25/06/2026
What's the Tolu is back. Where we ask 3 randomly generated out of 100 get to know you questions.
Featuring Professor Tupa’ilevaililigi Ridvan Firestone, a frontrunner in every sense of the word, grower of Pacific and Student excellence and recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship that will see her heading over to the USA🇺🇸 later this year.
Photo's are straight from the Fulbright awards ceremony held in Wellington last night featuring Dr Ridvan's Aiga.
21. What is the best book or movie that you've experienced recently?
Project Hail Mary – I loved reading this book (in my book club) about 2 years ago. I watched the movie this year at the cinema and was astounded and happy of how closely aligned the movie was to the book, especially of the alien Rocky – he was portrayed as I had imagined him to be when I was reading it. I also loved hearing the Maori waiata being played in poignantly point of the movie when two friends were farewelling each other – it was very moving.
10. If you could instantly master any skill what would it be and why?
I would love to be a savant. In particular, to be able to pick up the guitar [six string], bass guitar and piano effortlessly play them by listening!
88. What is your best absolute way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon?
Watching my favourite TV shows and the Australian Netball league (SSN), accompanied by my favourite snack food.
Well done Professor - we are so very proud of your achievements🥳🎉🥳
