This collection of Scholar stories illustrates the profound and powerful impact of the Rhodes community around the world. We are grateful to all those who have taken the time to share their experiences, and hope these will be an inspiration to others.
Claus-Joerg Ruetsch
I just want to contribute and help people.
Claus-Joerg Ruetsch
Germany & University 1974
Susan Russ Walker
I tried to persist in the face of calls for the easy decision.
Susan Russ Walker
Tennessee & Somerville 1978
Richard Schaper
I feel it’s important not to look back, but to look forward.
Richard Schaper
New York & University 1967
Jonathan Shapiro
Do those things that strike you in your heart as right.
Jonathan Shapiro
California & Oriel 1985
Sarah Waheed Sher
If you want something done, be the advocate of change.
Sarah Waheed Sher
Pakistan & St Edmund Hall 1998
Sherry-Lee Singh
You don’t need a lot of resources, but you really need intention with the resources that you have in front of you.
Sherry-Lee Singh
KwaZulu-Natal & St Antony's 2002
Ralph Smith
The Rhodes Scholarship was a transformational experience.
Ralph Smith
Alabama & Corpus Christi 1973
Laurance Splitter
I’m motivated to help people become more considerate, more humane thinkers.
Laurance Splitter
Victoria & Magdalen 1973
George Stephanopoulos
You tend to do best when you let go of the fear of failure.
George Stephanopoulos
Ohio & Balliol 1984