Saying No To Marriage, Woman Becomes The First To Leave Her Hometown & Get A Master's Degree: Here's Her Story

Last week, Aishwarya Taukari became the first in her family to graduate with a master's degree. Currently working as a consultant in New Zealand, she was also the first woman to leave her hometown in India to pursue education. By choosing to delay marriage and pursue a career in a new country, her story serves as an inspiration to many.

Breaking barriers

In India, the emphasis on marriage often takes precedence over education for many. Women are frequently encouraged to pursue a BA degree primarily to enhance their marriage prospects rather than for personal or professional growth.

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For Aishwarya, it was about breaking such barriers and more.

Last week, Aishwarya Taukari became the first in her family to graduate with a master's degree, a milestone that she hopes will pave the way for others.

Aishwarya Taukari/ LinkedIn

As the youngest of four children, Aishwarya was the first woman in her family to leave her hometown, attend college, earn a degree, build a career, work in an office, and move to a different country.

Courageous Firsts, an imperfect journey to success

In a post on LinkedIn, Aishwarya shares that her journey was anything but easy.

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She was the first to play cricket with neighborhood boys and run for cover when her mother came looking for her. She made sure her soft voice wasn't lost in a room full of noise, and she was bold enough to say no to an early marriage.

Determined to control her destiny, Aishwarya influenced her family to let her make her own educational choices.

Aishwarya Taukari/ LinkedIn

At 19, she traveled for an internship outside her hometown, and by 21, she moved to one of India¡¯s busiest metros - Mumbai. She challenged herself academically, studying at one of the toughest communication schools, despite doubts from many at home.

Her professional journey included working at one of the largest PR firms, pausing a promising career to reorganise her life, and taking 2.5 years to focus on learning, volunteering, and living on her terms.

She packed up and moved to a different country, returned to university as a working woman, and didn't give up even when her experience was questioned.

Aishwarya's story is a testament to courage and perseverance, inspiring others to carve their paths and focus on their own light. She emphasises that even if everything doesn't come together perfectly, each step makes you stronger.