Teen working in automobile workshop joins college after being motivated by additional collector
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Salman Farees, 16, had recently passed his Class XII exams from the Government Higher Secondary School, Kuniamuthur. He had been working at an automobile workshop in Karumbukadai to support the family's financial needs.
His friend Irfan had secured admission to the BA English literature programme at Nehru College of Arts and Science, Thirumalayampalayam.
Salman had lost motivation and interest in continuing his studies, weighed down by personal challenges.
Despite repeated efforts by Irfan and his schoolteachers, Salman remained hesitant to enrol for college education.
On Tuesday, the additional collector and school teachers arrived at the automobile workshop. They engaged in conversation with Salman, encouraging him to rediscover his aspirations. After nearly 30 minutes of counselling, Salman's outlook shifted, and he expressed his wish to study and to join his friend Irfan in college.
The additional collector accompanied Salman to Nehru College, facilitated his admission into the BA English literature course and ensured that every procedural limitation was cleared on the spot.
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