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.
John Collis
Meeting another Rhodes Scholar is like meeting a long-lost relative.
John Collis
Bermuda & Corpus Christi 1979
Charles Conn
Trust your own set of values and your aspirations.
Charles Conn
Massachusetts & Balliol 1983
Richard Cooper
Part of a good life is enjoying the opportunities you have and serving your fellow human beings.
Richard Cooper
Pennsylvania & University 1964
Vijay Datta
Winning the Rhodes Scholarship is like winning a lottery for life.
Vijay Datta
India & New College 1961
Paul Dodyk
My primary concern is with the welfare of those who are less advantaged.
Paul Dodyk
Michigan & Magdalen 1959
Geoff Dougherty
Human beings don’t exist without community.
Geoff Dougherty
Québec & Worcester 1973
Bob Edge
I’m just so grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given.
Bob Edge
Georgia & Oriel 1960
John Eekelaar
Looking at the opposing arguments might actually alter your position.
John Eekelaar
Rhodesia & University 1962
David Ferreira
My life has been, not a narrow path, but a highway.
David Ferreira
South Africa-at-Large & Magdalen 1984