UWA’s motto since 1911 – Seek Wisdom. Is it still relevant today?
While students and staff were enjoying a stroll through UWA’s campus, we decided to ask them what UWA’s original ‘Seek Wisdom’ motto means to them today.
Their answers were unscripted, honest and inspiring too.
But what does it mean for today’s students?
Transcript
SUPER
UWA was founded in 1911. Its motto, Seek Wisdom
VO
I think "Seek Wisdom" is something beyond education, it's things that will help you lead a quality life.
To be able to seek the right information and to be able to touch base with those who are also in a like-minded industry.
Not so much focusing on what sort of answers you might get but focusing more on the sort of questions you should ask.
I think wisdom is all about experience and I think we have to all have our own individual experience.
Wisdom is the application of what you know.
SUPER
Q: What does wisdom mean today?
VO
To be wise, I would say, is to be more conscientious about the life choices and decisions that you make.
Being smart is knowing what to do and being wise is knowing when to do it.
Anybody can use this brain up here, but it takes a great heart to be able to propel that through.
You might create something but how do you get that to people? How do you make it right for people? That is where I want to go with my degree.
Yeah, I think it's crucial at the moment. More than ever.
Being at UWA, and like, being in a uni setting, like, you can gain wisdom no matter what stage you are at in life.
SUPER
Seek Wisdom. UWA.
