By John Marshall | Project Leader
Hello to all our Mission: Univeristy supporters.
Well, it's college time in India, and we have 7 of our 8 eligible students safely tucked into their dorms. As a quick update, I'm including a few pictures of the kids at school as well as some thoughts from them about leaving the orphanage and beginning life as a college student. For many of them, it was hard to go. For others, it's a dream come true. All of them are sorting through mixed emotions and finding their place far from the only home they've ever known.
Here's what they have to say:
"I reached the college on the third and was really scared of the new place. But as I settled down and talked to a few boys, I made some friends. Now it feels much better. I'm really excited to start my classes in the next few weeks and I'm so thankful to all of you who have supported me to come here. I promise I will do my best in my studies."
Sunny - Dev Bhoomi School of Architecture
"Sitting in class today and being lectured by the teacher...looking out the wondow and seeing the view, and knowing that only 10% of [Indian] students go to college after their 11th and 12th...I felt so lucky. Being independent and learning to live your own life, just flying out there. Trying new things. It's just awesome! And you know it just feels free. And that gives me a sense of peace. And I just want to use these next three years in the best possible way I can. Thank you so much!"
Jessica - Graphic Era School of Journalism
"For me getting to go to college was one of the biggest things because going to a college like the one I am in at the moment is expensive and most families cannot afford it. It's been 6 days since I started my first year in biotechnology. The campus here is huge with almost every field of study and also heaps of sports and cultural activities. I still feel a little insecure but I am sure time will heal that. Apart form that I am just so thankful to the people who have wished to give me this chance and I promise to work hard."
Clifford - Uttranchal University School of BioTechnology
"On my first day I really felt so nervous because everyone was new to me. It is a big change. On the second day I was so sad and I cried and cried. I really missed my friends at the farm. But now I'm slowly starting to get through all this and making new friends.The college is really good and the teachers are so nice and understanding. Classes are also interesting. It's getting much better than before."
Sonia - Himgiri Zee School of Social Work
Day by day, they are learning and growing, not just as students but as people. And it hasn't all be easy. Job recently developed kidney stones and missed a week of school. There have been plenty of tears and self-doubt and home sickness. But I just want to thank everyone who has cared enough about these young people to step up and help sponsor their education. From the smallest to the largest donation, any contribution is an affirmation that these kids matter and are worth fighting for. I really appreciate it and I know they do as well.
Love,
John
By John Marshall | Project Leader
By John Marshall | Project Leader
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