Meanwhile, a 29-year-old Brazilian woman was traveling 35 hours by bus, traveling Hundreds of kilometersto fulfill the promise she made to her parents one day: to return home in the toga after graduation.
Darilene Rocha de Carvalho He completed his law degree in December 2025. With cap and diploma in hand, he set out on the journey from Goiânia in the municipality of Goiás to Fortaleza dos Nogueiras in the state of Maranhão 1,450 kilometers.
On Saturday the 27th he arrived in his hometown. From there he walked three kilometers to his home, which is in the rural area of Formosa da Serra Negra. He told the local media G1He had to walk for an hour and a half because his parents’ farm is not accessible by car.
“This walk reminded me why I studied law. We still suffer today without access to the streetsespecially when carrying children. “The situation here is very critical,” said Darilene, who was accompanied by her family and relatives.
At the age of 15, Darilene left her parents’ home in search of a better life. According to him, his sister Claudia Rochawho accompanied her on her journey was crucial for her new beginning.
“When I arrived in Goiânia it was a big shock. I wondered how I was going to live there.” I am eternally grateful to my sister, who helped me with everythingeven financially until I started working,” he said.
However, his family continued to live in precarious conditions in the rural area of Maranhão. According to him, the family home has no electricity due to a lack of pylons and infrastructure.
“We only have one solar panel that keeps a refrigerator running and another that maintains a basic Wi-Fi signal. The house almost collapses. “It is a very sad, humiliating and painful situation,” he said.
It wasn’t easy for the young woman to be separated from her family. He had moments of doubt and even considered dropping out of university as he worked on weekends to support himself and his studies. “I thought I couldn’t continue. “I was very tired and thought about quitting,” she said.
Darilene graduated from law school on December 13th. Now, The young woman dreams of continuing her academic career and start your career in the judiciary. “I want to get a master’s degree and become a judge. I’ve always dreamed of that,” he said.
Darilene currently works as a consultant at Goiás Previdência. His intention is to work in the areas of agricultural law, social security, tax and inheritance.
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