From London student to Osh coffee shop owner: Oyisha Abdazimova's journey

Oyisha Abdazimova's journey from a 17-year-old arriving alone in London with three suitcases to a university graduate and coffee shop owner in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, is a testament to her ambition. Now, she aims for Oxford University, proving that significant dreams require concrete actions.

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I am one of those people who love to observe the world and never sit still, travel is like air to me.

Abdiazimova describes herself as someone who observes the world and is constantly on the move, likening travel to breathing. She lives by Jackie Chan's words, "Money will return, but youth will not," a mantra that guides her to embrace change and maximize every year.

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Money will return, but youth will not.

Her experience in London was a "cultural shock" with a different pace of life. However, Abdazimova adapted quickly, finding the city less alienating over time. The hardest part was parting from her family, but the thought of their sacrifice anchored her, preventing her from giving up even during difficult times.

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It was not just a flight, but a real leap into the unknown.

She contrasts the British education system's emphasis on freedom and quality with the system in Kyrgyzstan. In the UK, students have autonomy over their studies, with professors readily available for support. Abdazimova found that balancing her business studies with a job was manageable, highlighting that personal drive is key. She worked as a waitress and later as an assistant manager, handling restaurant documentation and reporting, which significantly boosted her confidence and career.

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British education is, above all, freedom and quality. You decide for yourself what to study and how, all the responsibility lies only with you.