Here we take a look at a few of our 2019 Sixth Form leavers to find out what they have been doing in the short time since they left school and what they hope to achieve in the future.
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2019
Jacob Page (12-19)
Travis Yip (15-19)
What has the first term been like? Cambridge’s ethos is to make the very short eight-week term as busy as possible with my first essay brief arriving on my first morning, paired with a hangover that left me concerned and somewhat outraged. However, work here has been more than manageable, and geographers tend to escape the 50-hour weeks of some of the more unfortunate subjects. Socially, Cambridge is an enigma. There seems to be a fierce competition between the nightclubs to be the worst establishment in the country. The community is tight-knit and fun, yet simultaneously there are people (my neighbour included) who are so elusive that I look at their door pondering on their existence à la Schrödinger’s Cat. What do you want to do after university? I hope to be able to travel the world to work in some form of conservation or sustainable industry.
What did you do when you left? Following my A levels, I boldly (or blithely) endeavoured to fit a whole gap year into four months. After engaging in the customary social hedonism afforded by newfound freedom, I came to the chilling realisation that adulthood carries a Herculean financial burden. At the ardent behest of my mother, I was flung from the nest into the less than professional world of hospitality. My first shift was accompanied by the dulcet tones of a whole tray of open beer bottles exploding around my feet. Despite this knock to my hand-eye coordination, I persevered - watched over by the resolute spirit of Ernest Shackleton - earning enough money to holiday to France and Croatia with my friends, to go out with a cathartic bang that exorcised seven years of last-minute prep and bitterly cold Saturday mornings. Are you at university? Inspired by the magus-like teachings of Mr Llewelyn (Trevor), I chose to read geography. In a fortunate yet slightly unanticipated turn of events, I was offered a place at Corpus Christi College at Cambridge University. What did you do when you left school? I went on holiday with my friends for two weeks in Barcelona, then had a holiday with my family. I also worked for three weeks before starting Durham University where I study Modern Languages, specifically in French, Italian and beginners Spanish. What has the first term been like? The first term has been hectic and very fun. Academically it has been stimulating and only stressful in parts. I have a decent amount of work to do but it is not so much that I find myself dedicating a lot of time to it. I have found that the college facilitates a social life. You don’t have to worry about spending time cooking, your friends are literally on your corridor and the clubs and the junior common room organise fantastic socials and matches.
What did you do when you left school? A few school boarders and I went on a trip to Japan to celebrate our graduation. Are you at University? I’m reading Global Health and Development at the University of Hong Kong. What has the first term been like? I joined the AIESEC HKU Local Committee to meet more people from a diverse background. It is a not for profit organisation that aims to help develop leadership skills in young people.
Oliver Foster (08-19)
What did you do when you left school? De-stressed. I cannot claim that I completed anything particularly worthwhile as it was a time of festivals, drinking and late nights. However, come September I was back at the College as a GAP year student in the Middle School seeing what life is like at Dulwich from the other side of the fence. Are you at University? I’m currently applying to study Law at university. I’ve received offers from Leeds and Nottingham and awaiting responses from Durham, UCL and Bristol. Best thing about Dulwich College? The sense of community.
James Peduzzi (12-19)
Nathan Sparkes (12-19)
You get out of it what you put in, so it definitely helps being a sociable person because at the end of the day it is your responsibility to make the effort to talk to people and go to events. My favourite socials are definitely the ones where we have to dress up as its much more fun and forces people to take themselves less seriously!
What did you do when you left? Once my sadness subsided a little, I got a job in catering to help fund a holiday with my mates.
Are you at University? I’m at the University of Exeter, studying for a BA in Geography.
Best thing about Dulwich College? The atmosphere and variety.
What has your first term been like? Enjoyable and the geography has been interesting. However, the teacher’s banter is never going to live up to that at Dulwich! Socially, my life is controlled by my involvement in the university hockey club but I don’t think I’ll ever come across another centre back who could fill the role, on and off the pitch, as Jose Farara (08-19). Best thing about Dulwich College? Incredibly loving and tight-knit community bound together by the black and blue tie.
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