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Dear George and everyone at the Rotary Club of Camberwell, Greetings from The School of St Jude. The ninth cohort of Community Service Year (CSY) volunteers has successfully completed their volunteering and are now heading to higher education institutions across Tanzania. We are thrilled to inform you that Denis has been accepted into Institute of Accountancy Arusha, located in Arusha, and will be pursuing Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management. This year, all 131 of our volunteers made a significant impact in their communities. Out of these, 93 volunteers taught over 22,000 students across 38 secondary schools in the Arusha and Manyara regions, while the rest worked in various departments at St Jude’s. Before heading off to university, Denis shared his reflections on the CSY experience, which you can see below.  Last month, we celebrated the end of CSY for the Class of 2023 with a special event where the volunteers had the opportunity to debrief. They shared the challenges they faced during their service year and how they overcame them through teamwork and determination. This event also served as an introduction to higher education! Keynote speakers, including Beyond St Jude’s (BSJ) scholars from various universities, offered valuable advice on what to expect in the next phase of their journey. Topics such as academic expectations, building friendships, social life, and managing finances were discussed to help prepare the volunteers for university life. Looking ahead, the Beyond St Jude’s team has been traveling across the country throughout November and December to visit all of our first-year scholars. We want to ensure they are settling into university life and not feeling overwhelmed. During these visits, we will gather updates, photos, and stories, so you can look forward to reading about Denis’s new experiences in your first update next year. We are excited to continue sharing Denis’s progress with you as he embarks on this next chapter of his education. George and everyone at the Rotary Club of Camberwell, thank you so much for being an integral part of Denis’s higher education journey. Your support has made this dream a reality. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Kind regards, Fausta |
