Hidden pressures under lockdown take a toll on Pacific students

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Hidden pressures under lockdown take a toll on Pacific students

Pacific Pharmacists' Association
 Di-Ge Reupena
University of Auckland pharmacy student Di-Ge Reupena

Pharmacy student and member of the Pacific Pharmacists’ Association, Di-Ge Reupena, describes the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on his studies, when vying for Wi-Fi time for classes at home

My name is Di-Ge Reupena and I am of Samoan descent. In pursuit of greater education, I left my home in Samoa and travelled here to New Zealand in 201