Misha says she has really matured during her time here and has watched other students change from having negative attitudes to showing remorse for their behaviour. This changed her understanding of how to deal with authority. She found that the tutors treated her respectfully and fairly so that she learned to assert her views with the same courtesy and without confrontation. Misha has almost finished her NCEA Level One and feels ready to challenge herself with employment and further study opportunities. She has many dreams for her future and is now skilled enough to make them real goals. Misha is interested in training for social work and tutoring and maybe even making sound tracks for movies. “I have so many different options. I am excited about my future and confident to tackle whatever lies ahead!” says Misha.