Alumni

I will be graduating medical school in May and starting a job as a surgeon.

I always knew I wanted to become a doctor because of my experiences growing up overseas.

Living and travelling throughout Asia, I was exposed to a variety of health disparities. Thus, began my interest in medicine.

I aim to combine my passion for human anatomy and surgical pathology with my love of working with my hands. My career dream as a surgeon is to care for underserved populations and incorporate global health work into my practice.

My advice to students is to be persistent, resilient, and never give up. You will be surprised by the things you can achieve by going the extra mile and giving 110%!

The IB programme at Stonehill emphasised the importance of truly understanding what you are learning. The programme also taught me to reflect on ideas, systems, processes, and analyse them. Another important skill I learnt was time management, not only for academic success but also for good mental and emotional health. Through all the mistakes and successes, I developed a strong understanding of the importance of having the right attitude towards my work. Stonehill also taught me the value of challenging myself and to question my work, helping me to complete assignments at a higher standard.

Stonehill was a very positive experience for me. I appreciate that teachers were very patient with me and helped me with my transition from my junior to senior year. I have also noticed how the atmosphere at Stonehill is full of positive energy and enthusiasm. Students and teachers are always full of life, purpose, and willingness to succeed, which has helped me become the same.

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance at UNIBO, Italy. I plan to do a Master’s in Finance. In the meantime, I am doing an internship at Banca Etica, a bank founded on ethical values, in Italy. 

I have many good memories of Stonehill. I have vivid memories of the supportive and passionate teachers. They valued the cultivation of student-teacher relationships, which helped me open up and I later was able to build strong relationships with my university professors. 

Another beautiful memory is related to the extensive sports programme at Stonehill. It brought students from different year groups together. It was always so exciting, not for the trophy but for the experience and the team spirit that surrounded it. 

Stonehill has clearly passed on the importance of sports and sportsmanship as both an act of self-care and team building. Last but not the least, Stonehill allowed us to interact with children from the government school and engage in meaningful community service. This is another value that I have held close to my heart. It is because of this that I am now a volunteer at the Italian Red Cross. 

I believe the IB programme at Stonehill was an excellent preparation for university. The Diploma Programme was rigorous and gave me the opportunity to delve deep into the subjects of my interest. I learnt to manage my time effectively, to conduct research, and approach complex problems in a creative manner.  I also learnt to write research papers, conduct lab investigations, give presentations, and several other very useful skills that are usually taught in university or beyond. 

My two years at Stonehill were some of the best years of my life. I miss being in the art room with my friends, and being able to sing in the choir. I was also in the boarding which I really loved as it gave me a chance to make some memories that I will always hold close to my heart. 

I took a gap year, and I worked as an intern for 6 months and then had a full time job at the same company as a Program Coordinator. I am now at Wheaton College, Massachusetts for my bachelor's degree.