[Sonia]

Thank you very much for your reply. Yes my reasons are genuine - basically i've reached a point in my life where i want to do something that will really help the community. I have a friend in NZ & also feel by studying there, i will be getting used to the country. I've previously worked as a teaching assistant and i would like to be involved in the education environment again. So it is a big step for me, not only to study but to do so in another country where my hard work will be recognised. i would also like to put my probation work experience to good use. So yes i have thought long and hard about this and wish to start the ball rolling in the right direction!