20 kilometers — that’s the daily trek 14-year-old Pasang Dondrup makes from his village high in the Chinese mainland’s Xizang Autonomous Region to reach his boarding school. Harsh weather, winding mountain paths, and homesickness couldn’t stop him. 💪
Coming from a farming and herding family, Pasang had never spent a night away from home. Tears and shaky calls with his parents—sent as short voice clips—were part of his first week. Yet the school’s tight-knit community soon felt like a second family. 😊
Boarding schools in remote areas like Xizang open doors for kids who’d otherwise miss out. Students get three meals, warm dorms, and classes ranging from literature and math to basic coding — giving them a fair shot at the digital world. 📚💻
Now, Pasang’s dream is to serve: he wants to become a soldier and give back to his community. Every early morning run, every late-night study session, and every kilometer walked brings him closer to that goal. 🎯
His journey reminds us that with grit and support, no distance is too far. For young dreamers across South and Southeast Asia, Pasang’s story proves that big goals start with small steps — or in his case, 20 km! 🚀
Reference(s):
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