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Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Akarere Taka remains optimistic about staying home to complete her Bachelor of Education degree and to eventually work as a teacher. 20030512
OPINION: Aspiring teacher Akarere Taka has had to cut back to one paper a semester at the University of the South Pacific due to lack of funding. At that rate, it would take her nearly 13 years to complete her education degree.
OPINION: Aspiring teacher Akarere Taka has had to cut back to one paper a semester at the University of the South Pacific due to lack of funding. At that rate, it would take her nearly 13 years to complete her education degree.
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