My mentor changed my life!

How one girl found hope and support

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My name is Bharti and I grew up in a small village in northern India. There are only 40 families in our village, and most of us never got the opportunity to go to school, let alone a private school. My parents could only afford to send one child to a private school and despite the fact that I was the brightest out of all my siblings, it was my elder brother who was chosen. I tried to reason with my parents but it didn’t lead to anything. At first, I was very frustrated so I stopped working hard at school, to rebel against my family.

It was around this time that Nivi Madam became my teacher in Class 6. Nivi Madam used to be my mathematics teacher in Class 5 and when she saw my grades dropping, she called me asking what was wrong. I explained to her the opportunity I was losing out on because my parents refused to change their way of thinking. She then guided me towards taking my frustration and turning it into something positive. She told me not to focus on the negative thoughts and feelings I was experiencing, but rather to use my skills and talents to work even harder. She said, when you work hard, you are guaranteed to reap the rewards.

Nivi Madam encouraged me to prove everyone wrong. By not studying, I was only proving their point further. At the end of Class 6, she told me about a few scholarships being offered to students who do well in their exams. These students would get the opportunity to go to private school, and even their uniforms and books would be paid for! This was my dream and I decided to work really hard to do well in my exams. My parents were very supportive and when the results came out, I did brilliantly and managed to win the scholarship.

Today I attend a private school that is four hours away from home. Because of the distance, I was offered the opportunity to stay in the school hostel. I’ve made many friends and I dream of one day becoming a doctor and helping other people. If Nivi Madam hadn’t helped me turn my frustration into something positive – I might never have been here!

Note: Story inspired by a Teach for India Mentor’s account of a real life incident.

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Inspired

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

pls how do I get a good mentor that will help and direct me in life. Am a girl of eighteen years. who can be my mentor in the side of gender and age?

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

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Hey Oyoo! We are glad you are willing to find a mentor. In looking for a mentor, you need to find your area of interest first. Once you do that, find someone successful in that area and follow up on the person. Good thing we are in the jet age (Internet era) where you can follow up on a person without having to meet them. So the most important thing is to find what you need mentorship for and who you think is perfect for it. We hope this helps.

I love to join dis page.

Hello big sister I am a girl of 20,please can I get an advice from you on a serious issue personally

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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Hey Gloria! Yes, you can. Feel free to share.

Oh sorry,I thought I would be able to share it personally with you,is like there is no room for that

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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Hey Gloria! You can share the question here. Feel free Gloria, no one will judge you or insult you for asking a question. Springster is open for all. The good thing is that no one knows you personally so you won't be judged. We hope this helps

Mentors can also be inspiring

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

same to me

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

So we need to have a good mentor

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

my name is ignatius am from amarican i love praying and my prayergroup is blue army i will like u to join on facebook thank you,am still in school and this braek time i will miss my friends at school i hope school never close becaus i will miss the story there telle me

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

I LIKE THIS STORY

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

I love this story very much

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

Is good to have someone that can advise you in a good way

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

i need any family to be my wife.

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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1985.are u a female or a male?

dats nice and motivating

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

Well nice article.hi chrisdove!

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

how do one chose a mentor?

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey mzzycool! Thanks for the comment. In choosing a mentor, you are to choose someone who is already successful in the field that you are interested in. You choose someone that is good and willing to coach people. Someone you look up to and someone you want to be like too. We hope this helps

nice

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

u choose ur mentor through ur instinct. n who ur spirit choose to disclose ur distraugt to.

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

My mentor is big sister, I like the way she answers questions and the posts she makes here. She answers questions and writes articles as if she were a teenager, she understands how it feels.

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

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Hey Fortune! Awwww... thank you so much. Your kinds words just made big sister smile. You are so sweet and you just encouraged us to do more. Thanks a lot.

Your well

Your welcome, I can't believe I did that.♡♥♡♥♡♥♡

Not All Are Good

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

In fact your Mentor has done well to you sister.. Bcoz she gaves you Good good advices.. So thank God and your Mentor...

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

Anyway Am So Happy For You Bharti Dat U Were Able To Achieve Dat Dream Of Attending A Private School.

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

nice one dear ,am happy for you

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

very happy for that

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

good

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

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Hy peace how are u

Can a teacher be someone mentor and can a mentor change ur life?

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

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Yes a teacher can be a mentor

can u av a mentor that is not older than u,but maybe 2 yrs older?

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

Am i welcome here,and can i make friends

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

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Yes and I can be ur friend.... Pls reply when u see dis

yes,u can be

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

Can any one find a good mentor here??

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

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Yes I can be your men to if you want and if u have questions

Yes I can be your mentor if you want and if u have questions

Hey Ella! Thanks for the comment. We do not think that this is the right place to look for a mentor. Because a mentor is someone who is much more experienced and knowledgeable in a particular area of interest. We hope this helps

Thanks ella,i really appreciate it.

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

Wow nice.pinkisreal can u be my mentor?.or anyone

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

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yep Biebera I can be your mentor if you wish to have me as one.

An inspiring story.

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

Wow a heart beating story

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

Inspiring

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

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I just came back from church and preparing for school tomorrow, what of urs?

You know it was hard finding ur name

guys the

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

Nice one

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.