Balancing homemaking, education, and passion: Ariba Khan’s inspiring journey 

It is the belief that education creates a radical transformation in people’s lives and the story of Ariba Khan is a backing for this. A homemaker residing in Akola, Maharashtra, Ariba had not so long ago completed her online BBA from Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) while running her household duties. Her story is a clear marker of the constant need for learning and the online mode of education that gives people a second chance to study as they have personal commitments preventing them from pursuing traditional studies. 

Balancing education and family life 

Despite being an average student in school, Ariba’s enthusiasm for co-curricular activities was boundless. It was a turning point in her life; Ariba married soon after she had finished junior college. With the growth of responsibilities that comes with married life, the conventional route to higher education was made more difficult. However, the fact that she never gave up on her dreams remained the same. With her husband Adnan’s encouragement and her in-laws’ support, she made the brave decision to enrol in MUJ’s online BBA program. Indeed, education and family life can coexist. 

A YouTube creator with a passion for art 

While Ariba is an attentive mom to her two daughters, Tuba and Azlyn, she is also inclined to the artistic side. She has a YouTube channel (@tubasworld22) where she posts cooking tutorials, henna art, and small vlogs. The first channel, where she had over 500 subscribers, was removed, but that did not deter her. She made a new channel and proceeded with the production of content since it was ignited by her passion and the encouragement, she got from the amazing content creators like Dhruv Rathee and Sandeep Maheshwari. 

Apart from Ariba’s great appeal, obstacles persisted. She found it difficult to get a foothold in a crowded and competitive digital space, and in spite of creating something nice, she was still struggling to get people engaged. But rather than see it as a failure, she reminded herself of Bamboo Tree Story—just like the tree needs a lot of years to give strong roots time to grow before it starts to grow fast, persistence in content creation also causes a person to succeed. 

Professional aspirations and the role of online education 

Even though Ariba loves being a homemaker and a content creator, she dreams about more. Her intention is to get an MBA, find a job in the business world for some time, and try digital marketing. She considers MUJ’s online degree as a part of the road that will lead her to where she wants to be as a professional. The career guidance, up-to-date syllabus, and webinars that help in improving one’s skills at MUJ are some of the main components that Ariba has found crucial in her preparedness for the future opportunities in the career world. They were the right choice to get her to the place she wanted. 

A message for aspiring learners 

Ariba strongly believes that education is not just about grades and ranks but about gaining knowledge and skills. She encourages women, especially homemakers, to take advantage of online education and complete their studies. She urges families to support their wives, mothers, and sisters in pursuing higher education, as an educated woman contributes to a better society. 

Ariba believes that education is much more than being graded and ranked, it is all about acquiring knowledge and skills. “So many women have been forced to discontinue their education after marriage. Online learning is a golden opportunity for them” she says. “I ask everyone—husbands, brothers, and fathers—to be the first to help the women in their families to finish their education. The fact is that an educated woman contributes to an educated society.” 

Final thoughts 

Ariba’s journey is an example for those who thought it might be too late for them to get a higher education. With world-renowned institutions like the Manipal University Jaipur providing online courses that are flexible and easy to access, anybody can now reach their education and career targets, irrespective of whatever they are going through in life. Education is a life-long journey, and it is never too late to start it!