How education helped me rewrite my life | Ashweetha Shetty

There's no greater freedom than finding your purpose, says education advocate Ashweetha Shetty. Born to a poor family in rural India, Shetty didn't let the social norms of her community stifle her dreams and silence her voice. In this personal talk, she shares how she found self-worth through education -- and how she's working to empower other rural youth to explore their potential. "All of us are born into a reality that we blindly accept -- until something awakens us and a new world opens up," Shetty says.

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[fishnet]

As a father of two girls this story makes me cry.
It was very clear for me from the first second of their life I will always support them and encourage them to do whatever they want to do.
Education and knowledge is the only thing that can help make the world a better place for everyone.

[ossen]

Formal education - obeying and building somebody else’s dream
Self-education - taking charge and building your own dream

[twistentiger]

after this, I am taking my education 200% more seriously, not that I never took it seriously.

[manumudgal]

Education is power, power is necessary. study and become powerful

[Guesswho-xo]

What a strong, smart, caring, and amazing woman who has done so much good, and kudos to her parents, who were willing and brave enough to step outside the box THEY were put in, and let their daughter fly. An inspiring story

[migsfiel]

I better start putting coconut oil on my hair because hers look radiant!

[kbee]

My father is from tirunelveli. You're doing a noble thing Ms. Shetty.
Kalvi enum oli kudutha neeyum oru kathiravan.

[hangphamminh]

Such a smart strong independent young woman!!! Go Ashweetha!

[Traumatised]

Wow, her English is so good and the way she carrries herself, wow confident lady, her kids are lucky

[nirmalakamat]

Really appreciate the way she expressed her thoughts straight from heart. Really proud to see that she realized her dream and also made an impact in the thinking process of other girls in her village. Girls are no longer a liability or show piece. Ashweeta god bless you in all your future endeavours.

[bluejay]

What a wonderful moving talk, and a wonderful encouraging empowering example Ashweetha, thank you for sharing and for having the courage to stand for yourself and nurture your deep truth. blessings to you

[taraa]

I LOVE her . I’m not sure if I’d have such drive and resolve for education if I lived her life.

[lijonlee]

Give into life or fight for your life, the choice is yours,
learn to empty the cup and you will find that others will fill it!
The world is full of people who are willing to use an empty cup.

[abdimalikgurhan]

She looks amazing, confident, and brave. Thanks to all the educators around the world who are transforming lives!

[deepthisubbanna]

Hats Off to u madam for bringing a change to the society..🙏👏👏

[amiralozse]

Makes me feel so extremely happy for your success!
What a wonderful, strong, intelligent and beautiful lady!

[amomslittlespace]

All these girls really inspiring to all such and even more 👍

[vigneshvinay]

*Really it's full of awesomeness of a courageous woman can do anything..* *Rocking* 🔥

[nevernever]

What a charming accent! Brave and strong woman

[ramesh_iyer]

Very inspiring talk, by Ms Shetty in her inimitable sing-song voice 😋
Education is the most life changing experience one can have. It's admirable that coming from a small obscure village in South India, Ms Shetty mustered the courage to migrate all the way to Delhi, not exactly the most woman-friendly city in India. Her talk should inspire n motivate many girls from remote rural regions of India to pursue higher education to transform their life. Good luck 👍