Caleb Binns
Thank you very much to the Catholic Foundation for this scholarship. It has significantly eased the burden of living and course costs in my time at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship has given me the financial security to engage in the university community, particularly living in the halls of residence in first year. I was able to take part in many activities that first year halls provided without having work commitments, which inspired me to come back as an RA in my third (and now fourth) year. This current role has given me a real spark for pastoral care, which I hope to bring into a secondary school teaching career.
Caleb Binns
Thank you very much to the Catholic Foundation for this scholarship. It has significantly eased the burden of living and course costs in my time at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship has given me the financial security to engage in the university community, particularly living in the halls of residence in first year. I was able to take part in many activities that first year halls provided without having work commitments, which inspired me to come back as an RA in my third (and now fourth) year. This current role has given me a real spark for pastoral care, which I hope to bring into a secondary school teaching career.
While I have not quite finished my degree just yet, I've been enriched so far by my studies in Geography, Economics, Environmental Science and Māori Studies. I hope to share the knowledge and passion I've developed in areas such as climate change and resource management, and the importance of kaitiakitanga and mātauranga Māori in ensuring our environment is cared for long into the future.
Ngā mihi nui!
Caleb Binns