Alumni

Stonehill was the perfect stepping stone to life at university. It gave me the opportunity to meet some incredible people from all over the world and create unforgettable memories. I felt like I was part of a community and Stonehill will always have a special place in my heart. 

I'm currently studying Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam. I was a part of the Honours programme in my second year and I met some really interesting people, heard their stories, and worked on real life projects. For example, I created a media campaign for the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra using storytelling. 

At the end of my second year, I got the opportunity to intern with the account/strategy team at TBWA\NEBOKO, an advertising agency in Amsterdam and at the start of my third year,   I attended the University of Leeds in the UK for four months  on an exchange programme, which I really enjoyed! 

I graduated from the University of Gastronomic Sciences and Cultures,Italy. I currently work with a multinational company. My real passion is to work in the human rights sector under the interest of food security and food safety.

This dream of mine actually started at Stonehill when I was offered to opportunity to be a delegate at five different Model United Nations as well as two different Flat Classroom Projects. I must say that growing up in India also nourished this vision of mine. 

I have two suggestions for IB students. First is to learn how to love to learn. To be passionate about learning is what will make you the person you will be. 

My second suggestion is to be the best risk taker you can be. It is so important to stand out from the crowd today and speak about what your heart truly believes in. 

Stonehill prepared me for university with its forward-thinking attitude. I also think attending a new school in a foreign country for the first time prepared me for university. The IB allows students to think critically, ask challenging questions, and develops strong academic and social characteristics, all of which make me a competent university student.

I graduated from St.Ambrose University, a small catholic college in Davenport, Iowa, in May. I studied multimedia journalism.  I've been a newsroom intern for a local news station close to my college and it's been a great experience! I write web stories and I'm also learning news production. I hope to be either in news production or a digital writer. I miss India and Stonehill so much! Stonehill helped me and that’s the reason why I'm doing so well today!

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations

My journey with Psychology began at Stonehill in D1.The IB requirements of research and application based study at Stonehill immensely helped me through my university at CMR and a Masters Programme in Clinical Psychology at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.

My interaction with the international fraternity helped me develop a global perspective and a
sense of international mindedness. Some of the most memorable events for me at Stonehill were
the Diwali Mela, the International Food Fair, the Back- to- School Barbeque, CAS service
projects, class trips to Munnar and Germany and the graduation ceremony to name a few.

I am currently working as a resident psychologist and counsellor at Good Shepherd International School (residential), Ooty. It was a pleasure for me to be on the other side of IB
and complete my first IB teacher workshop two months ago. It was a complete circle for me- an
IB student to an IB teacher. Stonehill will always have a special place in my heart.

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Business at Les Roches Marbella, Spain.
I plan to continue at this university to obtain a Master's degree in Marketing. After Stonehill, my journey led me to one of the best hospitality universities in the world where I’m challenged to get better at everything I do.
 
I am grateful for the important things I learnt at Stonehill like managing my time with assignments. My
teachers, especially Ms.Manpreet, supported me throughout my learning and this has made me a
better student at university. Ms.Praseeja helped me with my resume and encouraged me throughout
my application process. 
My boarding experience at Stonehill taught me to be independent and this has benefitted my day-to-
day life as a student, living far away from home. I am thankful to my House Parents for creating a
loving and caring environment which has helped me adjust to different people from all over the world.