Radiant Horizons

November 13, 2023

When Bella Horsburgh embarked on her journey at Fairholme College in Year 10, she wasted no time making her mark.

 

Armed with a Certificate II and III in Health Services, along with dual University subjects in Human Anatomy and Physiology, and Research Skills in Health Science, Bella’s career path was crystal clear.

 

Having secured an early offer to pursue Medical Radiation Science with a specialisation in Diagnostic Radiography at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Bella expressed a sense of relief in knowing her destination.

 

‘Knowing where I will be going next year is a big weight off my shoulders, especially before the pressures of external exams set in,’ Bella said.

 

As a Fairholme Boarder who grew up in rural NSW and Dalby, Bella has always harboured a passion for rural health.

 

Her firsthand experiences revealed the stark reality that those in remote areas lack easy access to health services available in major cities.

 

‘It’s so disheartening when patients are required to travel for hours to access essential care, which then sometimes results in severe illnesses.’

 

Looking ahead, Bella envisions “heading west” after completing her four-year course, driven by a profound desire to make a positive impact… but not before adding to her list of qualifications.

 

‘I am hoping to complete my two years’ in Post Graduate Sonography, so I’m even more skilled.’

 

While Bella may have a clear roadmap for the next few years, leaving Fairholme is a bittersweet prospect for her.

 

‘It’s so very exciting to be finishing, and looking towards the future, but I will miss Boarding deeply.

 

‘The connections I have made will undoubtedly endure beyond graduation.’

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