Fabulous at 55

Mercedes College Memories

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"Fun, memorable, and meaningful."

In celebrating 55 years of international student's learning at Mercedes College,  we have received some fantastic stories from homestay hosts, classmates, and former international students.

Here we share reflections from David Zhuang (Class of 2020), who joined us from China, studying at Mercedes College for 4 years.

"The time I spent at Mercedes College was probably the most fun, memorable, and meaningful years of my life so far.

I really enjoyed being on the campus every day surrounded by so many incrediable teachers and peers. I was also extermely blessed to be with a homestay that I now call my second home - the Shanahans who I like to refer to as my family.

My expereience at school would not have been the same without all the support, tolerance, and forgiveness I received from everyone involved with my life; my teachers, my friends, and my homestay family.

All the things I experienced at Mercedes College, whether happy or sad, have taught me to always try to become the best person I can possibly be, and this has guided my way through life at university, too."

David is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Media and Communications) at the University of Sydney.