My name is
Franziska Fait and I am a 19-year-old voice student at the Folkwang University
of Arts in Essen, Germany. The “Dream NEW” scholarship would be a wonderful
opportunity for me to return to my favourite place on earth.
In 2012 I
went to New Zealand for a year to study at Burnside High School and I can
honestly say that that was the very best year of my life! The Special Music
Program helped me to develop my voice and shaped my path for the future. I met
so many wonderful people, had countless new experiences, got to know other
cultures and enjoyed nature’s beauty. I simply love this country, not only
because it is home to “The Lord of the Rings”, my favourite books and movies,
but because I have never felt more welcome and happy. Now, four years later, I
still dream of roaming the wide native forests or sharing a traditional Maori
Hangi meal.
In New
Zealand I would like to continue my studies in vocal performance and get other
influences and inspirations. I picked Victoria University in Wellington because
it seems to be the best university for this field. Courses like “Classical
Performance”, “Theatre” and “Diction” would also help me with my studies in
Germany. Furthermore, I have some of my best friends from my high school year
studying there.
And maybe my dream of returning to this country at the beginning of the world will come true soon!
