24-Year-Old Man Bags Law Degree From Harvard, Steps Out in Amazing Photos Like He’s Royal
- A 24-year-old man, Derrick Parker, said he has finally achieved all that his ancestors had hoped for following his graduation from Harvard
- Derrick proudly went on LinkedIn and shared beautiful photos to mark the biggest happening in his life
- Messages of congratulations flowed in from all quarters as people suggested that he really worked hard to get to where he is
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A 24-year-old man has shown off his academic achievement with pride. The way he did it got so many people talking online.
In a LinkedIn post, Derrick Parker revealed he bagged a law degree from Harvard Law School. He said he is his ancestors' dream come true.
My name is Derrick and I achieved it
He posted:
"My name is Derrick Parker. I’m 24, and today, I graduated from Harvard Law School. I am my ancestors’ wildest dream."
The young man gave himself an amazing photoshoot session and posted the snaps online. The pictures really show he went all out to celebrate himself. Going by the number of interactions he had, the photos worked well.
As at the time of writing this report, his post has more than 100,000 likes with over 7,000 comments.
Legit.ng compiled some of them below:
Mouphy Konneh said:
"Congrats brother."
Wuraola Aina said:
"Congratulations buddy."
Blessing Mmewurum said:
"Congratulations Derrick."
JOHN BLESSED EZE said:
"Congratulations dear."
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Nigerian man completes his academic journey
Meanwhile, Briefly News earlier reported that a young Nigerian man, Onoriode Reginald Aziza, celebrated the accumulation of academic successes he achieved in his life.
In a post on Monday, March 15, the man said he has successfully completed his academic journey after defending his PhD.
That was not just all, Reginald revealed he bagged a first-class in law from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. After that, he had the same honour in another degree in Yenagoa.
As if that was not enough, he travelled out and proceeded to study for his masters at the University of Cambridge.
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