Hello World

My name is Quincy Teluwe Fred. I come from Southern Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea. I was born and raised in Mt. Hagen, Western Highlands Province. I am the youngest of four siblings. Currently I am in year one in Divine Word University in Madang Province studying Communication Arts (Journalism). 

So far to describe life in Madang in two words would be a beautiful disaster. Adjusting to life away from the comfort of my home has been a struggle and a blissful journey all at once. The new people, places and experiences have inspired new ways of perceiving life. Despite Madang's tarnished reputation, it does indeed live up to its name "Beautiful Madang" as I believe was coined by the great Demas Sol.

One of the memorable days out of my time spent here was when my friends and I went with our dean, Sister Elizabeth to collect mattresses for Catholic Students Association from Lae, Unitech who were coming to Divine Word. We went to the Sisters Convent in Alexisaphen in the north coast of Madang. Sister Elizabeth allowed us to explore and take picture for a couple of minutes after we finished loading. On the ride back we stopped at a market and Sister Elizabeth bought us kulau (coconut). This was during the semester break. In retrospect it was the highlight of the break. It was one of those days that make you truly appreciate life and its wonders. I look forward to more beautiful days in Beautiful Madang.