This week we have been learning about the boarding experience of Eddie Blight, a former Melbourne Girls’ Grammar School student. Eddie grew up on a farm near Darlington Point, south of Griffth and west of Hay in NSW. She said that going to boarding school in an amazing city like Melbourne meant she had tonnes of things to do and places to explore on the weekends. Despite growing up so far from the ocean, she is now a surf life saver in North Bondi!
Eddie Blight in Europe
1. What boarding school did you go to?
Melbourne Girls’ Grammar School
2. What was your best experience at Boarding School?
Making lots of friends, whom I will have for life.
3. Who was the most influential person for you at Boarding School?
My boarding house mistresses, who were there for me during my worst bouts of home sickness and during year 12 when things started getting a bit stressful!
4. What are you doing now?
I’m graduating from a Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) and will be admitted as a Solicitor at the end of 2013 , and working as a paralegal in the Department of Justice and Attorney General Office NSW.
5. Has anything you learnt at boarding school helped you with your current career?
Yes definitely.
Living with a large group of people taught me tolerance and respect, which are invaluable while working in the legal profession.
6. Any advice for young kids going to boarding school?
Throw yourself into all the activities organised by the boarding house and the day school.
