Page 43 - Cherished Memories of Yesteryears - A Collection of Grandparents' Life Experiences

“No dreams come true until you work hard for it.”

Today, I am going to talk about my grandfather. After high school, he left home and went to stay
My grandfather’s school was very far from with his uncle for further education. His uncle
his house. The name of his school was Dravid supported him throughout his education. He used
High School. In those days, there was not much to do part-time jobs to cover his expenses to be
transportation. He used to wake up early and walk independent. Despite facing many challenges, he
to his school. He would tutor younger kids after succeeded in becoming an engineer.
school to make some money and save his earnings
for his future studies. From my grandfather’s story, I learned he was
brave and independent, and he wished for me to be
During those days, there was no electricity, so he independent and grateful.
used candles to study. My grandfather dreamed of
becoming an engineer, but his family’s financial Purkayastha Arya Rupak
condition was insufficient for him to further his Primary 4.1
education.

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