Abubaker

“I applied to Communiversity because I so badly wanted to further my education. After all my documents were processed, I received a message saying that I have an interview with one of the facilitators. I was accepted, and I was so glad and happy because I knew this was a chance to become a step closer to my dreams. When starting at Communiversity, I found out that I would receive a bursary worth R15,000, and I began crying because I knew the value of that money and that my parents don’t have that kind of money. I started asking myself, “Am I worth so much money, even when I am not giving out a cent?” I was told to make the best out of this opportunity, knowing nobody is prepared to give so much money to a stranger. I grabbed the opportunity with both hands and promised to myself to work hard and make the community proud — which I believe I have done.

For the past four months at Communiversity, I have had a new family that I have joined,  a family that is loving and caring. I was introduced to new subjects like maths literacy, engineering science, basic finance, debating, work preparation– and many other subjects.   These courses were filled with laughter and hard work. The facilitators were all amazing and loving. They made meunderstand that there is a bigger world out there. I can’t believe all the things I have accomplished. I am able to work a computer, I am able to solve math(s) problems. I have also learned something totally new and that was Transcendental Meditation. The feeling of meditating is so awesome. I justcan’t put it into words.

I have grown so much. I am typing this letter with tears running down my cheeks with great sadness, just thinking about saying goodbye. My goal is to pursue my dreams and aspirations. All I just want to do is help people the same way you are doing by empowering young adults like me to gain a much better future. I am grateful for this gift of life. I am grateful for the opportunity to study at Communiversity. I am grateful for you, your money that you have invested in me, and I just want you to know that it didn’t go to waste.

I have enjoyed every session with the Communiversity — from the moments of hard work to the moments where we laugh and cry. I am sitting here typing this email with joy, happiness and tears in my eyes. My heart goes out to every single one involved with Communiversity and all I can say is: “Thank you so much for everything that you have done for me. I will never forget this amazingopportunity. I will recommend others to join the Communiversity and be a part    of this beautifuljourney where they can achieve and accomplish so many things.”