Chinese students gain new perspectives abroad

Editor's note: China is the single largest source of international students for New Zealand universities, according to the country's Ministry of Education. TRACIE BARRETT speaks to Chinese graduates about their experiences in New Zealand and beyond.

Huang Ning, 43, received his bachelor's degree in architecture from Zhengzhou University. He then earned a master's degree majoring in sustainability and a doctorate in architecture from the School of Architecture and Planning, University of Auckland.

Huang, who is from Zhengzhou, Henan province, came to Beijing when he returned to China in December 2010. He co-founded the company, Green World Solutions, which offers services such as green architecture design and assessment and low-carbon urban planning.