Post by Maram Ghalib

Long time ago, I took one of the biggest steps of my life. I left behind everything familiar and moved to Germany to start my Bachelor’s studies in Energy Systems and Renewable Energies. I had to prove myself — not just to others, but to me. To the version of me that had forgotten what stability feels like, what it’s like to study without fear, or to dream without limits. There were days I couldn’t sleep, trying to keep up with everything. There were moments I cried quietly — between lectures, or after long nights of studying. There were times I looked at myself and wondered: Can I really do this? Am I strong enough? Did I make a mistake? But today, I’m writing this with eyes full of tears and a heart full of something I haven’t felt in a while — pride. Today, I received my results, and Alhamdulillah, I succeeded with distinction. This moment is not about grades. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about everything behind the scenes — the quiet battles, the doubts, the effort, the resilience. It’s proof that even after chaos, instability, and fear, you can still build something beautiful from nothing. From the classrooms of Khartoum to the lecture halls of Ingolstadt, I carried my dream with me — across borders and uncertainty. And now, it’s slowly starting to bloom. Not easily. Not smoothly. But truly. And from the deepest part of me, I say Alhamdulillah. Alhamdulillah for the strength. For the patience. For the mercy that reached me in ways I didn’t always see. Alhamdulillah for the version of me that didn’t quit, even when it was hard. Alhamdulillah for everything — and more. وَقَالُوا الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي هَدَانَا لِهَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لِنَهْتَدِيَ لَوْلَا أَنْ هَدَانَا اللَّهُ الحمدلله حمداً كثيراً طيّباً مباركاً فيه، الحمدلله حتى يبلغ الحمد منتهاه.