The inner voice of an
unheard soul
Society loves the epic
of an overachiever. Whether it's an exalting tale of a billionaire who went
from rags to riches or a magical run by a Cinderella team in postseason play,
mankind is fascinated by the concept of an individual or group of individuals
overcoming supposedly impossible circumstances to achieve success. However,
I've always found the term "overachieving" to be inaccurate when
applied to people who prevail over unfavorable conditions.
When a person endowed
with natural abilities and talents choose to do the work necessary to become
successful, is it really proper to label him or her an overachiever? Or is it
simply a matter of he or she doing what we as people are inherently called to
do? My goal is to put forth my best effort in every aspect of my life, not because I want to be an overachiever, but
because I feel that's what is required of me. While being raised in a
low-income family might make me feel disadvantaged, I can't help but be
reminded of my dad’s old axiom; there are no excuses. My parent's struggles along with
obstacles in my own life have
helped shape my aspirations and allowed me to become
who I am today. I have no regrets; I wouldn't change a thing.
My parents
faced many struggles of their own and neither attended college. I was the only
one of their three siblings to attend high school. Sadly, my mom was caught in a net of illness and
bid farewell to this planet. After which we burnt thousands of butter lamps and
monks recited and chanted prayers.
On other hand, my dad was left heart broken, struggling
all alone in the garden under scorching sun and torrent rain. We might've been
struggling financially, of which my brothers
and I were never aware. My dad worked
hard to ensure that we had every basic necessity and more. I was raised in a home of love and
encouragement, a trait that cannot be overlooked if I analyze what makes me the
person I am today.
The supportive environment I was brought up in
helped to shape my philosophy
and deal with issues that arose as I got older and completed my higher
secondary school. The economy took a turn for the worse in me as my father become older and older. To
say that I've persevered almost seems hyperbolic. Sure, I have had a few
obstacles thrown in my way so far,
but in my opinion the key to happiness lies in
distinguishing the things a person can and cannot control. Does coming from a
small village and a family which is financially disadvantaged means make
certain dreams more difficult to achieve? Absolutely!
However, the most
beautiful thing in our country is that all people and in particular myself are
blessed to have such a far sighted, generous, selfless, and wonderful “KING,
His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck”. While I was born into a family
that has never had money, I've been blessed to be awarded a
Trongsa Peonlop Scholarship. It is an opportunity that I am very thankful for
and I am greatly benefiting from it. How it Begun having been filled with the
desire to continue my education, I was mesmerized by the reality, that I received a scholarship from the throne of His
Majesty to pursue my studies in Thailand for four years.
It was a
dream come true for me and I thank God for his blessing. Bachelor in Civil
Engineering, It is over three and 11 months now since I joined Rangsit
University, Thailand where I am currently pursuing my Bachelor Degree in Civil
Engineering. I must say the course is diverse with students from different
nationalities. The course content is very rich as well and it is grounded on
analytical and practical skills applied to engineering issues at local,
national and global scales with an emphasis on learning from a comparative
perspective. I need this knowledge to enhance my ability and capability in
these spheres and I am glad to be pursuing this course.
I would like to thank His Majesty the King and the President
of Rangsit University, Thailand for awarding me the scholarship to pursue the
Bachelor in Civil Engineering in a diverse and positively challenging
environment. I am Very grateful for this uncommon opportunity which I am
privileged to have. Now, I take a vow considering god as my witness that I will
never vaporize the benevolent opportunity. Rather will be embedded in the abyss of my
heart to serve my parents, the Tsa-Wa-Sum and finally myself with utmost
dedication and commitment; flapping our national flag high above the sky with a
slogan: “PELDEN DRUKPA”.
Thinley Dorji.
BE in Civil Engineering.
Fourth Year
Rangsit University, Thailand.
Trongsa Peonlop Scholarship Recipient
