Sushma Verma, an India girl is defying educational norms by pursuing a master
degree in microbiology, after her father sold his land to pay for her tuition.
Sushma Verma said she was able to finish high school at the age of 7 and
undergraduate studies at the age of 13 only with the sacrifice of her uneducated
parent.
She has three younger siblings, they live in a cramped room in Locknow, the capital
of Uttar Pradesh state, and they live off their father daily wage of up to 200 rupees
(less than $3.50) from a construction work.
Her father 10,000 square feet ( 930 square meter) of land for 25,000 rupees.
( $400) to cover for her school fees. The rest will come from charity.
Friday, September 20, 2013
13 YEARS OLD GIRL BEGINS MASTER DEGREE
Sushma Verma, an India girl is defying educational norms by pursuing a master
degree in microbiology, after her father sold his land to pay for her tuition.
Sushma Verma said she was able to finish high school at the age of 7 and
undergraduate studies at the age of 13 only with the sacrifice of her uneducated
parent.
She has three younger siblings, they live in a cramped room in Locknow, the capital
of Uttar Pradesh state, and they live off their father daily wage of up to 200 rupees
(less than $3.50) from a construction work.
Her father 10,000 square feet ( 930 square meter) of land for 25,000 rupees.
( $400) to cover for her school fees. The rest will come from charity.
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