Thursday, April 5, 2012

Student Spotlight: Jean Paul Nsengiyumva

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTJEAN PAUL NSENGIYUMVA

Jean Paul is in S-6 (12th grade) this year and is studying auto mechanics. This past year of school has been extremely difficult for Jean Paul as he has just been reunited with his siblings that had previously been in an orphanage. He is now the head of his home with much responsibilities on his shoulders. He has still chosen to go to Boarding School since it is his last year. It is difficult to begin in a new school when you are in your last year of school.

He is very thankful for his scholarship from Global Capacity and all that it offers. It helps him to know all his school needs are met and he can attend school in peace. He does very well in all his practical courses but needs to improve in the theory portion of auto mechanics. In this second trimester (to begin in May) he must present and defend his S-6 Project (like a thesis). His topic is " The Automatic Gear Box". His scholarship with Global Capacity relieves the pressure in having to come up with the money to pay for these type of materials. He needs to research the topic on the internet, photo copy research and then present it in a printed and bound booklet. This can be an expensive project and he is thankful for the support he is receiving.

Jean Paul enjoys the school he is in even though it is far away from where he lives. He is hoping to obtain his driver's license after school is completed. This is crucial for most students of mechanics and is helpful in obtaining a job.  The second trimester will be busy in research for his project and the third trimester (to begin in September) he will be busy due to studying for his national exams. He must pass his national exam in order to receive a diploma.  

-Yvonne Parr, our partner in Rwanda and co-founder of A Voice For Rwanda

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