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Kaur attended Turner Fenton Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario, Canada where she began to explore creative writing and poetry. After high school, she pursued a degree at the University of Waterloo majoring in rhetoric and professional writing. [28]
Rupi Kaur is a poet, artist, and performer. As a 21-year-old university student Rupi wrote, illustrated and self-published her first poetry collection, milk and honey. Next came its artistic sibling, the sun and her flowers.
Following her high school education, Kaur pursued a degree at the University of Waterloo, where she majored in rhetoric and professional writing. This academic path allowed her to delve deeper into the intricacies of language, communication, and writing techniques.
Early life and Family. She was born in Punjab, India, on 4 October 1992. Kaur emigrated to Canada with her parents to escape the persecution of Sikhs when she was three years old. Her father had left before, due to hate crimes against Sikh men, and wasn't present when Kaur was born.
Nov 20, 2014 · Growing up, Rupi would write poems for friends for their birthdays or as messages to her middle school crushes. “They were so silly…,” she recalled, “It was so embarrassing.” But writing wasn’t central to her life as much as it is today.
Feb 28, 2018 · Kaur was born in Punjab (India) to a Sikh family and emigrated with her parents to Canada when she was four years old. As a child, she was inspired by her mother to draw and paint, especially at a time when she was unable to speak in English with the other children at school.
In our chat, Rupi opens up about her remarkable journey of self-discovery and finding her voice as an artist. It’s fascinating to hear how she’s overcome self-doubt and grown in confidence over the years, despite achieving massive success at such a young age. We dive deep into discussions about creativity, spirituality, and relationships ...
