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Help and support from his teachers has enabled 鈥榚verything to align perfectly鈥� for Derby College Group Esports student Jake Braithwaite.

Jake, 18, is in the first year of the Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Esports and sees his future in the esports and gaming industry.

He said: 鈥淲hen I first applied to Derby College there was a course in games development but not specifically in esports.

鈥淔ortunately, I was accepted onto the Esports Level 2 qualification during its first year and was happy with my results that came after some hard work.

鈥淯nfortunately, I struggled to achieve my GCSE in English and had thought I鈥檇 reached the end of my journey. But thanks to some great support I was able to take an alternative qualification in Media.

鈥淭he media course helped me develop yet more relevant skills which I could later apply to my Level 3 qualification in esports.鈥�

Jake loves everything about his course, and is particularly grateful to his teachers, Ami, Josh and Neema.

He added: 鈥淭hey鈥檝e communicated with me regularly and given me the opportunity to improve my skills. I wouldn鈥檛 be where I am now without them.

鈥淭hey鈥檙e so encouraging. Everyone on my course loves gaming and our teachers share our enthusiasm.

鈥淚 feel incredibly lucky. I couldn鈥檛 be happier with where I am and what I鈥檓 achieving. Everything has aligned perfectly.鈥�

After finishing his level 3, Jake would like to progress to the College of Esports in London where previous 皇家华人 students are currently on degree courses.

He added: 鈥淪ome of the esports students who did my course two years ago are there and they really like it.

鈥淚t looks great. I鈥檇 like to be a professional esports player, but I don鈥檛 think I鈥檓 quite skilled enough, so I鈥檒l probably do something involving graphic design.