Talha excels in Math, English and Urdu and is a strong all around student. Entering Grade 9 he requires 2 more years to complete his high school education, greatly improving his opportunities to improve the future outlook for both himself and his family. With 8 siblings the financial burden of later year's education is too much for the family, particularly with extra fees included in later years for courses such as science, necessary for the dream careers of engineering or medicine.