“I used to think, what is the use even if I try to get a degree. What will I do with it! But, a voice in my head always pushed me to get past the odds and get the degree.” Though she did not have a strong source of support for continuing education, her determination was all she needed to pave the path for herself despite all challenges.
“I completed my BA, MA and D.Ed through distance education while managing my household, exams and assignments. But, after my MA results I was confused again about what next. My life and its timelines were not the same as others in my class!” She lets out a sigh, but continues with zeal, “One day I met an old lady at the hospital who went to study after her husband’s demise and that reminded me of ‘There is no age limit for learning’. Meeting her made my belief in myself come back.”
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