Celebrating Cultures: How We Embrace Diversity in Residential College Life

University is more than just lectures and exams—it's a chance to connect with people from all backgrounds and experience a vibrant mix of cultures and traditions. At St Thomas More College, students are welcomed into a vibrant and inclusive environment that celebrates different cultures, values, and traditions.

More Than a Place to Live

At residential colleges like St Thomas More College, students from around Australia and the world live, learn, and grow together. From international students to regional Australians, everyone brings a unique story, perspective, and heritage. It’s this mix of cultures that builds a community where respect is mutual, learning is constant, and friendships last well beyond university.

Living in a residential college means you're not just sharing a space, you're sharing experiences. Whether it's chatting over dinner, attending cultural events, or participating in global festivals, every moment is a chance to learn from someone different from yourself.

Celebrating Cultures Through Events and Traditions

Just like at Tommy More, many residential colleges host regular events that showcase the diverse backgrounds of their students. These might include:

• International Formal Dinner

  • Our International Formal Dinner is a vibrant celebration of culture, where international students proudly share their stories and traditions, accompanied by external performances like a lively mariachi band, vibrant lion dancers, and more. It’s a wonderful night that brings our diverse Tommy More community together through food, music, and meaningful connection.

• Cultural appreciation days

  • Not only do we host events where residents share dishes and delicacies from their home countries, but we also celebrate occasions like NAIDOC Week to help international students learn about and appreciate Indigenous culture.

• Celebrations of global festivals

  • We celebrate global festivals—like Lunar New Year, Holi, and Eid, just to name a few—with colour, joy, and community spirit.

Creating an Inclusive and Welcoming Community

At Tommy More, we believe diversity only thrives when paired with inclusion. That’s why our staff and student leaders work hard to ensure everyone feels welcome and respected. Whether you're from a rural town, a different faith background, or a country halfway across the world, you're valued here.

If you’re looking for a residential college that embraces inclusion, celebrates multiculturalism, and fosters real human connection, you’ll find your place at Tommy More.