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Last year in December, on a boiling hot summer Sydney day, Anna donned an academic gown and graduated with a Diploma in Liberal Arts at Campion College. Anna was among the seven students at Campion who were from New Zealand, as was her brother Bede who graduated with her.
Prior to Campion, Anna was homeschooled for four years, with her siblings. In 2023, she spent time at National Trade Academy, and worked in a Waipara vineyard. She also completed the Campion bridging program in preparation to study there in 2024.
At Campion, Anna studied philosophy, theology, history and literature. Her favourite was history. She took the opportunity to visit Sydney beaches, and travel to Cairns, Culburra, and Melbourne with her Australian friends. She also participated in Christus Rex, a 90 kilometre pilgrimage between Ballarat and Bendigo.
When asked about what she enjoyed most about Campion overall, Anna said, “the academic environment encouraged great discussions with peers and an environment where people were open about their views and open to others. This helped me to have a broader mindset and put thought into my own beliefs and decisions.”