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Re: Only child of Patentia cane-cutter, seamstress tops UG - SCA - 11-16-2015
[quote author=The Captain link=topic=101347.msg664181#msg664181 date=1447711927]
and what's wrong with working in the field
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Seems like the Dad saw plenty enough to advise the young man to enjoy a more comfortable life that education, and the subsequent opportunities it affords.
Re: Only child of Patentia cane-cutter, seamstress tops UG - Kwami - 11-16-2015
[quote author=SCA link=topic=101347.msg664185#msg664185 date=1447713218]
Seems like the Dad saw plenty enough to advise the young man to enjoy a more comfortable life that education, and the subsequent opportunities it affords.
[/quote] This story is not special mate. This is the culture in Berbice . Believe me I know .
I know one of Googlee teacher that was a cane cutter for 8 years who would study at nights and acquired 7 subjects in GCE. He then attented UG where he got his Bachelors degree and subsequently ended up as Googs teacher in high school
Re: Only child of Patentia cane-cutter, seamstress tops UG - SCA - 11-17-2015
[quote author=Kwami link=topic=101347.msg664187#msg664187 date=1447713543]
This story is not special mate. This is the culture in Berbice . Believe me I know .
I know one of Googlee teacher that was a cane cutter for 8 years who would study at nights and acquired 7 subjects in GCE. He then attented UG where he got his Bachelors degree and subsequently ended up as Googs teacher in high school
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Whereas the story is not special, Sachin's accomplishments are. He has made his mom and dad very proud.
I sure that I am not disagreeing with you.
