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[Published: Wednesday June 15 2016]

Nepal's 68-year-old student

KATHMANDU, 15 Jun - (ANA) - Grandfather Durga Kami has become one of Nepal's oldest students at 68, after he made the decision to return to school and complete his education. Poverty meant Mr Kami never finished his studies as a child. But now he's set on achieving his goal of becoming a teacher. With the aid of a walking stick, Mr Kami makes the hour-long journey to school every day. Currently in the 10th grade in Nepal's schooling system, he studies alongside 14 and 15-year-old students. "This is my first experience teaching a person who is as senior as my father's age," teachers have said of the father of six and grandfather of eight. His classmates have dubbed him 'Baa', which translates to 'father' in Nepali."To forget my sorrows I go to school," Mr Kami told Reuters photojournalist Navesh Chitrakar, adding that he wanted to escape a lonely life after the death of his wife. Despite his age, Mr Kami joins in all school activities, including volleyball.(ANA)
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