In a bustling canteen, an Iraqi engineering student made a simple suggestion that would change a young woman’s life forever. During a casual chat, she revealed her recent graduation with a science degree, weakly shrugging off the possibility of a job at Columbia University. Little did she know, her new acquaintance was about to be a catalyst for a major opportunity.
With a nudge from the student, she reconsidered and went for it, attending a job interview that he had arranged. Against her initial doubts—like that pesky visa situation—she found herself not just with a job, but a pathway to a master’s degree, thanks to the university’s support. After three transformative years at Columbia, she realized she had gained not only career experience but also a new perspective on the power of kindness.
It’s amazing how a brief interaction can create such profound change, reminding us all to be open to the unexpected. Life sometimes has a funny way of working out, doesn’t it? What would you do if a stranger held the key to your future?
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