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.