As I reminisce about that day, I am reminded of my grandfather's words of wisdom that
have become a legacy in our family. It was a day as dark as a plum, with a glittery coat
over it, as drops poured out of our eyes, reflecting the pain of losing him. In his final
moments, he told my father to embrace everything - the uncertainty, the fear of change,
the growth, the challenges, and the excitement - for it all has a reason to lead us to who
we are destined to become. Those words reminded me that my journey is a testament
to the power of having and pursuing a dream with everything i've got.
 From dreams to reality - a phrase that encapsulates the journey of achieving one's
goals, one's whole life happening, though I am yet to live this phrase. My eighteen years
have given me a glimpse of how dreams come to reality. A girl born on the dusty old
streets of Prayagraj dared to step out of her society when she was just ten. Today, being
that girl, I appreciate my decision, which proved to be a turning point in my life and a
step towards fulfilling my dreams. In my quest to seek closure, I used the only resource
I had in abundance- my intellect. My desire to grow inspired me to unearth answers
from countless books and scout for opportunities that would help me carve an identity
for myself. That opportunity awakened when I got selected into Vidyagyan, the pedestal
institution that broadened my horizon and aroused a sense of responsibility. Vidyagyan
opened new doors for me, and it soon became my home away from home. Living in a
residential school, I became independent and flexible to changes.
  While I had everything I needed at Vidyagyan, I did not lose sight of my goals. I kept
looking for opportunities to become that beacon of inspiration, to become a role model
that I never had. Someone that thousands of prodigious girls back home could look up
to. Someone who could rekindle their fire of aspirations no matter how far-fetched their
ambitions might be. Someone who could enlighten them with the bliss of dreams. I
could achieve what I dreamt of by being the first girl in my village to be admitted into a
prestigious university like Delhi University for further studies. In addition, as a scholar of
the Vahani Foundation, I have alleviated the financial burden that my family could have,
allowing me to pursue my studies without interruption. Today, sitting in the corner of my
university's library, I feel so grateful for my life, which has been capable enough to
accept all my dreams into reality, and these words are waiting to get upgraded into the
next five years. I have always believed that. When we walk to the edge of all the light
we have and take that first step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that
one or two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand upon, or we
will be taught to fly.
I am excited to embrace all the challenges that come my way and persevere through
hard work. I aim to constantly improve myself to become the best version of myself and
make my aspirations a reality.From a girl with dreams, I aspire to be a woman with
vision.
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