KERESI Vasikali is a dedicated USP student with a love for learning and a story rooted in resilience and quiet determination.
Though she’s from the Ra province, Ms Vasikali’s formative years were spent at the Nabou Pine Station, between Nadi and Sigatoka.
The youngest in a family of eight, she grew up with five siblings and the support of hardworking parents who, despite financial struggles, always managed to keep the family going.
“Life was not always easy growing up,” she recalled.
“There were financial struggles at times, but my parents pulled through and kept us going.”
She attended Nadroga Arya College where she first dreamt of becoming a vet because of her love for animals, but she later had a change of heart.
“Even though I was in love with the idea of helping animals, I could not bear witnessing one die,” she said.
“That is what prompted the change in my career path.”
Vasikali then pursued subjects like accounting, economics, and computer studies, with hopes of becoming a statistician.
She describes herself as someone who likes “to keep to myself but would not hesitate to help someone in need”.
She began her tertiary journey at USP’s Laucala Campus last year, and now studies geospatial science (developer pathway), a field she chose due to its unique blend of technology, travel and demand in the job market.
“It was difficult in the beginning, but I adjusted to tertiary life,” she said.
Vasikali aims to graduate in 2027, and expresses deep gratitude to her parents for their unwavering support and to the friends she’s made at university.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading and discovering new movies or shows. Looking ahead, she’s clear about her goals and future aspirations.
“In the next five years, I see myself in the career that I am studying for, with a good social circle around me and living my best life.”
Her advice to those considering the same field is to go for it.
“It’s a career path with abundant opportunities, and you’ll have fun while doing it,” she said.
