by Elise Stephenson | Sep 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, while sitting on campus at the University of Hong Kong, I had a local Hong Kong Chinese guy, Bobby, come up to me with recording equipment and tape. Tall, striking and with a kindly voice he asked if he could speak to me, explaining he was a freelance...
by Elise Stephenson | Feb 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
I spent the last two weeks hiking the Overland Track and surrounds in Tasmania in the Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair World Heritage Area. Most incredible time? Yes. It was just myself, 4 friends, and my backpack – a weighty third of my body weight. I...
by Elise Stephenson | Jan 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the new year! 2015 is going to be a big year, and I am pretty proud to announce a few things I will be involved in this year, if you care to keep updated on my progress. Firstly I am extremely happy to announce that I am part of a team of four students from...
by Elise Stephenson | Nov 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Today I reached the last day of my Bachelor of Asian Studies and Bachelor of Communications double degree. Here’s what I think of the whole experience through the words of some of my favourite authors: “No doubt another may also think for me; but it is...
by Elise Stephenson | Aug 11, 2014 | Community Engagement, Uncategorized
Last weekend, from the 8-10 of August, saw the launch of the inaugural Impact Youth Social Enterprise Conference. 120 of Brisbane’s best and brightest 16-25 year olds gathered at the State Library of Queensland to hear from Australian and Social Entrepreneur of...