Author: Caroline Burke / Source: Bustle
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During the whirlwind that has been her first royal tour, Meghan Markle gave a speech about college that pretty much anyone could relate to. She spoke at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji, on Wednesday, wearing traditional garlands on top of a pink dress.
And in her comments about college, Markle got real about what it took for her to be a college student, herself, as well as what it meant for her as a woman to gain a college degree.Prior to becoming an actress, Markle attended Northwestern University, graduating in 2003 with a double major in theater and international studies. On Wednesday, Markle said of the experience, “It was through scholarships, financial aid programs and work-study where my earnings from a job on campus went directly towards my tuition – that I was able to attend university. And, without question, it was worth every effort.”
Everyone should be afforded the opportunity to receive the education they want, but more importantly the education they have the right to receive. And for women and girls in developing countries, this is vital.
Markle added, “When girls are given the right tools to succeed, they can create incredible futures, not only for themselves but for all of those around them.”
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