When opportunity meets preparation, then miracles can happen. Today, we would like to share some student career journey’s of two students coming from underprivileged backgrounds created history in their own right. Let us give them a round of applause for their path-breaking achievements.
Career Journey #1
Student Name: Mr. Asharam Chaudhary
Feat: Securing an MBBS seat at AIIMS
Hometown: Vijayganj Mandi Village, Dewas
Society labeled him as a ragpicker’s son but Asharam did not let that stop him. He worked against all odds to secure an All India Rank of 707 in the 2018 edition of the AIIMS entrance exam in his first attempt! He has successfully earned the opportunity to pursue MBBS from one of the country’s prestigious institutes.
Hardships:
Success never comes easy and neither did it for him.
- Lack of facilities: He grew up in a kuchcha house without an electrical connection or a toilet.
- Low income: His father would take up odd jobs to make ends meet for the family.
Asharam received his primary education from a government school and went on to pursue his higher secondary education with Dakshina Foundation in Pune.
Recognition:
- Help for the Family: The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan ensured that Asharam and his family will get all the requisite help.
Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Tweet
Gandhi connects: Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader took to Twitter to congratulate Asharam on his feat and also penned down his thought in an open letter.
Future Plans: Asharam plans to pursue his masters in surgery (MS) in Neurology. What makes the teenager’s dreams unique is the fact that he wants to set up a hospital in his native place so that everyone receives timely medical facilities.
Career Journey #2
Student Name: Ms. Sudeeksha Bhati
Feat: Securing a 3.8 crore scholarship from Babson College for a popular 4-year undergraduate course
Hometown: Bulandshahr, Haryana
Through hard work and determination, one can achieve anything they set out to. This statement echoes with the story of Sudeeksha, a tea-seller’s daughter from a rural area who fought against a number of odds to become the district’s CBSE topper with 98% marks, and secured a coveted scholarship at one of the leading colleges in the USA.
Hardships:
Sudeeksha emerged as a winner when the following obstacles were pitched against her:
- Fight for equal opportunity: Sudeeksha’s family and community were against educating girls and it posed as one of the initial struggles for her. She was expelled from a private school when she was 9 years old as her father was unable to afford her fees.
- Low income: Her father used to earn an annual sum of INR 72,000 per annum. The family used to struggle to make ends meet.
Recognition:
- One of the lucky 28: Sudeeksha and 27 other participants are set to join the prestigious undergraduate course at Babson College.
- Media Hero: Sudeeksha’s efforts have made her a poster child of Indian grit and determination.
Future Plans:
Elated by the joy that her success has brought to her family and her school, she aims to continue working hard and accomplishing all her dreams.
Through inspiring stories like Asharam’s and Sudeeksha’s, our belief is restored in the power of determination through which miracles can happen anytime and anywhere.
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Sukriti is a Hyderabad-based Writer, covering the exciting world of Career Counselling and Entrepreneurship. She also writes about mega-trends in education, diversification for Teachers & other individuals with a focus on how innovation and upskilling can help them grow professionally. She is an MBA in Public Relations & Event Management. When she is not trying to understand complex changes & needs in the counselling and education industry, she enjoys travelling and watching movies with a cup of black ginger tea.
