"I suffered during my high school years because I had no real predisposition for these scientific studies. I certainly got my baccalaureate C, but in pain! I was still a good student, and I received a scholarship to study in France. And there, I had to negotiate with my parents but especially my father who thought it was too early to leave my country and that ultimately it was not necessary to go and study in France that I could do in Mali. I had to cheat, find studies or courses not available in Mali. I suggested doing a preparatory class for HEC (higher business studies). My father ended up accepting…. In addition, by choosing this course, I subtly escaped the scientific world of physics, chemistry or biolog"
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