Monica

Comfort. Inclusivity. Identity. Belonging.

Monica's vision & mission:

Monica's vision is centered around unity - which is an important part of a community. We introduce this to our students from the time that they are newcomers and therefore put it into practice in our community. We focus on learning how to be open-minded and learning from each other brings a stronger sense of belonging. Our mission is to offer guidance and create an environment that allows for personal growth opportunities, comfort, inclusivity, identity, and a sense of belonging.

What are we currently doing?

1) Prochorus Educare Centre Outreach: We take students from Monica and Wilgenhof to visit the less fortunate children at the after-care facility. The idea for this project during COVID-19 is to create comfort packs filled with gently used stationery, a healthy snack and some sanitiser.

(2) Stationery Drive: This project is a collaborative effort with Huistenbosch to collect stationary.

(3) Sister Act Tradition: This is an opportunity for senior and junior residents to form a bond with each other. This is a support system where residents can form relationships with each other and find someone to lean on or ask for advice when times are hard.

(4) Saint Box: The Monica Saint Box is a wooden box in our sitting room where you can anonymously drop off sanitary products, something sweet or even 2-minute noodles. This anonymous system where the Monica residents can support each other in times of financial or food insecurity.

What else can you do?

Community service has been an integral part of Stellenbosch University (SUN) for decades albeit in different forms and with shifting emphasis. This platform allows you to make social impact within the university's (7) CSI themes. Click on the links on the themes below to get involved in volunteering and donating opportunities of your choice.