Staff Spotlight: Shivani Rajan

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Student Mobility Coordinator

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Shivani is a proud Kiwi and spent part of her undergraduate degree studying abroad in Wales, United Kingdom. Her time abroad introduced her to a passion for international education. She is excited to be on the other side now, welcoming international students to Massey University and her hometown.

What is your favorite travel memory?

I'm grateful that a lot of memories pop up with this question; however, a standout would have to be in 2015.

My best friend lives in London, and one day during my time there, we got off the tube. She told me to close my eyes, walked me up the steps, and she didn't let me see until I was standing opposite the Palace of Westminster!

It was much bigger than I thought, and a lot of granduer! I thought about the many times I had seen this place on TV, movies, or in photos, and it felt surreal for me to be the one standing right outside something so beautiful. Selfies with Big Ben was a massive bonus, too!

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

Massey University is a great place to work. With friendly colleagues and an open-minded approach to international education, I am encouraged to grow with new ideas and am fully supported.

I am quite new to Massey University, having started in October 2019. However, I am enjoying my time here and am a proud Massey University employee.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Although there are many values that help to create a successful company, I believe hard work and passion are integral. A lot of other skills can be learnt over time, but working hard and having a love for what you do can make all the difference, especially when dealing with a diverse range of people such as international students.