How education helped me rewrite my life | Ashweetha Shetty

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  • čas přidán 6. 08. 2019
  • There's no greater freedom than finding your purpose, says education advocate Ashweetha Shetty. Born to a poor family in rural India, Shetty didn't let the social norms of her community stifle her dreams and silence her voice. In this personal talk, she shares how she found self-worth through education -- and how she's working to empower other rural youth to explore their potential. "All of us are born into a reality that we blindly accept -- until something awakens us and a new world opens up," Shetty says.
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Komentáře • 215

  • @twistentiger5610
    @twistentiger5610 Před 5 lety +71

    after this, I am taking my education 200% more seriously, not that I never took it seriously.

  • @1234fishnet
    @1234fishnet Před 5 lety +123

    As a father of two girls this story makes me cry.
    It was very clear for me from the first second of their life I will always support them and encourage them to do whatever they want to do.
    Education and knowledge is the only thing that can help make the world a better place for everyone.

    • @shajithakj8491
      @shajithakj8491 Před 4 lety

      Your kids are lucky... But I am a graduate... From a rural village... According to their wish I married and I have three kids... I deeply wanted to do a pg....but how I can go for studying with my baby...

    • @mukeshbohara2998
      @mukeshbohara2998 Před rokem

      Thanks stefan

  • @osse1n
    @osse1n Před 5 lety +189

    Formal education - obeying and building somebody else’s dream
    Self-education - taking charge and building your own dream

    • @Redfvvg
      @Redfvvg Před 5 lety +8

      A formal education is when you are young and stupid. Self-education is when you have acquired skills in working with information.

    • @Redfvvg
      @Redfvvg Před 5 lety

      @@malditapeppas509 It is a matter of your choice, what to devote your life to!
      You can drop everything and go to an excellent, free French university .. If there is no money .. but a craving for knowledge.

    • @zorzeus
      @zorzeus Před 5 lety +2

      Respect!

  • @manumudgal4988
    @manumudgal4988 Před 5 lety +77

    Education is power, power is necessary. study and become powerful

  • @dkelban
    @dkelban Před 5 lety +94

    What a strong ,smart ,caring ,and amazing woman who has done so much good, and kudos to her parents, who were willing and brave enough to step outside the box THEY were put in, and let their daughter fly. An inspiring story

    • @upgrade1583
      @upgrade1583 Před 5 lety

      just vomited in my mouth...

    • @biomutarist6832
      @biomutarist6832 Před 5 lety +4

      Well said!
      @Upgrade get outta here, your edginess poisons the air

  • @BMarco125
    @BMarco125 Před 5 lety +172

    This is true feminism, i love it

  • @apurvanarayan11
    @apurvanarayan11 Před 5 lety +7

    The standing ovation gave me chills.

  • @migsfiel
    @migsfiel Před 5 lety +50

    I better start putting coconut oil on my hair because hers look radiant!

  • @susanafreitas6669
    @susanafreitas6669 Před 5 lety +28

    You have inspired me❤THANK YOU ❤❤❤

  • @taraa4281
    @taraa4281 Před 5 lety +14

    I LOVE her . I’m not sure if I’d have such drive and resolve for education if I lived her life.

  • @bluejay5531
    @bluejay5531 Před 5 lety +19

    What a wonderful moving talk, and a wonderful encouraging empowering example Ashweetha, thank you for sharing and for having the courage to stand for yourself and nurture your deep truth. blessings to you

  • @nirmalakamat4674
    @nirmalakamat4674 Před 4 lety +18

    Really appreciate the way she expressed her thoughts straight from heart. Really proud to see that she realized her dream and also made an impact in the thinking process of other girls in her village. Girls are no longer a liability or show piece. Ashweeta god bless you in all your future endeavours.

  • @lijonlee6186
    @lijonlee6186 Před 5 lety +40

    Give into life or fight for your life, the choice is yours,
    learn to empty the cup and you will find that others will fill it!
    The world is full of people who are willing to use an empty cup.

  • @hangphamminh3070
    @hangphamminh3070 Před 5 lety +14

    Such a smart strong independent young woman!!! Go Ashweetha!

  • @kbee225
    @kbee225 Před 5 lety +1

    My father is from tirunelveli. You're doing a noble thing Ms. Shetty.
    Kalvi enum oli kudutha neeyum oru kathiravan.

  • @deepthisubbanna1983
    @deepthisubbanna1983 Před 4 lety +9

    Hats Off to u madam for bringing a change to the society..🙏👏👏

  • @amiralozse1781
    @amiralozse1781 Před 5 lety +5

    Makes me feel so extremely happy for your success!
    What a wonderful, strong, intelligent and beautiful lady!

  • @ramesh_iyer
    @ramesh_iyer Před 5 lety +25

    Very inspiring talk, by Ms Shetty in her inimitable sing-song voice 😋
    Education is the most life changing experience one can have. It's admirable that coming from a small obscure village in South India, Ms Shetty mustered the courage to migrate all the way to Delhi, not exactly the most woman-friendly city in India. Her talk should inspire n motivate many girls from remote rural regions of India to pursue higher education to transform their life. Good luck 👍

  • @abdimalikgurhan3194
    @abdimalikgurhan3194 Před 5 lety +4

    She looks amazing, confident, and brave. Thanks to all the educators around the world who are transforming lives!

  • @ThingsbyAmit
    @ThingsbyAmit Před 4 lety +2

    What an inspiration journey. She is succeeded to break knowledge out of poverty

  • @nevernever6535
    @nevernever6535 Před 5 lety +6

    What a charming accent! Brave and strong woman

  • @holdupwaitaminute.
    @holdupwaitaminute. Před 5 lety +46

    There is a difference between SCHOOL and EDUCATION
    School teaches students how to collect the dots.
    Education teaches students how to connect the dots.

    • @fahadahmed480
      @fahadahmed480 Před 5 lety

      Prince Ea right?

    • @holdupwaitaminute.
      @holdupwaitaminute. Před 5 lety

      Fahad Ahmed not just Prince Ea, Seth Godin as well czcams.com/video/sXpbONjV1Jc/video.html

    • @matthewhorizon6050
      @matthewhorizon6050 Před 5 lety

      I like this.

    • @billschlafly4107
      @billschlafly4107 Před 5 lety +3

      Life is full of dots. Good teachers help good students connect the dots. It seems to me that the dots of life can be hurtful to people for many reasons. Dots are simply facts. But many people will put a dot in front of young people. Religion does this. Advertisers do this. People who sell education do this. Your parents do this. Every one puts out false dots and real dots...on purpose or on accident. A real dot can be verified objectively. A false dot will be rationalized in some way. A good student will see the real dots and find a good path through life. Be careful out there.

    • @siyandahlophe1604
      @siyandahlophe1604 Před 5 lety

      @@billschlafly4107 You have just showed me another real dot. Thank you!

  • @quoiquand2888
    @quoiquand2888 Před 5 lety +8

    This is so inspirational more people should hear about this story

  • @vigneshvinay6092
    @vigneshvinay6092 Před 4 lety +4

    *Really it's full of awesomeness of a courageous woman can do anything..* *Rocking* 🔥

  • @amomslittlespace
    @amomslittlespace Před 5 lety +9

    All these girls really inspiring to all such and even more 👍

  • @Traumatised311
    @Traumatised311 Před 3 lety

    Wow, her English is so good and the way she carrries herself , wow confident lady , her kids are lucky

  • @dianaamiati9690
    @dianaamiati9690 Před 5 lety +7

    yes, we knw the best for our self even parents or everyone say u cant do these. we have a super power inside yeah

  • @rosarose7920
    @rosarose7920 Před 5 lety +1

    The whole thing is beautiful. What stands out to me is the idea of living in a state of connectedness, and through this connectedness, transmit peace. What a beautiful state to live in. It's what I want more than anything.

  • @bincyelizabeth19799
    @bincyelizabeth19799 Před 5 lety +6

    Excellent testimony

  • @ShubhamSharma-ky2tf
    @ShubhamSharma-ky2tf Před 4 lety +4

    Lovely lady, strong lady. Respect

  • @MrSirAussie
    @MrSirAussie Před 5 lety +4

    Wow! Awesome, empowering & Inspirational message. You go gal. Yes you can.
    You have made every women proud. No country can reach its full Economic, Social, Cultural, Spiritual potential until every women reach their full potential.
    Jai Hind. Thank you Ashweetha

  • @rockcomedy4489
    @rockcomedy4489 Před 4 lety +2

    Your body language is so sweet and your English speech is also so amazing...

  • @shontrashi
    @shontrashi Před 5 lety +4

    Loved the way she speaks ....respect

  • @alitabattleAG
    @alitabattleAG Před 5 lety +8

    You are a big inspiration to us big sister🤩

  • @lynettlongo6044
    @lynettlongo6044 Před 4 lety +5

    Truly inspiring! Now I feel even more motivated to do what I wanted to do and I’m never gonna give up :)

  • @munaaliii
    @munaaliii Před 5 lety +11

    Great mission, keep going forward till you reach with your preach to the whole world!

  • @mrunalkadge54
    @mrunalkadge54 Před 5 lety +5

    Needed this. Thank you!

  • @monishaakhil4277
    @monishaakhil4277 Před 5 lety +2

    Education is important, that will impart a way for finding yourself, yes... am trying for finding myself.

  • @ssiddarth
    @ssiddarth Před 5 lety +5

    An extremely inspiring TED Talk 👍👏

  • @aliarsalan2422
    @aliarsalan2422 Před 5 lety +2

    This is true inspiration. What a an amazing talk!

  • @RumoredAtmos
    @RumoredAtmos Před 5 lety +4

    What an amazing story

  • @sloza3366
    @sloza3366 Před 5 lety +4

    What an inspiring story!

  • @AnjelWinx7
    @AnjelWinx7 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you

  • @daianereis4979
    @daianereis4979 Před 5 lety +4

    Congratulation!

  • @unnattank5005
    @unnattank5005 Před 4 lety

    This is a reality of every poor village indian girl yet its become a dream of every single of them to be like you, what you did and how you find yourself to be useful. despite of colossal struggle, you never give up. story itself is an inspiration so does it aspire every single indian girl. kudos.

  • @divyanshuagrawal2699
    @divyanshuagrawal2699 Před 5 lety +3

    A beautiful story!

  • @nostalgic8377
    @nostalgic8377 Před 5 lety +6

    Really great ❤️

  • @demaatopal4389
    @demaatopal4389 Před 5 lety +3

    Really Strong woman

  • @shyjuvijay5482
    @shyjuvijay5482 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks..... Most inspiring

  • @sunitipravapradhan99
    @sunitipravapradhan99 Před 4 lety +1

    Her speaking style is very nice ... really education is important for everyone . I am watching this video two times. 👌👏

  • @ultramarinewaters9325
    @ultramarinewaters9325 Před 5 lety +1

    God bless you Ashweetha! Keep helping people find their voice and their way!

  • @divyamurugesan5557
    @divyamurugesan5557 Před 5 lety +3

    Just love her Spirits. Keep going girl. 😊😊😘😘

  • @KumaBones
    @KumaBones Před 5 lety +3

    This is an amazing story.

  • @afrozshabbirs2263
    @afrozshabbirs2263 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome, splendid, marvellous job ma'am.... keep up the good work... blessings from Latur Maharashtra.

  • @31hitesh38
    @31hitesh38 Před 4 lety

    The innocence in her voice is very real.

  • @anuswadh
    @anuswadh Před 5 lety +3

    A very inspiring woman.

  • @landofspirits1392
    @landofspirits1392 Před 5 lety +9

    Not only in India, in my country, many people underrate women.

  • @BrownManLifts
    @BrownManLifts Před 5 lety +2

    very inspiring speech ❤️

  • @clairewei4721
    @clairewei4721 Před 5 lety +1

    So inspiring!

  • @anhvu5903
    @anhvu5903 Před 4 lety

    Thank you very much. I was born in Viet Nam- a developing country but here, both boy and girl can learn and go to school equally. After listening your talk, i feel so favourable. I am a girl with many dreams, hope, and i have many things i want to do. Fortunately, i wasn't born in your country. India is a country which discriminate gender, treat female inequality.

  • @kannansaravana6
    @kannansaravana6 Před 4 lety +1

    Really Inspiring speech..! Hats off and a great bow for your Success. You will be an Inspiration for many rural girls to fight their odds..! This is what True Feminism is. Congrats and Keep Going. Really a Great Effort and Great Initiative..!

  • @liuelvis4580
    @liuelvis4580 Před 5 lety +1

    life is a journey of finding the correct position of your, to make you useful,valuable.

  • @truthseekermedia
    @truthseekermedia Před 5 lety +1

    Education is like food.the right kind, in moderation can lead to a healthy growth. The wrong kind, or overwhelming amounts of useless information (TV, social media) - all contribute to the greater mental health and defeatist attitudes amongst what could be some of the brightest people We’ve ever seen.😞

  • @chitran2294
    @chitran2294 Před 5 lety

    The best thing that education brings to one's life is the way they think of the world. When you have education, you know that you can change your life, you know how the world around you really are. Not the small things you face everyday. Not just eating, drinking, living and giving birth. The more I know about the world, the more confidence I have. I know my dream is something I can hold one day if I try my best. I try to educate myself everyday, and feel the life is really an interesting place. We live to discover ourselves. Stop learning is equal to stop living.

  • @nietvoorudus5145
    @nietvoorudus5145 Před 5 lety +4

    ❤️! Keep it up 🙏🏻

  • @Jinesh_
    @Jinesh_ Před 5 lety +12

    This sounds like the book by Tara Westover titled "Educated"

    • @bongocatnguyen5756
      @bongocatnguyen5756 Před 5 lety +3

      OHMYGODDDD You read it too! I love that book! Absolutely amazing and shocking for what she went through!

    • @Jinesh_
      @Jinesh_ Před 5 lety +1

      @@bongocatnguyen5756 yes! It was amazing and unsettling.

  • @santosrrrd1800
    @santosrrrd1800 Před 5 lety

    wonderful thanks for it

  • @izzaw
    @izzaw Před 5 lety +6

    This is my new favorite ted talk

  • @automedcomology
    @automedcomology Před 5 lety +2

    Honesty pays surely

  • @APVLOGS-pd9jw
    @APVLOGS-pd9jw Před 4 lety

    Hard working is the key of success. And I was sure that this speech or story are boost or motivate most of girls who think she is burden of her family. 👍

  • @abhisheknair3708
    @abhisheknair3708 Před 5 lety +4

    Almost 99/100th of India can say that they have educated women now

  • @jomoljose7031
    @jomoljose7031 Před 4 lety

    You are a good person. Madam, You inspired many person including me. Thank You So Much ☺️❤️

  • @thehareshvlog4738
    @thehareshvlog4738 Před 5 lety +2

    inspiration alwaysss !!!

  • @elinope4745
    @elinope4745 Před 5 lety +8

    There is a drastic difference between a woman who is educated from a village in some developing nation that looks down upon women going to school and a western woman educated in a western university. The former had to overcome challenges, display personal resilience, discipline, and face and overcome adversity. The latter has everything handed to her on a silver platter complete with scholarships and lower bars of entry all attached to an unreasonable amount of debt (in the USA). This is why a much higher percentage of women who graduate in India have STEM degrees than their western counterparts. This is why women who graduate in India are competent by the time they have a degree.

    • @elladaalieva6205
      @elladaalieva6205 Před 5 lety

      Agree! Also noticed same. The harder the training, the easier the fight.

  • @abiyashi5746
    @abiyashi5746 Před 5 lety

    This inspired me a lot!

  • @swapnadas7910
    @swapnadas7910 Před 5 lety +2

    All the very best

  • @mohammadelsayed5715
    @mohammadelsayed5715 Před 5 lety +3

    She is awesome ❤️

  • @venkatreddyalugubelli1503

    Kudos to you, young lady.

  • @namithab6081
    @namithab6081 Před 4 lety

    You are such an inspiration 💓

  • @abubakarrbangura7814
    @abubakarrbangura7814 Před 5 lety +2

    That was great sister

  • @jaganathrayan2831
    @jaganathrayan2831 Před 5 lety +2

    மனமார்ந்த வாழ்த்துக்கள்

  • @user-bk5sr9wc9o
    @user-bk5sr9wc9o Před 5 lety +3

    To prevail education is so important.

    • @leveljoe
      @leveljoe Před 5 lety +2

      Education is only a very small part. The biggest, most important thing is contributing, like this girl.

    • @user-bk5sr9wc9o
      @user-bk5sr9wc9o Před 5 lety

      One for all.
      All for one.

  • @NoWorryAU
    @NoWorryAU Před 5 lety

    You are great!

  • @mukeshbohara2998
    @mukeshbohara2998 Před rokem

    Thanks a lot

  • @reshmianil6207
    @reshmianil6207 Před 4 lety +1

    Inspiring

  • @kavitakumar4611
    @kavitakumar4611 Před 3 lety

    U are now my inspiration

  • @mohanrajramasamy8680
    @mohanrajramasamy8680 Před 4 lety

    Worthwhile to watch # inspiration

  • @moodsup1027
    @moodsup1027 Před 5 lety +16

    Education is good. Learning to make money from it is better.

  • @theachiever4393
    @theachiever4393 Před 5 lety +1

    Innocent & powerful speech at the same time

  • @theteenengineer7589
    @theteenengineer7589 Před 5 lety +1

    Ted is the Teen's favorite channel

  • @PM-mq3kj
    @PM-mq3kj Před 4 lety

    Society is what the people make it. It has hangovers of past...but it's always changing. People from within change it... As long as one doesn't feel like victimized ..and has a drive... Things are possible. India is a land of opportunity.

  • @amycirrus3390
    @amycirrus3390 Před 2 lety

    I was crying while watching this video.

  • @AyushGupta-jb9pn
    @AyushGupta-jb9pn Před 5 lety +4

    She tells everything like a Unstoppable Woman 👩. 😄😅😂
    Proud of You Mam.... 😊

  • @tamilmaranc
    @tamilmaranc Před 3 lety

    Hi Ashweetha Shetty....Nice informative msg and speaks...Great by C TAMILMARAN

  • @zahrayari9164
    @zahrayari9164 Před 5 lety +3

    despite her strong indian accent I deeply understand her, good job girl...I am a rural girl and now I'm studying PhD course. what brought me here to watch your inspiring speech was that at the moment I'm improving my english skills to be able to apply for a postdoc position abroad.

  • @behumble96
    @behumble96 Před 5 lety +1

    Education
    Life skill
    Opportunity....

  • @jaffvstk
    @jaffvstk Před 4 lety +1

    I see her in my school

  • @rmns987
    @rmns987 Před 3 lety

    At times we don't realise the change and ironically even change agents.

  • @rajeshnandanware1989
    @rajeshnandanware1989 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice

  • @drmounika2966
    @drmounika2966 Před 4 lety +1

    Her English accent seems like Deepika padukone as tamil girl who speaks English in Chennai express movie