Arty Papageorgiou

Hey all I’m Arty.

I have lived in Wellington most of my life but I have also lived in London and Melbourne (both cities I love).

I proudly attended Scots College (Primary) and Wellington College (Secondary). At secondary school I studied a variety of subjects including Japanese, Classics and Latin. I enjoyed playing rugby and cricket, for the infamous 3“b” Social Team. If anyone played this frightening team they would remember. Other great things I was heavily involved in at school last year were Stage Challenge and Senior Drama.

Currently I am studying Philosophy, Film, Media Studies and Law at Victoria University.

But . . . what I really love are movies. Although I am kept busy with school and a few social things I try to watch 4 or 5 films a week. My favourite types of films are the 1930 Gangster films. I especially enjoy those with James Cagney (e.g. Angels with Dirty Faces). Cagney knew how to rock it! P.S. I can’t wait for Grindhouse.

My other interests include Public Speaking, both New Zealand Speech Board exams and the occasional competition. I enjoy many types of music, but especially reggae and hip – hop. My favourite band is the ‘Mean Buzz’ (soon to change their name though, I think). I love kickin’ it friends and miss my mates who left Wellington this year.

I have heard first hand accounts to great atrocities from hot spots around the world; hearing these people my own age with similar interests talking about such matters was not only moving but inspiring. It has instigated a real interest concerning a variety of global matters.

Being a teenager from an ethnic minority in Wellington is not always easy. I think this project will allow me an insight into how others in similar situations think and feel, and from this obtain an array of viewpoints on the best way for cultures to become fully integrated.

Wellington already has a vast amount of cultures and perhaps it could lead the way to the acceptance and assimilation of these cultures in New Zealand. The multi cultural character could assist Wellingtonian’s to be more accepting of cultures and create opportunities to celebrate the different cultures