At Wellington, we provide our pupils with a personalised, strategic and effective university and career guidance programme. As early as year 9, we work with them to identify their skills and interests. We teach them how to cultivate the attributes that universities and employers value. With help from our University Guidance Team, our pupils learn to think strategically when choosing their coursework and preparing for their admissions exams. Whether conducting mock admissions interviews or coaching on how to write an effective personal statement, we are with our pupils every step of the way.

Wellingtonians have already begun to receive offers from excellent universities. This week, we talk with year 13 pupil Zoe. Whether she is organising a TEDx event, playing saxophone in the College Big Band or engaging in a spirited discussion about current events in our debate CCA, Zoe has a passion for people and a deep curiosity about what makes them tick. Recently, the University of Virginia (UVA) recognised this too and offered her the opportunity to study psychology there. 

Regarded as a ‘Public Ivy’, UVA is a deeply storied institution of higher learning that traces its roots back to 1819, when it was founded by Thomas Jefferson, who authored the country’s Declaration of Independence and served as its third president. Today, Zoe reflects on her time at Wellington and what excites her most about her journey ahead.

Humans fascinate me, and I love understanding how and why people behave the way they do. Psychology also encompasses a lot of other interests of mine, like philosophy or education, which I am very excited to explore more of in university!

I have always envisioned myself working with humans (instead of chemicals or robots). More specifically, I really have a passion for teaching and have been volunteering to teach English within and outside of Wellington since the beginning of Senior School. So, I am considering a career in education, perhaps as a teacher or counsellor.

Aside from the cliché of time management (which was definitely also a challenge, especially while fighting COVID and applying to multiple countries!), I thought that the process of making decisions was quite daunting. It felt like a big step to decide on a community and environment that would not only dictate what my next four years would look like, but also have a great influence on me intellectually and socially.

This is my fourth year at Wellington, and I still remember being surprised at how friendly everyone was. I am so grateful for my friend Doreen, who was my buddy from day one, introducing me to everyone and making my transition to Wellington so smooth!

This year I had the amazing opportunity to learn the tenor saxophone and join the College Big Band! During my time at Wellington, I have also been offered many opportunities to develop my music skills, such as forming our own band and performing in concerts on and off campus.

I love how there are no barriers between year groups. I think everyone will agree that we all have friends from other years (I even have friends from year 3!) I think this is something very special about Wellington.

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