Interview with Simone Swartbooi, Deep Roots Scholar 2011.

Tsintsabis Junior Secondary, Namibia, grade 8

Favorite Subject: Natural Science

Favorite thing about school:

I get to learn things I don't know. Like even writing I learned at school.

Biggest Challenge in School:

The other learners. Sometimes they are naughty. If you are studying they don't want to keep quiet and start fights.

What do you want to become when you're older?:

When I finish my studies I want to become a scientist. Then I can make medicine and help cure things like HIV/Aids.

How will this scholarship help you further your studies?

I can save the money from school fees and spend it on stationery. Then I won't have problems buying pens and things.

What would you like to say to the donors?

I would like to say thank you very much. It helps me a lot with my studies and I really needed the money.