NWU Student Tried to Enter University for 4 Years, Mzansi Relates to TikTok Video Detailing Long Wait

• One lady at North-West University (NWU) told her story about how she had a hard time getting into university after matriculating in 2018
• The lady made a TikTok video revealing that it took her years after matric to get a higher education at a university of her choice
• Many people commented, and some could relate to Tshepi, who told Briefly News her career plans after making it to university

A woman at NWU admitted that she took several years to enter university. The student is now doing her first year and told people it was an uphill battle.

The lady's story received more than 17 000 likes because people on TikTok were inspired after hearing her tale of persistence.

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@tshepiey_k posted that it took her several years in order to get into university. The lady, who is at NWU now, finished matric and had to try college after getting rejected from all the universities she applied to.

The TikTokker explained that she tried Rose Bank College, which was too much, making her stay home for four years.

Watch the video of her explanation below:

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Many people were inspired by her story. Tshepi told Briefly News that she wants to be a hotel manager or own a travel agency. Other people could relate to the video.

Speaking to Briefly News, Tshepi had advice for others who are still trying to apply. She said:

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"My tip for them is apply over and over. They shouldn't lose hope even if the only answer they are getting is rejection. Also, if they are not satisfied with their matric results they shouldn't be afraid to re-write their matric."

Many netizens said she inspired them in the comments:

Mandie_M said:

"Ey hun, you are not alone hey, I stayed home for two years, now this is my third year now, and I'm still applying."

User2556911807943 wrote:

"I finished matric in 2017 and I am doing my second year now. I also stayed for four years at home, my friends even have masters and honours, but I am grateful to be here."

Pheliswabenyane commented:

"Hey babe, you are not alone. Mna I finish my matric at 2013, and I'm 29 this year doing my first year."

Nonkululeko Breekay added:

"I finished in 2016 and doing first year now ka2023."

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User4106963478332 could relate:

"Girl, I was stuck for two years, now I'm studying a BSc in Cybersecurity in Germany, it is possible."

Delayed not denied: Lady returns to uni to rewrite failed module after 7 years

Briefly News previously reported that a lady has returned to her university to write her carryover some seven years after she left the school.

She posted a vlog on TikTok detailing how she prepared for the examination.

On the morning of the examination day, she went to her school happily and joined other students to take the carryover paper.

Source: Briefly News