Be it famous mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, or Steve Jobs, or even actress Meenakshi Sheshadri who completed her Masters in English literature after a long hiatus, inspirational success stories are all around us. The quest for education is never ending, no doubt. But, picking up from where you’ve left is easier said than done. Nevertheless, it never stopped some of the world’s bigwigs from chasing their dreams. Steven Spielberg, Azim Premji and Bill Gates are some illustrious men who completed their graduation in their 40s and 50s. Following in their footsteps are Hyderabadis who affirm the fact that it’s never too late to realise your dreams. Age has never been a daunting factor where education is concerned. In 2002, thirty-five years after discontinuing college, Steven Spielberg completed his graduation via independent projects at California State University, Long Beach, and was awarded a B.A. in Film Production and Electronic Arts. At the age of 54, Azim Premji, after a gap of 30 long years, got his graduation degree. But people like him are a rarity. Captain Rajesh from Bolarum, who started off as an army jawan asserts, “Obviously, I completed my degree very late and then attended army exams too. Education is important. It doesn’t matter in which field you are. I always hold my head high, as I’ve done what very few people dare to do.” Roman Abramovich, the richest Russian, would’ve agreed with him. He dropped out to join business and years later earned a correspondence degree from Moscow state law academy!
