CURRENT STUDENTS
#20Places20Faces We proudly celebrate diversity and warmly welcome students from rural areas, regional towns, interstate locations and international destinations. 20Places20Faces profiles have been introduced on social media as a ‘get to know you’ for our community, and highlights the inclusive ethos that is at the heart of St Hilda’s.
Dempsey Doyle (2021) Dempsey, from Gippsland in regional Victoria, studies a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne. She hopes to undertake a double major in criminology and psychology, with plans to study law in the future. Having been a House Music Captain at Gippsland Grammar’s Garnsey Campus, Dempsey loves immersing herself in the arts. She participated in the school’s concert, jazz and choir ensembles for seven years, discovered passions for theatre and debating, and travelled to Japan on exchange. During her time in high school, Dempsey was able to hone her skills in singing as well as in six different instruments an asset for the pre-lockdown college-based performance events such as HildasFest and Variety Night. Dempsey chose St Hilda’s because of the warm and welcoming community atmosphere, as well as the seemingly endless opportunities for her to express herself.
Brady Crack (2021) Brady is a science student studying geology at the University of Melbourne. Growing up in Tasmania, Brady developed a passion for both the performing arts and the sciences, and hopes to combine both skillsets for a career in science communication. Although we were unable to schedule the full calendar of events in 2021, Brady was a star in the virtual musical production of We Will Rock You. Brady attended Scotch Oakburn College, and chose St Hilda’s for its fantastic community spirit and comfortable size of 222 students, where everyone knows everyone.
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Ben Wrobel (2021) Ben is studying a Bachelor of Biomedicine at the University of Melbourne. Originally from Geelong, Ben was awarded the IB Dux at Kardinia International College in 2020. Following undergraduate studies, he is considering pursuing a Doctor of Medicine. In their spare time, Ben loves to play volleyball, and took part in the staff vs student volleyball match for Get Your Life in Order week. Ben also enjoys reading and getting around Hilda’s events. Ben chose Hilda’s for the welcoming and inclusive environment, and the academic support program.
Francois Xavier-Beau (2019) Francois, from St Etienne in France, completed a Bachelor of Biomedicine at the University of Melbourne. Francois aspires to undertake research in both pathology and stem cells, with the hope of revealing new ways in which these two fields coincide. Born in Mexico, Francois has resided in five different countries throughout his life. He joined the St Hilda’s community after completing a scientific baccalaureate at the International French School of Singapore. During his time in Melbourne, Francois has discovered quite a passion for Australian rules footy. Francois chose St Hilda’s due to the many amenities, and the caring environment for students far from home.
