70-Year-Old Man Graduates from Medical School
stick to something: to continue doing an activity or task even when it becomes difficult
70-year-old Toh Hong Keng recently graduated from medical school, proving that age is no barrier to learning. After a successful career as a business executive, Toh decided to do something completely different at the age of 65. His friends thought he was crazy for going back to school at his age.
Toh is originally from Malaysia but has been a long-time resident of Hong Kong. He went to medical school in the Philippines, where he studied very hard every day for five years. He faced difficulties with memory and stamina and even repeated a year after failing an exam. Despite these challenges, Toh stuck to it with support from his family and younger classmates. Toh’s message to others is to follow your dreams no matter your age.
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She decided to stick to her new diet, even when tempted by sweets.
Learning guitar was tough, but he stuck to it and can now play songs.
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