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Resident Leader spotlight | meet Savin
Savin is part of International House Darwin’s (IHD) Resident Leader (RL) team. This is his first semester being an RL and you’ll often find him hosting the cultural events. He initially applied for the role because he wanted to become a mentor to other residents within the IHD community. ...
Read MoreResident Leader spotlight | meet Kelvin
Kelvin is part of International House Darwin’s (IHD) Resident Leader (RL) team. He’s been an RL for the last 2 years, and you’ll often find him hosting the sporting events. Kelvin is originally from Vietnam and has been living at IHD since 2021, He’s expected to graduate this semester and...
Read MoreCall out for IHD’s Community Cookbook
We’re incredibly lucky to have residents from over 40 different cultural backgrounds living at IHD so now we’re calling all cooks at IHD to share your recipes and contribute to IHD’s Community Cookbook. Whether it’s a nostalgic bit of comfort food from your home country, a cheap and easy snack,...
Read MoreResident Leader spotlight | Meet Rohan
Rohan is one of International House Darwin’s (IHD) newest Resident Leaders (RL’s). RL’s are the go-to people for our residents, a key point of contact in the community who can help our residents when they’re in an after-hour bind or if they’re up for fun at our social events. Each of...
Read MoreIHD love story | Marty and Veronica
IHD ended up being the perfect meet-cute for Marty and Veronica who were residents at IHD from 2014 to 2016. Read their story.
Read MoreFeeling a bit homesick?
For those who are new to Darwin the start of semester may be a challenging time. For some of you, it will be your first time away from home and you might feel overwhelmed with it all. It is very normal to feel like you are on an emotional rollercoaster....
Read MoreJanuary events at IHD
We’ve been a busy lot here at International House Darwin over the December – January period. Residents have participated in the following events. Lunar New Year – hot pot and lantern making Australia Day – with thong throwing competitions Board game nights Hot and Spicy – foodie event : Residents...
Read MoreAlumni story: Reuben Wakefield’s love affair with the Territory has just begun
Reuben Wakefield moved to Darwin for only six weeks in 2013, and then, like many people who experience living in the Territory, he fell in love with the place and never left. Now working as a Doctor in Central Australia, IHD reached out to Reuben to find out about his...
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