Dharamshala, 10th September: Tenzin Tseyang, a Tibetan student, was awarded the Professor B Sheik Ali Endowment Gold Medal for MA in History at the University of Mysore. Tenzin Tseyang is from Bylakuppe Lugsam Samdhupling attended CST Bylakuppe and graduated with a 90.4 percent on the CBSE board and a perfect grade in history. She was at the top of her class. In 2014, she received the Gadhen Phodang award for third place in the Arts Stream. Following that, a four-year integrated BA and B.Ed program was completed in Varanasi and Bhuntar, respectively. She later earned an 88 percent grade and the Professor B.Sheikh Ali Endowment gold medal after graduating with honors from the University of Mysore.
She told tibetanjournal in an exclusive interview that she was taken aback when her classmate informed her that she had won the gold medal. Despite the fact that she was unable to accept the award herself, she was overjoyed. She stated in that interview that her long-term objectives are to finish her studies. She took a gap year this year and is currently working as a primary teacher at CST Mussoorie on a temporary basis. She stated that she planned to continue her studies next year and obtain a Ph.D. in history.
Her childhood aim was to become a teacher, and history had been her core subject since elementary school, therefore she intended to continue her studies in history after her bachelor’s degree. Her enthusiasm for this subject has grown as a result of obtaining this prize. However, she took a year off from college this year due to the covid and other personal reasons. Despite this, she intended to pursue her ambition of becoming an academic and serving the Tibetan community.
In 2019, she was chosen vice president of the Mysore Tibetan Association. Despite the additional responsibilities, she stated that it was worthwhile. As she stated in the interview, her college experience was smooth. Despite the fact that all of her classes were mostly taught in Kannada, she received a lot of assistance from her professor for the references.
She wanted to express her gratitude to her parents, sponsor, teachers, and friends for this honor. She would not have received this award without their assistance, she added. Though she stated that she is not in a position to give advice, she did want the younger generations to be aware of certain facts. She said she wanted the kids to believe in themselves “Never stop doing what you enjoy. There are no boundaries for talents, whether it is studying, dancing, playing football, or drawing, so keep pushing your hidden talents. And never give up easily when you encounter obstacles on your chosen path. Behind every dark cloud, there is always a silver lining. and remember to be grateful for the life you have now.”
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