WATCH: 10-year-old Chandler prodigy tackles college courses

CHANDLER, AZ — A 10-year-old Chandler girl is spending her summer break tackling college coursework while most kids her age are at the pool or playing video games.

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Ijeoma Uzoanya recently earned an A in her first college class through Rio Salado College and is now enrolled in English 101 — before most children her age have even started middle school.

According to her family, Ijeoma charted this course herself, fueled by an extraordinary love of learning and a determination to challenge herself at every opportunity.

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Her drive has been evident for years. At just 7 years old, she published her first book. Now she is using her summer vacation to continue chasing bigger academic goals.

Watch in the player above as ABC15 gets a firsthand look at Ijeoma making the most of every opportunity in front of her.

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