Surendran worked as a hotel housekeeper while studying law.
Surendran K. Pattel, 51, who was recently sworn in as a Texas District Judge, says his time as a housekeeper and work as a housekeeper pushed him to complete his education and find success in the United States.
Born and raised in Kerala’s Kasaragod, Surendran dropped out of school and took day labor jobs to earn a living.
“I dropped out of school after 10th grade because my family didn’t have the financial means to continue. I rolled Beedis as a daily bet for a year and it changed my perspective on life,” Mr Pattel told NDTV.
Determined to change his life, Surendran’s friends from his village helped pay for his education, including law school. During his studies, he also took a job as a carpenter at a local hotel.
“Once I completed my LLB, the practice I gained in India helped me survive in the United States,” said Mr. Pattel, adding that his journey to the United States was not without its hurdles either.
“When I ran for this position in Texas, my accent was commented on and negative campaigns were made against me. My own party didn’t think I could win when I ran for the Democratic Elementary School,” Surendran said.
“No one believed I could achieve that. But here I am. I have just one message for everyone. Don’t let anyone decide your future. You should be the only one who decides,” he said.
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