Woman Who Travelled 200km to Varsity Finally Bags Degree, SA Impressed
- A local woman who started school at 27-years-old has inspired Mzansi after bagging her degree
- The recently divorced lady and mom of a young boy had to overcome many obstacles, including a 200km daily journey to university
- Today, she's inspiring other young people with her work ethic as locals took to the comments section to wish the young woman well
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A local woman has headed online to celebrate finally bagging her degree. The 33-year-old mom secured the qualification all while jugglingly motherhood and the insecurities that come with pursuing a degree after a certain time has passed.
Source: Facebook
Heading online, Varsity World shared the young woman's very inspirational story.
"It all started when I came back from my broken marriage, being broken myself, depressed and sick I had to take the biggest step in my life and go back to school at the age of 27.
"I used to travel 105.6KM to University and another 105.6KM back home by train. Leaving the house while it was still dark and coming back again after 9PM was the hardest, being exhausted, drained and emotional I still had to take care of my 2-year-old son," Tuelo Mothibe shared.
Despite the hardships, Mothibe continued her studies. She failed her first year but pushed on and finally received her qualification in 2019.
"I failed my first year, dismally all my majors and that meant having to add another year. I had a choice of giving up but being not a failure I soldiered on until I finally passed my last year 2019."
Describing the proud moment, the mama-bear says it was a really full-circle moment receiving the good news at her son's kindergarten.
"I was at my son's crèche when I received my end year results, being a single mom and thinking of all the hardships I couldn't hold back my tears, finally I've made it."
She's also given all the glory to God for her success and has encouraged others to remain faithful.
Check out some of the comments from social media users below:
Alma Phetsile Dlamini
"With God nothing is impossible. Congratulations gal. Your story will inspire and motivate many people out there. It's not over till God says so."
Nokukhanya Khanyokuhle
"I'm so inspired. Congratulations."
Adelia Adams
"Glory to God, for walking beside you step by step and giving you the strength you needed to soldier on. You give hope where there's none. A huge Congrats."
Xolani Sodayisi
"Congratulations my Sister, I wish you all the best in life."
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Manchester University graduate takes to the street in a suit to beg for a job
In related news, Briefly News previously reported that a young university graduate has hit the street in search of a job.
Amir Kidwa who graduated from the University of Manchester, UK was seen under the scorching sun in London dressed in a suit and begging for a job with a board.
The young scholar took the desperate measure in a bid to get a job
Jo Knowler sharing a picture of the finance graduate wrote:
"Amir Kidwai is stood outside Liverpool Street Station, looking dapper in his suit on one of the hottest days so far this year! He’s a recent Economics graduate who’s looking for work experience or a job. Can anyone help him out?"
Mixed reactions trailed her post
Freddie Jones said:
"Is the job market really so bad that econ graduates from Manchester Uni can’t get a job?! Wow."
Christopher Elliott wrote:
"So this young lad spent upwards of 40k on university and now has to stand outside a train station trying to get work experience. Do you see any plumbers/brickies/electricians or those with a trade doing this. All credit to this young man for having the confidence to put himself out there. University should have to find these young people placements and work experience for the money they charge."
Chiraag Shah remarked:
"Why are people applauding this? If graduates need to beg in the streets just to get some work experience, surely it’s a sign that the hiring system is broken. Maybe we should focus on changing hiring attitudes towards recent graduates instead of encouraging this kind of behaviour?"
Douglas Johnson-Poensgen reacted:
"Amir Kidwai I admire your approach and the grit it takes to do this. Please connect with me and lets chat - if you are interested in sustainability tech, we’re hiring."
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