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Student Achiever - James Light
Posted on December 31, 2019
 
        		My name is James.
I live in the Unley area of Adelaide with my parents and younger sister. I enjoy keeping fit through running and exercising at the gym, reading, computer gaming, and sharing fun times with friends and family.
My experience at 91×ÔÅÄ…
I started studying at Open Access College during Year 9, after I had struggled to maintain consistent attendance at school for the previous three years due to a fluctuating and often debilitating medical condition. 91×ÔÅÄ proved to be the ideal solution for me, as it not only provided me with high quality teaching, it kept me connected during those times when my physical condition isolated me.
What I also discovered at 91×ÔÅÄ were some excellent, caring, and considerate teachers who understood my situation and supported me to achieve results. It restored my confidence, and helped me to identify the strengths and skills I could build on to succeed at a high level. After so many uncertain (and often stressful) years, at last I could see the kind of pathway that I could travel on!
I completed the rest of my secondary schooling at 91×ÔÅÄ, whilst also attending night classes at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) to complete Certificates II and III in Information, Digital Media and Technology. The independent study skills developed during this time was another great benefit of studying at 91×ÔÅÄ.
And today...
I graduated from Year 12 last year. The day after I received my SACE results I was offered my first 91×ÔÅÄ choice; so am now studying an Honours Degree in IT (Digital Health Systems) at Flinders University. I’m thrilled to now be able to combine my interest in computing with my experience within the health system, to learn how to apply digital technologies to benefit others. And my medical condition has also resolved so life is good!

