Growing up in Shache County, Mubarak Memet dreamed of becoming an intelligent and competent career woman who could help others. Today, she is a doctor in Urumqi.

From her small hometown in Kashgar to the bustling regional capital of Xinjiang, Mubarak has stayed focused on her goals, working tirelessly toward them. She lives by the belief that "the only thing that can make a difference is how much effort you put in."

She knows education broadens horizons and hopes more children from her hometown will strive to explore the wider world.■