Name: Jessamy
Role Title: Jessamy is currently a secondary school student. In 1999 Jessamy was awarded a Young Rural Ambassador Bursary to assist with further studies and personal development.
Location:Mitchell Secondary College, Wodonga.

Description of work undertaken:
Jessamy has a keen interest in Equine studies and she hopes to further develop her knowledge in this field in the future.

Team and / or individual role / responsibilities:
Jessamy is responsible for the role of Peer Support Leader at her school.

BACKGROUND:
Grew up where?
Jessamy grew up in Huon, via Wodonga Victoria.

Course(s) studied:
Tertiary /post secondary:
Equine Studies.

Secondary:
Jessamy is currently studying Equine studies through the Vocational Education & Training (VET) program. Other elective options available were Agriculture and Horticulture.

Work experience:
Jessamy has completed work experience as a Ranger with the Parks Victoria at Mount Buffalo and has spent some time with Jenny Bird (Rural Business Woman of the Year 1999) at Towonga Morgan Stud, Sandy Creek, Victoria where she has gained experience in mixed farming enterprises, communications and sales.

OPPORTUNITIES:
Further study:
Jessamy hopes to broaden her knowledge with computers and become skilled at web site production.

ADVICE TO STUDENTS NOW:
students up to Year 10
Jessamy suggests that students should take any opportunities that may arise, and that you should be prepared to step outside your home environment and try something new.

OTHER:
Comments, thoughts, suggestions.
Jessamy believes that when she applied for the Young Rural Ambassador Bursary this made her think about all of her achievements and goals. In turn this has given some direction for her future. This also has given her a wider scope on important community and rural issues that need addressing.