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Who is Eligible to Join Education?


The circumstances lived by many South Sudanese have deeply crippled their resilience and self-esteem. Having lost educational opportunities due to conflict, limited resources, overwhelming responsibilities, or climate shocks, countless youth and adults have abandoned their most precious childhood dreams - dreams that could only have been fulfilled through education.

Among these underprivileged South Sudanese are those who passed away under the weight of despair, some who turned to alcohol and became a burden to their families, and others who remained resilient but achieved very little, forever wishing they had had the chance to learn. They all continue to bear the painful feeling of a great. Day after day, the memories of their abandoned dreams haunt them. They recall the life they once envisioned and the impact they hoped education would have brought in their personal lives and families. Yet the frustration only grows deeper as they watch their dreams fade within them.

Scholars of adult learning psychology note that “adults who did not attend school often experience shame, regret, or a sense of inferiority compared to educated peers.” This observation not only affirms the emotional pain and sense of stagnation felt by many uneducated South Sudanese; it also reflects why so many perceive themselves as unworthy or ineligible to re-enter the education system, even when the desire to correct the past is strong.

But is this perception logical? Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” This philosophical statement reminds us that there is no fixed age, moment, or condition required to pursue learning. Anyone-child, youth, or adult can join school and pursue the qualifications needed to fulfill their aspirations. The real question, therefore, is not whether one is eligible to enroll in school, but whether one is willing to take the step toward reclaiming their dreams.

In conclusion, the pain of missed educational opportunities is not carried only by the individuals who were denied schooling; it is also felt by families, communities, and the nation as a whole. Transformative learning scholars emphasize that adults can restore dignity, identity, and purpose by returning to education regardless of their age. Hence, if you have not yet achieved the level of education you desire, the door is always open. Take the decision today, and celebrate your achievement tomorrow.

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University of Juba Official
UoJ, Students' Association School of Journalism,Media and CS

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University of Juba Official
UoJ, Students' Association School of Journalism,Media and CS
Hassan Hamadan

Alhaj Kennedy Lemi: The Quest for Support

Alhaj, a visually impaired South Sudanese who has refused to surrender to stigma, is facing acute financial constraints. Having completed his undergraduate studies at the School of Journalism, Media and Communication Studies, University of Juba Official, Alhaj awaits graduation. However, he is expected to clear arrears of tuition fees, as well as graduation fees, an amount of money he does not have, yet time is fast running out. Working as a tutor at Buluk Eye School and a member of the Association of the Visually Impaired, Alhaj has nothing at hand to address this urgent financial need.

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