Bio – Jacques de Chermont
Student Bio
Achievements
| Distinctions | English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Life Orientation, AP Mathematics |
| Do you have any school achievements that we can highlight?
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Yes |
| Please elaborate on your school achievements.
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Head Boy, First Team Rugby and Cricket, honours for academics and cricket, colours for athletics and rugby, full colours for leadership, redenaars honours. |
| What are your plans for 2019?
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Study |
| Future Plans Study (please specify):
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Veterinary Sciences |
| Future Plans Gap year (please specify):
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– |
| Future Plans. Work (please specify):
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– |
| Future Plans. Other (please specify):
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– |
| National University. Where will you be studying?
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Tuks |
| Degree Choice. National. What degree / course will you be studying?
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Veterinary Sciences |
| Reason for Degree. National. Why did you choose this particular course?
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I have a passion for the African bush and wildlife and want to commit my life to protecting and conserving it, hence, being a wildlife vet is the ideal career choice for me. |
| Foreign University. Where will you be applying to study?
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– |
| Degree Choice. Foreign. What degree / course will you be applying to study?
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– |
| Reason for Degree. Foreign. Why did you choose this particular course?
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– |
| Result Location. Will you be in South Africa when your final results are released?
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yes. |
Interests
| Interests. What are your interests and hobbies?
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birdwatching, hunting, fishing, wildlife photography, game watching, wildlife tracking. |
| Inspiration. Who inspires you most? Why?
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My mom and my sister and my dad. |
| Motto. Is there a motto / quote that you live by?
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“when my Lord my God is with me wherever I go I am unable to fail.” “Commit to the Lord whatever you do and all your plans will succeed.” “it’s hard work and coping with pressure that leads to success.’ “those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not be weary, they will walk and not be faint.” |
| Dreams and aspirations. Do you have any dreams for your future that you would like to share with us?
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I would like to become known worldwide for my contribution to the conservation of African wildlife. I would also like to be happy, and to be known by all as a kind and compassionate individual. |
