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GERRY YOUNG DEPUTY HEAD (BOARDING) ST LEONARDS

I have been lucky enough to have spent my whole teaching career in boarding schools, where international students have a hugely positive impact. AEGIS was created to ensure that these remarkable young people are properly cared for and I am honoured to be able to play even a small part in that. I see this as an opportunity to contribute as much as my experience will allow, and also to learn more about such an important cornerstone of our sector.

International students bring so many positives to schools that they join. Aside from the obvious advantages to boarding communities of increasing cultural diversity, these young people bring completely different life experiences, passions, dreams, expectations, talents, and ideas of friendship and family to the mix. They have chosen to leave their friends, families, and home countries because they want to immerse themselves in a completely new culture and community, so they do tend to be extremely outgoing and eager to make friends and become part of the family. As well as bringing their wonderful cultures to the UK, they are fascinated by the one they are joining, and it is an absolute joy to re-experience my own country again and again through their fresh and amazed eyes.

SUNNY FIELD MANAGING DIRECTOR OVERSEAS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LTD

I want to contribute to a worthwhile cause, sharing experiences with colleagues and making international students’ UK experience a positive and memorable one! Working with young people enriches my life. International students bring their culture and heritage to the UK and in turn British education contributes to their growth. Playing an important part in this process and seeing them staying in a safe environment, becoming more confident and realising their potential gives me great pleasure.