Girl overcomes financial hardship, bags 6 gold medals from Mysore University
Team Udayavani, Mar 20, 2024, 9:14 AM IST
A young woman from Bedrodi, Puttur, has achieved stellar academic accolades despite facing tough times. Smita, whose family struggled financially, couldn’t even afford a mobile phone for online classes during COVID-19. But that didn’t stop her. She topped in the master of social work (MSW) course at Mysore University’s 104th convocation, bagging six gold medals and two cash prizes.
Smita’s parents, Vimala and Bharat, work hard to make ends meet. Due to their dire straits, her parents initially wanted her to work for daily wages, but her lecturer Nandish encouraged her to pursue higher studies. Smita’s Mom once asked if she could take a break from studying because she was always buried in books. That’s how dedicated Smita was to her education.
Her dedication paid off, making her college and family proud. She thanked her parents, friends, and teachers for their support, especially Nandish Y D from Mysore University and another lecturer Nandish from her college in Uppinangady where she pursued her BSW degree. They helped her get scholarships, which kept her education going, she said.
College staff at Uppinangady even arranged a smartphone for her during the pandemic so she could attend online classes, she added.
Despite the tough times, Smita didn’t give up. She continued her studies and achieved a rank at the Mysore University’s 104th convocation, bagging six gold medals. She’s now an assistant researcher at Premji Foundation in Kalaburagi.
Smita’s story is one of determination and hard work, inspiring many.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Karnataka: Nine Lord Ayyappa devotees suffer burn injuries in LPG cylinder blast
Man arrested in Kasaragod operated as terror sleeper cell, plotted assassination of Hindu leaders
Enthusiasts express displeasure over omission of Yakshagana at Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Mandya
Udupi: Bhagavad Gita should be a way of life, says Subrahmanya Sri
Udupi: Workshop on Bhagavad Gita for students at Yuva Geetotsava
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Murder accused hurls slipper at judge in Thane court; booked
Karnataka: Nine Lord Ayyappa devotees suffer burn injuries in LPG cylinder blast
Record govt jobs provided in one, one and a half years: PM Modi
Man arrested in Kasaragod operated as terror sleeper cell, plotted assassination of Hindu leaders
Enthusiasts express displeasure over omission of Yakshagana at Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Mandya
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.