Young Man Sells Gas and Fertilizer to Pay for College, Travels Long Daily Route to Avoid Missing Classes, and Brings Gas Cylinder to Civil Engineering Graduation to Symbolize His Achievement

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Published on 21/01/2026 at 11:08

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Hélio Neto, 23, Resident of Brasileira, Traveled Daily the Route to Piripiri, Balancing Gas Sales, Study and Work to Pay Tuition and Complete Civil Engineering in Northern Piauí

Hélio Neto, 23 years old, drew attention on social media by bringing a gas cylinder to his Civil Engineering graduation in Northern Piauí, symbolizing the work that financed his college education and marked his academic journey.

Gas Cylinder Symbolizes Daily Effort to Fund the Degree

Hélio Neto is a resident of the city of Brasileira and traveled daily to Piripiri, where he attended in-person classes throughout the week, balancing commuting, study, and work.

To pay for tuition, he sold cooking gas cylinders and fertilizer for plants, as well as other items, ensuring he had the resources to keep the course active.

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Intensive Routine Between Work, Study and Commuting

The journey included daily bus rides to Piripiri, walking back after classes, and long hours of work under the intense sun.

Even tired, Hélio stated that he kept the commitment to not miss classes, believing that the learning would compensate for the daily effort.

On weekends, he traveled to other cities in search of recycling and scrap metal, expanding his sources of income.

Cooking gas was described as the main financial base, allowing for the creation of other small commercial activities.

Young Man’s Future Plans After Graduation

Despite the difficulties, Hélio transformed fatigue into motivation to move forward and complete his degree in Civil Engineering.

He reported that he did not always manage to absorb the content of the classes after work, but persisted until he achieved his goal.

With the diploma, he intends to maintain the gas sales business and invest in purchasing a car to facilitate transportation.

The presence of the gas cylinder at the graduation served as a public reminder of the journey, bringing together personal effort, constant work, and persistence in studies.

With information from G1.

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Young Man Sells Gas and Fertilizer to Pay for College, Travels Long Daily Route to Avoid Missing Classes, and Brings Gas Cylinder to Civil Engineering Graduation to Symbolize His Achievement

Hélio Neto, 23, Resident of Brasileira, Traveled Daily the Route to Piripiri, Balancing Gas Sales, Study and Work to Pay Tuition and Complete Civil Engineering in Northern Piauí

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Hélio Neto, 23, Resident of Brasileira, Traveled Daily the Route to Piripiri, Balancing Gas Sales, Study and Work to Pay Tuition and Complete Civil Engineering in Northern Piauí

Gas Cylinder Symbolizes Daily Effort to Fund the Degree

Intensive Routine Between Work, Study and Commuting

Young Man’s Future Plans After Graduation

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