She was focused, knew what she wanted and went for it. Very intelligent, I am happy for her and proud that an arts person got Island Scholar. I get the impression that they come to school because they have to. I mean, think of it, what do students really have to do that they cannot focus on their school work. In this modern age, nobody carries wood for fire anymore, there is pipe borne water.
All students have to do is commit themselves to their school work.
They can do it. I have no tv., no computer, just dedication to my school work and encouragement from my parents. She said her parents are well educated. Samira said her pursuit and capture of excellence has nothing to do with being born smart and things like that. I was an average student at Grammar School, so they can do it.