Lionel Kake

  • Publication date November 30, 2022

Lionel Kake

Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Latin America, Social Realities in Mexico

Introduction

I am a first-year student studying Communications and English. I am passionate about how society functions both within New Zealand and on a global scale. I am excited to travel to Mexico in January to learn about the cultures and the everyday issues they face. 

On a more personal note, I’m a storyteller and love to write poetry. I’m also a huge fan of space and our universe. I hope that one day I can leave a positive mark on this world, and I hope that, through my studies, I am able to do this.

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