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My name is James. I’m a Grade 10 student at Waterford Valley High in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. I originally come from Nigeria and moved to Canada a few years ago. I love math, reading, listening to music, traveling, and meeting new people. I also enjoy helping others by volunteering and getting involved in the community. I’m always excited to learn new things and challenge myself.

Pourquoi avez-vous hâte de participer à Shad ? Qu'attendez-vous le plus avec impatience ?

I’m excited to join Shad because it will let me meet students from all over Canada and learn new things. I’m really looking forward to exploring Toronto since I haven’t been out of Newfoundland since I arrived in Canada. I’m also excited to learn from people with different experiences and to learn more about coding and other areas of STEAM that I haven’t had much experience with before. I think Shad will be a great chance for me to grow personally and academically.

Qu'est-ce qui éveille votre curiosité ou votre intérêt pour le STIAM et/ou l'entrepreneuriat ?

What sparks my curiosity in STEAM is how it can help solve problems that affect people’s daily lives. I’ve always been curious about how things work and that’s why I love math—it pushes me to think critically and come up with solutions. I like seeing how different ideas can come together to create something meaningful. STEAM excites me because it brings people with creative ideas and new ways of doing things to make a positive impact in communities.

Comment envisagez-vous votre avenir ?

In the future, I plan to study Computer Science and work in tech to solve real-world problems and help people. I’m excited by how quickly technology is changing the world, and I see myself building skills in areas like coding, AI, and other fields shaping the future. I hope to use my knowledge and experiences to make a positive impact in my community.