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Bhopal student makes it to Harvard, her family’s reaction is pure serotonin: ‘Made me tear up’

An Instagram video captured a priceless moment as a Bhopal family celebrated their daughter’s Harvard admission.

Published on: Aug 15, 2025, 18:11:45 IST
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Getting into Harvard is a dream for many, and for one young woman from Bhopal, that dream came true, and she recorded the priceless reaction of her parents.

Purva Parwani captured her family’s heartwarming reaction to her admission into Harvard. (@purvainawrap/Instagram)
Purva Parwani captured her family’s heartwarming reaction to her admission into Harvard. (@purvainawrap/Instagram)

In the video, Purva Parwani shares the news with her family, and within seconds, cheers, claps, and tight hugs fill the room along with laughter and happy tears.

The video was shared on Instagram with the caption, “WE made it. I couldn’t have done it w/o my people.”

The heartwarming scene has left viewers smiling, calling it a pure celebration of love and achievement.

Check out the video here:

Parwani, who is now at Harvard, also posted another video showing her walking through the university’s campus.

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“This video isn’t a campus tour or a big announcement, it’s just me… walking through Harvard, living a dream, reflecting, smiling, tearing up a little and remembering every version of myself that dreamt of this moment,” she wrote.

She also shared an encouraging message for others: “If you’re watching this and holding on to a dream, I hope this video makes you hold it a little tighter.”

Internet reacts with joy:

Instagram users flooded the comments section with heartfelt messages, calling the moment “pure joy” and “the best thing on the internet today.”

One of the users, Saachi, commented, “This made me tear up, these reactions are so precious, also a big hearty congratulations girl.”

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A second user commented, “We don’t know you, but we delight in your joy and how happy it has made you getting admitted into Harvard. Please enjoy your success and congratulations.”

Another user, Khushi Singh, commented, “So heartwarming”.

Many users shared that it reminded them of their family milestones, while others said it was proof that dreams are best celebrated together.