Adi Taufa Graduates Against All Odds
“I want to thank every member of my family for their unending support, both spiritually and financially. Their love and encouragement have been instrumental in my success.”
Monday 10 July 2023 | 18:25
Graduate, Adi Taufa Lalabalavu with her mum, Letila Dimisi (left) and mum’s sister Merelesita Nabose after the graduation in New Delhi on Saturday, June 8, 2023.
It is often said that the path to success is paved with challenges and obstacles.
Adi Taufa Lalabalavu’s journey is a testament to this because she overcame numerous hardships to achieve her dream of graduating with a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Assam Engineering College in Guwahati, India.
On Saturday, the 28-year-old graduated and thanked everyone who contributed to her achievement.
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Leaving her family and young daughter behind in 2019, she embarked on a new chapter of her life in pursuit of higher education.
Little did she know that her journey would coincide with the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, presenting unforeseen challenges that tested her resilience.
“Shortly after arriving in India, the COVID-19 outbreak turned everything upside down. Schools closed, fellow students returned to their home countries, and I found myself alone in the dormitory,” Ms Lalabalavu said.
“With home being too far, I had no choice but to stay. I survived on bread and egg. Throughout this journey, it was only by the grace of God that I persevered.
“I want to thank every member of my family for their unending support, both spiritually and financially. Their love and encouragement have been instrumental in my success.”
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