Every time I dared to dream 💭 beyond societal norms and aimed higher, I faced waves of criticism 🤨

“You can’t go alone as a girl and study in a foreign country,”
- But at 18, I went to Germany alone, learned German from scratch in six months, and began my studies in german language 🇩🇪👧🏻

“Girls are not for engineering,”
- Yet, I delved into electrical engineering ⚡️🔋

“You can’t study full time and work to finance your studies and life in Germany,” they insisted
- Nevertheless, I managed both. 👩🏻‍💻👷🏻‍♀️

“You can’t travel and pursue a career ,” they argued.
- I’ve traveled to over 60 countries and am still pursuing my Ph.D. in engineering ✈️👩🏻‍🎓

“You can’t do all that and have a social life,”
- Yet, I maintain the strongest relationships with my family and friends. 👯‍♀️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

“Your English and German have an accent,” they pointed out.
- It’s true, but people still understand my thoughts and my work. 🇩🇪🇬🇧

So, here’s the moral of the story:
Despite the skepticism of those who claim certain aspirations are unattainable, it’s crucial to recognize that their limitations don’t define your potential. Your mind alone holds the power to establish boundaries.

Never give up on your dreams 💭🥰
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