Abdiladif Mohamed Ali

My Life at Abaarso Tech
The Remarkable Journey

Brief Biography

My name is Abdiladif Mohamed Ali and I was born in Ethiopia (Harar) and grew up in Diri-dhaba. I spent almost half of my life there. I came from there when I was almost nine years and I spent the rest of my life in Burco. Burco is a unique place for me and also has a huge impact on my life mainly because that was where I started my primary school. I am a person that enjoys traveling, learning and respecting people's diversity from all over the world.

How I got to Abaarso Tech

—It was 3, Oct, 2009 when my dream finally came true. I have always dreamed about going to a boarding school just like my father did when he was young. My father motivated me to go to a boarding school & I fortunately did it. It was a spectacular plan for me to come here because I wouldn’t meet with this people.
—I was astonished by the reaction of the students when I first came at the school because they treated me as a member of their family. In fact, they were amiable & obedient. The most extra-ordinary thing about this school is the quality of education. The teachers are well qualified & well respected. The teachers & students treat as parents & children, in fact they treat with love & devotion. The teachers & students are always prompt. I was bewildered by their punctuality. Punctuality is an aspiration.
—In life, we learn cycles of joy & pain, success & failure. When we embark on the journey to reach our goals, we must persist and persevere. We cannot give up or lose faith. Don’t follow your dreams, chase them.
—“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes our life interesting"

The four years at Abaarso Tech

qFirst Year
üMost bizarre year ever, white faces, white walls, totally new environment. For me it was the longest of all years. I struggled so much, whether it was academics or life itself. The food was different, the climate was different. I met with different people, I also made friends and most importantly, we had a lot fun this year.
qSecond Year
üThis year moved so fast and there was scarcity of food, rooms, classes. New students arrived and it was in fact survival to the fittest.
qThird Year
üThis year, the school was in a complete pandemonium, the school was at the edge of shutting down and life was actually atrocious.
qFourth Year
üThis year was actually the most fascinating because we went to Addis to take the SAT. During this year most seniors started applying for colleges which was in fact a marvelous achievement.

  Friends

—My friends mean everything to me. I didn’t have much friends back in Burco. I met here people from different places & dialects. I also learn from my friends how to interact & co-operate with one another. Fraternity is our slogan & we respect each other with genuine, kindness & generosity. Unfortunately, nowadays I’m loosing my best friends; people who I care about. It’s sad but life is full of ups & downs & speed bumps. You can complain life all you want but remember you did something to deserve it. My companions  are  like my brother & I learn an enormous amount of lessons from them. Take an initiative  & always believe & aspire.
—It was a pleasure spending time with you guys. I’ll miss you!

Family

ØHaving a family is one of the most crucial things in life.
ØWithout a family, life would loose it’s meaning. A special thanks goes to my beloved parents who encouraged me in a lot of aspects & told me what’s right from what is wrong.
ØWithout my parents, I would not be in this position right now. They are the reason why I’m here.
ØI have 6 siblings, 3 brothers & 3 sisters.
ØIn my family, solidarity plays an important role. Treating with respect & benevolence is also indispensable.

 

—Accomplishments at Abaarso Tech

I built a solid foundation of Math and English.
—Not only my Math and English improved but most importantly, I understood the significance of morality.
—I also comprehended the importance of ethics and integrity.
—During the first year at Abaarso, I became the second spelling bee champion of the entire school, perseverance is an essential ingredient for  success.
—I also understood how to manage and use my time wisely and efficiently.
—The best juggler at the school.

Plans and Advices

A.Plans

ØI am looking forward to take a post graduate next year insha’allah at Abaarso Tech. I cannot predict where my next journey will take me but simultaneously I should focus on my objectives. “Whatever you do today will determine the kind of person you’ll be tomorrow”. I want to study medicine & humanity but I‘m not totally positive. Life becomes hard as time progresses, when you guys become seniors you guys will realize how it feels to be indecisive about your future goals.

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B. Advice

In the journey to life’s high way, keep your eyes of open upon a goal. Knowledge helps us to reach our destination. Anything is possible if you are willing to work very hard for it. In addition, there will be luck but it’s a coincidence how hard work is almost always accompanied by good work. My advice to you is to dream big and aim high but couple that with dedication, determination, concentration, tenacity, patience and hard work as well. This is the prerequisite for ultimate success in life. “There is a way to be good again”. Always be optimistic in life, unite & collaboration-the ultimates success

—Good to my beloved teachers and fellow Students:

vJonathan Starr (Headmaster, Co-Founder, Managing Director)

vSuzanne Hunter (Big Sister)

vMike Freund (Director of Finance) My man

vHarry Lee (Assistant Headmaster, Director of Operations)

vAnna Corfitsen (Advisor)

vWilliam Martin

vDan Hasting (The Chief)

vGraham Copping

vAva Ramberg

vJake Galloway

vKelly Heller

vMohamed Qamar

vMohamed Youssuf Abdi (Arabic Teacher)

vVanessa Pope

vErin Freund

All of my wonderful students.

Extra-Curriculum Activities at Abaarso Tech

A. Work-Time

ØFirst year- Village Tutor.

ØSecond and third year- Hargeisa Tutor.

ØForth year- Orphanage Tutor.

B. Clubs

ØHiking club and cross-country were favorites two.

C. Sports

ØFor me sports are passion.

. School Administration  & Teachers

— I would like to give my sincere gratitude to our patron, Mr. Jonathan Starr who really gave us a big hand and spares no effort to fulfill our needs. I think without him we would not been successful.

—Special thanks also goes to Mr. Harry and Mr. Mike who helped us in a lot of aspects during the 3 years they were here.

—I would also like to thank Mr. Jake and Miss Kelly. Jake is an engaging writer & Kelly is nerd in Science. They both assiduously worked with us & provided us with both material and moral support.

—A superb thanks also goes to the rest of our dedicated teachers who sacrificed their valuable time to a point of perfection and never got tired to contribute their spectacular ideas.

—Dan Hastings- thanks for  your technical support buddy!

—  My Students at Abaarso Tech

Education is the key of accomplishments and favorable  welcome of the whole universe. So the knowledge and proficiency  is the ambition of every child and forwarded individuals like to achieve. Then it’s Abaarso Tech to shape your future & strength your ability of doing something & self-confident.
—Abaarso Tech students are ideal and the top selected ones in their generations of every field they appear. So, being in Abaarso helps the students in many various ways, aspects and different angles to enrich their talents. Starting from the day the students  arrive up to the last second they will leave, they swim in pools of love, happiness and friendship.
—The spirit of love & family bond them together  strongly from first to last graduates whenever they go.  Additionally, Abaarso  students are unique, not only for their education degree but also they are spiritually alive, religiously strong, academically giant and mentally alert and most importantly helpful for their society with respect, honor, justice & equality.
—Kindness, strong brotherhood and effortless help to one another is as well a secret of what the student makes think beyond the hills & set goals, targets to achieve with hope, hard-work and perseverance.
—To abridge my points, the finish line of every race in life is the starting point of another one and the greater race of life starts when you leave this school. Hence, recipe for success: study while others are sleeping: work while others are wandering and prepare while others are playing.
—To my fellow brothers & sisters who are leaving the school, I honestly never understood the treasure of Abaarso Tech’s worth until the time has stolen it away from me. Four year at Abaarso Tech is centainly not an easy time & we may curse the school a lot during that period  but it’s worth for every sad and happy moment we spend together. In this school, I have met strangers that were all weird to me at first but later on became my family. In this moment, I can only say that you guys will now & forever be my family.
— Finally, May Allah bless you & help you with your future endeavors.
Thank you so much for your cooperation brothers & sisters, that means a lot to me. Have good life folks!

Abaarso Tech Community 

 

  Coyotito

—  Suzanne was one of the best people I have ever met in my entire life.
—. She is lenient, obedient, magnanimous and easy-going.
—I learn a lot in her class & I hope she also learn from us too.
—She contributes a lot to the school, one of the most hard-working people I know.
—She teaches 2 classes, she runs the Orphanage program 3 day a week. She coaches the girl’s basketball team & mostly importantly interviewed the special needs kids in Hargiesa.
—If everyone was like Suzy, then we’ll have fewer problems in this world.
—I sent my best wishes of peace, prosperity to you, your family & your dear beings. Thanks for your patience buddy!