed going to every class because my teachers were very kind and spent their time after class to answer every question that I do not understand. As a result, after I finished year 11, I felt that my English had improved a lot especially on speaking as I used it in my daily life.
This is Apicha from Thailand.
I'm Wiriya 's brother If you can remember.
I'm an Architect and also Interior Designer right now , Doing part of housing project in A private company in Bangkok. I used to study Art and Graphics at Opihi College (Temuka High School) and moved on to study Architecture in University in Thailand. I can say Temuka is another best place I've ever been in my life , Where I've learned , grown up and had many good memories there. I always look back and miss the place.
Apicha Opihi College(Temuka High School) 1997
“My very important asset I received from spending my early academic year at Opihi College is friendship. It’s something that can not be bought and is becoming more valuable everyday” Sivagon LALITAPONGKAVIN (KOB) Sales Executive SDV Logistics (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. BANGKOK - THAILAND
I have been in
Temuka for 1 year and 8 months. My
homestay family is very funny, and I also live with 2 other international
students. Sometimes science class is very difficult, but I always try my best.
Also I am very happy, because this year I can go home early to Hong Kong when I
finish in November.
This is Karze
from Hong Kong and I have been in Temuka for 2 years. Here is so small and
there are not many shops, I still love here though and love New Zealand people
- they are so good to me. I’m coming back next year and I love you guysJ!
My name is Mook
from Thailand and I have been in Temuka for 8 months. My host family is very
kind. School is fun and not hard if you try. I love talking with Kiwi students
and they are kind to me.
There are only a
few shops in Temuka. It is a place of farmlands. It looks natural and there are
a lot of sporting activities we can do. We can play music in the school orchestra and go to another town for
shopping. We can go skiing,
snowboarding and ice skating the ski field is very close to us only an hour
drive!!
I have been in
Temuka for 8 months. My homestay has two very cute babies and I like to play
with them. I really enjoy it here.
By Tim.
I have been in
Temuka about 4 months. It’s a small town and I like here. I enjoy playing
soccer with the Kiwi students. My
homestay is very good and I like my school because there are not many students.