Hindi-medium IITian shares his struggles at India's premier institute and what saved his life
IIT Bombay turned motivational speaker, recently took to LinkedIn to share his profound personal journey. Baghel bravely recounted his battle with suicidal thoughts during a challenging period in his life and shed light on the three significant hurdles he faced during his college days.
Financial Hardship and Emotional Turmoil
Baghel recounted the distressing experience of having his hostel room locked due to financial constraints, a situation that left him deeply humiliated among his peers. He revealed the financial strain he endured as he struggled to secure funds for both his own hostel fees and his sister's medical college expenses. Baghel's poignant narrative underscores the harsh realities faced by many students grappling with financial instability.
Academic Setbacks and Struggles with Language
The motivational speaker also shared the blow to his confidence upon failing a first-year course and having to repeat it in his fifth year. He described the public criticism he faced from a professor at IIT Bombay, who questioned his ability to handle basic coursework coming from a government Hindi medium school in M.P. Baghel's candid account sheds light on the challenges faced by students navigating language barriers and academic expectations in elite institutions.
Navigating Institutional Rigidity
Baghel further revealed the hurdles he encountered due to institutional rigidity, citing an instance where a professor failed him due to a stringent Academic Reinforcement Program rule. His Moodle account was disabled for
