Report. Starts august 19th on digital. I think. Im afraid of getting stuck here like most of those who have finished school yet they stay here. I know lots of people who didnt follow their dreams. Plans on center crew studies nothing one of the most densely populated islands in the world at last in the caribbean off the coast of colombia and is barely larger than a football pitch. Despite the overcrowding and poverty few of its residents try their luck elsewhere but who well is determined to live and study at university. Meet god this is my house i live here with my mother and father im one of 10 children and my sister and her husband also live here with us the house is painted yellow and red colors that convey lots of joy emotion and feelings of happiness. We live here even though its not really big bang its quite small but made with love. 500 people live on santa cruz. On one hector with no Running Water no trash collection no doctors or police. 2 thirds of the islamists or island residents are under 18. There is a school that tends but it costs money to go there which many parents cant or dont want to pay thats because most of the islands young people and up working is fisherman or in one of the hotels on the neighboring island. Say 6 from 17 pupils you know or a didnt come here one fewer kids are coming. Many people here are simply stuck in a rut. They cant imagine a future anywhere else. At least we can now earn a High School Diploma at our school. But the only trouble is. No one from here kind of forward to studying on the mainland. To pay his school fees gives the islands residents manicures and pedicures. He always has his cell phone handy so his clients can choose a design for their nails from the internet. Knowing about. My theory like that. Then its a job to get as close as possible to their chosen look. These things little say that its really bad for me to do pedicures manicures and hair. But at the time when i asked them why they say. Thats good for a woman but not for a man. But im doing this because i need the money not because i want to be a woman. Its not there thats not like the picture i showed me. What did you expect. What do you really want. The discount. Again. Are you scared to do it again im not scared if you are scared that. Youre scared its not. For me a little music. They would like a melody and that im. His. Hopes to become a pediatric nurse hes often seen children on the island get ill and theres no one to help them. But to get his nursing qualifications in colombia he have to go to university and that means moving to the mainland hes already written to the closest university to request an interview. And. If i had to choose between our island anywhere else on earth id stay here. The best thing would be if there were a university here if there were i be really happy. Well then i wouldnt have to do with things i think that. Will make it. A few weeks later who has a haircut appointment when he does not day has granted his request for an interview he also has an appointment to learn how he can apply for a scholarship. I think fairly well given that im happy ive taken the 1st step. And i know that with gods help i can do it. But im a bit scared too after all its the 1st interview ive had in my life but the most important thing is that im happy and i know i can do it without it. Most students in colombia come from wealthy families who wouldnt only be the 1st to get into university he also be one of the few poor students there all the way. The night before who had plans to set off for the mainland into struck by a powerful storm. Doesnt follow them the Husband House was one of the largest my bedroom is completely gone and parts of the other rooms are too it was awful. But undeterred he travels too but to the north its the 1st time hes ever visited the colombian mainland. Hes taken his best friend diana along for support there sharing a small room at a gas tank. Yesterday during the storm i thought on this my appointment i cant go. But now that its worked out i really feel glad i want to keep going. First i have to say what i can wear to the appointment tomorrow. This here or Something Else instead we have. To go we. Weve been mercy is on my side. Although yesterday was very difficult i have to leave that behind me. The material things you can get back but not your life and i have to keep looking forward. I dont its a city of 1200000 people thats huge compared to whoevers island which has just 500 residents hes not used to the traffic. No way im not going to cross over here. I dont limit you know i want our island there was once a woman had wanted to cross the street at a zebra crossing during a visit to the mainland. She got run over by a car there wasnt much left of her no im too afraid i wont go over there on my own for all. Theres just 2 hours left to his appointment at the university. To make sure he arrived safely takes a taxi even though its quite expensive. How do you like about. Me its wonderful. To see. The school isnt it the people on the street. That would be. Put on my only upgrade that was scholarship dont work out but ill bet i cant get a single bad grade in school but you can always have a bad day bank and then they will know it about me and because its the way. The universe is campus alone its bigger than the island comes from its among the best universities in colombia. But last year fewer than 170. 00 of its roughly 10000. 00 students were awarded scholarships. First appointment is with the head of the nursing faculty. You tell me why you want to study here. First i have to tell you about where i come from. On high island there is no regular healthcare there is no doctor. No going to now i understand his interest is rooted in the fact that there is a lack of healthcare on his on and he wants to help and thats something really valuable im certain that if he makes it hell be of help. But for now she cant do much more than give her a flyer a decision can only be made after who has submitted all of the relevant documents. And what theyre going to support any thanks for everything and that also brought you something from the island late but there you are lovely is that typical of the island yes we sell lots of them. Then hes off to a 2nd. Point with an employee in the finance department to learn how to apply for a scholarship. We. Wouldnt be able to afford his accommodation on the island let alone the 2 mission there but hes saying you know to do their own doing you can apply for the scholarship no matter what region you come from. We make you focus on your exam results your previous record cards and you extracurricular activities. Goes on and then we decide. That. The fact that grades are so important could prove a problem for. The questions on the School Leaving exams are the same nationwide and welfares the exam preparation at his school on the island isnt very good. I would really like to stay here. On a p. C. But id like to take part in the dancing or go to the gym. Cept it would just blow my mind. Shark nice one id be overcome with joy so. If well stays on the island his future plans would be limited he would expand his nail Design Business and maybe open a waxing studio hed much rather go to university and hopes he wont be the only one from his island to do so. I mean nobody again i hope that i follow the peoples will also make it i mean it would be sad of just one of us dead or a lot of people on the island who want to achieve more and want to look ahead i mean to get in tell you that a lot there are many who also make poor decisions due to money problems for the cubans and i was thinking along my mother this is see on me. A few months later receives a letter informing him that he wont be studying at the university in baton kiya the reason his grades werent good enough. Its a real setback but who else not giving up hope hell apply to other universities now. And. Theyll think like a breath of sea air to calm the soul. Goes on as an island as the partnerships and as germanys longest speech some 1900 hours of sunshine a year. The charm of a bygone era on the magical downtick sea island of saddam. Next on d w. Welcome aboard. Make yourself comfortable. Please try our inflight food. And our fitness center. Enjoy the spectacular view. 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