Marie Had to Work Hard to Update Her Knowledge

Marie stands as an example of dedication and determination   

Marie Curie is known for her discovery of a new element called radium. Born into a poor family in Poland, she had to struggle her way to name and fame. Her entire life is and excellent example of achievement through determination and hard work.

Still she did not give up her desire to educate herself. She used her spare time to study. She managed too get outdated books on physics and sociology from a nearby factory. By corresponding with her father, she tried to protect he knowledge of mathematics. When her sister Bronya become a doctor, she helped Manya join the faculty of science in a university in France. It was around this time she changed her name to Marie.    

One Master?s degree was not enough for her. She studied for two degrees at the same time

Marie had to work hard to update her knowledge. Since the classes were in French, she had to learn French to understand what was taught. To devote herself to the study of science, she moved away from her sister?s house and started to stay alone. She gave up her social life to be fully involved in her studies. She attended several courses in mathematics, physics and chemistry. One Master?s degree was not enough for her. She studied for two degrees at the same time.

Marie did well in her examinations. Impressed by her excellent performance, a foundation gave her scholarship for further research. Later when she started to earn, she returned the scholarship money to the foundation to help other needy students.

Marie was awarded the Noble prize once physics and another time for her research in chemistry. Her discovery turned out to be a great boon to mankind, especially in the treatment of cancer.  

Marie stands as an example of dedication and determination. Obstacles in life should not stop one from achieving name and fame. She is an inspiration top others in overcoming obstacles in life.

Learn to work with dedication and determination. Great men and women like Marie Curie are a source of inspiration to millions of people to overcome obstacles in life.