Satendra lets nothing hold him back
Losing his father at the age of three and being a distance from his mother for the sake of employment has never drowned Satendra Prasad emotionally.
The 24-year-old originally from Daloko Village in Dreketi, Macuata Province, left his home at the age of 19 to work as an apprentice at Fiji Sugar Corporation in Labasa.
“I have experienced various kind of struggle in life and still continue to do so,” the youngest of four siblings said.
“It’s challenging staying away from family, cooking food for oneself for more than five years.
“I worked as an apprentice for years and then last year I worked as a mechanic at the mill.
“Starting work from a young age did not sway me away from living my dream and that is to become a transport engineer,” Mr Prasad said.
“Having a Certificate Three in Engineering-Mechanical is a stepping stone to my career.
“More than this, I feel thankful to God for helping me make my mother proud as I am the first one in the family to graduate with a certificate.
“Unfortunately, she couldn’t come to my graduation as she lives very far away, but she did call me and blessed me over the phone.
“I can’t wait to hug her and show my certificate.
“I hope God blesses me with another scholarship so that I can upgrade my skills and knowledge.”
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