A Journey of Growth and Achievement: Overcoming Challenges in Somalia
On the auspicious day of September 21st, 2023, I proudly celebrated my graduation from Zamzam University's Baidoa Branch. Born and raised in Baidoa, my name is Abdinasir Hassan, and I was once the village boy who made the life-changing decision to pursue higher education in the very city I call home. This decision has proven to be one of the best I have ever made. While many of my secondary school classmates ventured to Mogadishu in search of reputed universities, my experience has solidified my belief that Baidoa offers education of equal, if not superior, quality.
However, my university journey was far from smooth sailing, as it unfolded against a backdrop of challenges that are all too common in Somalia. I hailed from a modest-income family, and my father's passing while I was in class eight placed added burdens on my beloved mother, a beacon of strength for our family. Unemployment, recurring financia...