By Carmela Calling
Parisha Singh, the first Fijian international student to receive the New South Wales (NSW) International Student Leadership Award, has expressed gratitude to her parents for being the backbone of her success.
Singh is the daughter of Competition and Consumer Commission Acting Chief Executive Pranil Singh and Kaushalia Singh.
In her address, she first emphasised that her father was her greatest inspiration.
“With the influence of my dad, I have been driven by a passion for education and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the world,” the young lass shared.
“He always has unwavering belief in my abilities. His constant encouragement gave me the confidence to overcome challenges and pursue her dreams,” she added.
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Unconditional support and sacrifices
Singh also commended her mother for her unconditional support and sacrifices, saying that she has been the foundation of her accomplishments.
“She has been my role model who teaches me valuable life lessons and guides me in becoming not only responsible but a successful individual.”
Singh’s journey started from Nehru Memorial Primary School in Suva to Jai Narayan College. Later on, she moved out to Sydney, Australia to seek greater opportunities.
Now a medical student at the University of NSW, Singh’s leadership and academic excellence earned her nomination for the prestigious NSW International Student Leadership Award by her former school, John Edmondson High School.
Singh competed against over 4,000 foreign students from around NSW, becoming among the top six finalists, then winning the coveted recognition.
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