When the Oldest Kid in Class is 69 Years Old

Durge Kami, 69, was born into a poor family and lived too far away from school to receive a formal education as a child. But that hasn't stopped him from finishing school now. He's the oldest student in his school and his classmates affectionately call him Bajee, or 'grandpa' in Nepali. Durge hopes that his persistence can set an example for both young and old.

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[triangulum]

The best part is how all the kids just accept him as their friend

[ramadhanajijaya]

"even though my teachers are younger than me, I respect them and behave like a student"


Manners maketh man

[mdu__Africa]

Teacher : Talks about history
Class:
The old man : Corrects teacher and remembers being there

[marius]

The most impressive thing for me sbout him is he is 69 yr old and can walk 2 hours and play sports like a young boy

[drewtrussler]

This made me cry for some reason. I hope this old man has a good time in 11th grade!

[yonazz]

Teacher: What do you know about history

69y/o: *YES*

[doogs]

I have nothing but respect for this man.

[dqrk]

Fun fact: he graduated by this point and is 74 years old now

[amongus.]

I like the fact he respects everyone even though he's older than everyone

[jason-qjsk]

This guy: walks into classroom

Kids: oh our teachers here

Guy: *sits down*

[margisuryoa]

"I get my homework done and study. Then i get tired, like an old man"

Yeah me too

[rinreborn]

4 hours total going to and back from school, studying and doing homework WITH A FLASHLIGHT at night.
Respect to him

[AzakielRuns]

How I felt when I was 1 year older than my classmates.

[tarunpratap]

Teacher teaches History
This Man: I know about it, I witnessed it myself

[aesthetism]

This guy is dying to go to school and I'm here dying to leave school

[allyquackityx]

He’s had more energy than some teenagers now a days-

[AVEROGOT]

You can’t even lie, this dude is a very cool and good guy, he literally goes to school at what is now his 70’s and tries his hardest, he believes in himself which most people don’t, well done!

[fallingbed]

He moves like a middle schooler so much energy :)

[AdityaNeedsP]

When the oldest student is 69 years old
Every other kid in a 10 mile radius:*Click* *NOICE*

[mg]

I came straight to the comments to see how many people said ‘nice’