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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
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
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?
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
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...
Community Sport Binds People Together
Claudia was drawn to St Hilda’s College as the community values are closely aligned with those of her home town in Sea Lake, rural Victoria. Having a close friendship with two current students a year ahead of her, Claudia’s decision to join the St Hilda’s community,...
A Sense of Belonging
Twin sisters Mindy and Jennifer share a unique experience at St Hilda’s, together. From supporting each other when home-sick, to sharing ideas and memorable experiences their College experience has been shared, and enriched. After being inspired by the high tertiary...
Aspiring to be a Doctor
Naomi set her sights on studying at Australia’s number one university at an early age. Her goal was clear, to study medicine and become a Doctor. Her home town of Wangaratta, is located three hours from Melbourne in rural Victoria, so finding the right...
Leading The Way
St Hilda’s College is an inclusive community that welcomes students from cities and towns Australia wide and countries around the world. Third year student, and the inaugural College Queer representative, Ciara, has a mindset and strong voice for equality...
$100k Scholarship Announced to Celebrate Refugee Week
OUR INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY SPIRITTo celebrate Refugee Week and the year of welcome, St Hilda's College is excited to announce a new refugee scholarship valued at $100,000, proudly supported by The Ngaruk Fund, a subfund of Australian Communities Foundation....
Success On The Water
Jess Vinnicombe is a sportsperson to watch. This year she was the recipient of the St Hilda’s College Elite Sports Scholarship, awarded for her outstanding rowing ability. Jess left her hometown in Perth to join St Hilda’s College and study a Bachelor of Science...
The First 100 Days
It’s been 100 days since my family and I moved from Sydney down to St Hilda’s and I’m more certain than ever that this was the best decision I’ve made in my career so far. It wasn’t an easy call to pack up 15 years of connections, friends and local life but we’re so...