At first look, IGNOU graduate Gunjan Shakya seemed like any other student being awarded her degree at the convocation held in the city. But that isn't the case. Visually challenged, 25-year old Gunjan has not had it easy on her way to reach the educational peak.
On Saturday when she was awarded a master's degree in English literature, her thoughts were already racing towards the synopsis presentation she had done for a PhD. "I am doing my PhD from Nagpur University on the works of author Tehmina Durrani," said Gunjan.
Having spent her entire student life in and around Nagpur, Gunjan has been an above average student throughout. She cleared her 10th and 12{+t}{+h} from CBSE board with percentage marks well in the 70s and B.A (English) from IGNOU.
What is unique is the way Gunjan went about her studies. "Since I was a child my father would record the entire syllabus on to a tape. Then I would listen to the audio recording and learn. I followed the same method for my master's degree and it worked well," said Gunjan.
IGNOU's regional director Sivaswaroop praised the efforts of Gunjan and said it shows "her zeal to pursue higher education for self betterment". About 2.3 lakh students all over India passed out from IGNOU in the 2010-11 academic year.
Nagpur university's vice-chancellor Vilas Sapkal, who was the chief guest, said, "Distance education has made a great impact in our education system. Its importance was acknowledged at the conference of vice chancellors which was held recently."
Sapkal also said that 'internationalization of education is an important consideration for every country'.
On Saturday when she was awarded a master's degree in English literature, her thoughts were already racing towards the synopsis presentation she had done for a PhD. "I am doing my PhD from Nagpur University on the works of author Tehmina Durrani," said Gunjan.
Having spent her entire student life in and around Nagpur, Gunjan has been an above average student throughout. She cleared her 10th and 12{+t}{+h} from CBSE board with percentage marks well in the 70s and B.A (English) from IGNOU.
What is unique is the way Gunjan went about her studies. "Since I was a child my father would record the entire syllabus on to a tape. Then I would listen to the audio recording and learn. I followed the same method for my master's degree and it worked well," said Gunjan.
IGNOU's regional director Sivaswaroop praised the efforts of Gunjan and said it shows "her zeal to pursue higher education for self betterment". About 2.3 lakh students all over India passed out from IGNOU in the 2010-11 academic year.
Nagpur university's vice-chancellor Vilas Sapkal, who was the chief guest, said, "Distance education has made a great impact in our education system. Its importance was acknowledged at the conference of vice chancellors which was held recently."
Sapkal also said that 'internationalization of education is an important consideration for every country'.
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