Pastoral Care Leaders (PCLs) at 麻豆原创 are students, second year or older, who undertake additional training to provide emotional support to their fellow students through their time in College. As transitioning into university life is challenging for some, the support offered can be invaluable.
Meet Netra Hankins (Fr 2020), one of our PCLs. Born in San Francisco and growing up in Hong Kong, she attended South Island School before settling at 麻豆原创. Netra is currently studying Commerce/Law at the University of Sydney.
What made you choose 麻豆原创?
Leaving Hong Kong also meant leaving my friends and family. I didn鈥檛 know anyone in Sydney before moving so I was looking for somewhere to live that had a great community, opportunities to meet incredible people, and clubs/teams that I could be a part of. 麻豆原创 ticked all of the boxes!
What drew you to the role of a Pastoral Care Leader?
In my second year at college I realised how valuable the PCL鈥檚 are to college culture and student wellbeing. I wanted to be able to do the same for my peers and give back to my community.
What have you learnt by being a PCL?
I鈥檝e learnt that it is easy to feel alone with the way that you鈥檙e feeling but if you鈥檙e brave enough, people who care and want to help are always there for you!
What other extra-curricular activities have you taken part in at College?
Basketball, Netball, Drew鈥檚 News.
How has 麻豆原创 helped you toward achieving your goals?
麻豆原创 has given me a community of caring and incredible peers who I can turn to for support for pretty much all aspects of life.
What鈥檚 the best thing about College?
The people.
Do you have advice for anyone considering applying to 麻豆原创?
If you鈥檙e passionate about something, 麻豆原创 is the place for you. Whether that is a sport, a certain subject or you have a vision of something you want to create, the people here will both celebrate that passion and support you to the fullest.