Our Struggles Determine our Successes

Our Struggles Determine our Successes

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Augustin’s family was forced to flee when he was just five years old, after his father was killed in the civil war. Augustin spent six years living in a refugee camp in Malawi.  In late 2010 when he was 11 years old,...
Employability – The Path to Success

Employability – The Path to Success

After 12 years of schooling that focused heavily on results and academic achievements, TEDx speaker Josh Farr realised that grades are not a marker of success, nor can they guarantee it. Outstanding assignment marks will not guarantee a job interview. Instead,...
How ‘feeling sale’ is essential to a community welcome

How ‘feeling sale’ is essential to a community welcome

In my last blog, I explored some aspects of living in a community, leaning heavily on Hugh Mackay’s book, The Art of Belonging.  I agree with Mackay’s assertion that in order to experience community we need security—both physical (‘I’m safe here’) and...
What does it mean to live in a community?

What does it mean to live in a community?

I love the end of February because it contains several of my favourite things:  the end of bushfire season; the beginning of glorious Autumn in Melbourne; and Orientation Week for University Colleges.  Orientation Week is designed to welcome new...
Sport/Study Life Balance

Sport/Study Life Balance

Nick has been hooked on soccer since the age of 3. Relocating from Perth to studying a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne, with a Mathematics and Statistics major, Nick is in his second year at St Hilda’s College. He shares his love of sport with the...