Amal, a determined student who dreams of studying abroad at his ideal university, faced rejection from Stanford University in the United States. Despite this setback, he expressed his determination to “still change the world.” On March 31, Amal shared a screenshot of the rejection letter on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “I got rejected by @stanford today (I’m still gonna change the world though).” The post garnered significant attention from internet users who empathized with his experience and shared their own stories of rejection from their dream colleges.
Since being shared, the post has received over eight lakh views and four thousand likes on the microblogging platform. People have been quick to offer words of encouragement to Amal, with many sharing their own experiences of facing rejection from Stanford multiple times and ultimately finding success elsewhere. Despite the disappointment of not being accepted into Stanford, many users are confident in Amal’s ability to achieve great things beyond the boundaries of a prestigious university. They have highlighted the importance of drive and determination in achieving success, regardless of the college one attends. The support and encouragement from internet users showcase a sense of solidarity and motivation to keep pursuing one’s dreams even in the face of rejection.
