🎓 [An 8-Year Unwavering Dream of Study] 48-Year-Old Indonesian New Immigrant Graduates from Open University! Accompanying Children's Growth, Overcoming Language Barriers, Proving 'It's Never Too Late to Learn'

'It's never too late to study when you want to enrich yourself!' Radio Taiwan International (RTI) National Open University Taitung Learning Center recently held its graduation ceremony, where 25 graduates successfully completed their studies with blessings from teachers, elders, and friends. Among these graduates, the story of 48-year-old Indonesian new immigrant Lin Buwandi, who finally realized her dream after 8 years of relentless effort, and that of Zhong Ni-ying, a caregiver who returned to school at nearly 40, deeply moved everyone present. 🇮🇩 Indonesian New Immigrant Lin Buwandi: 8 Years of Persistence Across Language and Time Cross-border Marriage and Learning Challenges: Lin Buwandi, who married into a family in Taitung from Indonesia many years ago, decided to pursue a university education to improve her Chinese proficiency and set an example for her children. Balancing Family and Studies: For 8 years, she faced the dual pressures of Chinese language barriers, family care, and daily life, yet she never gave up, completing her credits step by step. Deep Family Bonds: Even her husband, who accompanied her throughout the journey, felt immense admiration for her persistence. Lin Buwandi smiled and said that being able to grow with her children and continuously improve herself made all the hardships of these 8 years completely worthwhile. 👵 40-Year-Old Caregiver Zhong Ni-ying: Picking Up Books Again for Professionalism and Her Children Empowering Career Professionalism: As a frontline home care service provider, Zhong Ni-ying chose to return to school at nearly 40 to deepen her professional knowledge in social welfare. The Most Beautiful Family Role Model: She happily announced to her two children, 'Mom is going to university too!' Now, at the graduation ceremony, she embraced and took photos with her children, interpreting the warm value of 'live and learn' through her personal experience. 💡 A Living Example of Lifelong Learning: It's Never Too Late to Start The director of the Taitung Learning Center shared in his speech that he himself only began pursuing his doctorate in his 50s. He particularly encouraged everyone not to be limited by age, work, or family: 'As long as you have a goal in your heart, it's never too late to start learning!' 💡 Editor's Note: Dreams have no deadlines, and learning has no age limit. Whether for self-improvement, career transition, or accompanying family, as long as you are willing to take the first step, even the longest journey can lead to your own moment of graduation glory. 🗣️ Discussion Time for Radio Taiwan International (RTI) Talk Readers: After reading the stories of these two brave women chasing their dreams, has it sparked a long-held learning dream in your heart? Whether it's learning a language, acquiring a new skill, or returning to school, when would you most like to start your next new challenge? Welcome to leave a comment below and share with us! 👇