In this week’s teenACHIEVER Profile, teenAGE (TA) sat down with Wolmerian Andrew James (AJ). 

Name: Andrew James Age: 18D.O.B: May 10, 1997School/Institution: The Wolmer’s Boys’ SchoolAccomplishments: Passed eight subjects, seven ones and a two, placed seventh overall in Jamaica for CSEC Mathematics 2014, tied for 10th in the Caribbean, Passed six subjects at CAPE with six ones (Additional Mathematics, Pure Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Communication Studies)Tags/Handles: IG-@FancyJamesHobbies: Thinking, experimenting, trying new things.TA: How would you describe your study process?

AJ: Long and tedious, I read widely. It also involves a long period of meditation which I think is key.  TA: How do you feel about your success?

AJ: Thankful, and at the same time I’m really humbled. I feel really accomplished for want of a better word.TA: What drove/drives you to do so well?

AJ: My family. My father works so hard and it’s five of us and I’m the eldest so I want to do my part to help him to help the others. God is also a major driving force for me as well.TA: Was there ever a time when you felt that you weren’t on point?

AJ: Yeah multiple times, but I found my inspiration and that helped me to push through any struggle.

TA: Is there anyone who inspires you?

AJ: Not really, there are people who encourage me but not really inspire me.

TA: What is/are your favourite subject(s) and why?

AJ: Definitely Biology and Mathematics. I love Bio because I like to learn about the human anatomy. It’s very interesting. For Math, it brings me great joy to solve problems so I guess that’s why I love math.TA: Where do you see yourself five years from now?

AJ: Hopefully almost finishing Med School at the University of the West Indies.TA: Do you have any philosophies that you live by?

AJ: Yes, two in fact. One that my mom always told me- “the heights of great men reached and kept were not obtained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept were toiling upwards in the night” and my personal one – “ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”

TA: What is/are your goal(s) for this year?

AJ: Well in terms of academics, I have to get straight A profiles this time around to gain the U.W.I open scholarship. Morally, I intend to be more considerate and kind to others.: Any tips or tricks that you would like to share with persons?

TA

AJ: Focus on understanding and not remembering.TA: Has it seriously occurred to you the magnitude of what you have achieved?

AJ: Yes, at home at after seeing my results, I went to bed and then it really hit me that I did it.TA: Any teacher you’d like to big up specially?

AJ: Yes I would like to thank Mr Raynaldo Smith and Ms Nicole Robinson, because they encouraged me; especially Mr Smith, who pushed me to go for all ones because he believed that I could do it.