“So Proud of You”: Woman Goes Back to University in Her Thirties, SA Shows Full Support
- A hun touched the hearts of many social media users after sharing a post about her educational endeavours
- The lady took time to respond to the floods of comments which followed after her post
- Social media users shared their own stories about going back to school, and others drew motivation from the lady's post
- Briefly News spoke with Andiswa Mkhungeki, a mom of two who started university in her thirties
Source: TikTok
It takes a lot of courage to return to varsity, especially at an advanced age; however, once a person finally does, the fulfilment that comes with achieving the qualification is fantastic.
A TikTok user, @tinadolwana1, shared a video of her return to varsity under her user handle, which attracted many comments from Mzansi peeps.
Education has no age limit
In the video, the thirty-something-year-old lady is standing in front of a mirror, taking a video of herself at the toilet of what looks like an airport. She accompanies her clip with the caption:
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"Attending uni, in your thirties."
Watch the video below:
Pursing education in the thirties
Briefly News had the honour of speaking with Andiswa Mkhungeki, a university graduate, wife and mom who started her education journey in her thirties.
"I am not going to lie, going back to university was very challenging for me. I resigned from my job while having so many responsibilities. I am a wife, a mother of two with a home that needed me financially stable, so finances were a big challenge for me."
"Also, studying at an advanced age is a challenge because you know there's no room for you to make mistakes, and you don't want to waste years. That pressure alone puts so much strain on you."
Andiswa worked in UK call centres during university long breaks to provide for her family and boost herself financially.
"While trying to balance life at home with a salary from one parent, there's also the pressure of doing well academically as you are aware that people are watching to see if you will make it."
"All you need to do is stay focused, and always remember why you went back to university in the first place."
Mzansi shows the lady support
The video attracted over 250 comments from social media users, who motivated the woman to continue with her studies even in her thirties. Some were motivated to go back after seeing her post, while others shared beautiful stories of how they completed their degrees in their thirties.
User @iamkimberley.c added:
"Needed to see this. I’m starting undergrad next year as a 27 year old. You are not alone🌷🙏🏽."
User @King SirBarbie said:
"All the best stranger 🤌🏿 I got my first degree at 36 years. Attended “night school” (part time) passed 18/24 modules with distinction. You’ve go this. Go get them."
User @RB added:
"What an inspiration. i applied to pursue a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences and I'm 27."
User @username87307uu detailed:
"I'm 26 and have been thinking of going back and completing my PoliSci degree qha I felt like ngimdala kabi😅😅... this just motivated me 😭🥺."
User @wangkhanyetsa commented:
"Go for it fully! I did it and graduated at 35! The process will expose the sneaks, fakes and those who pray for your downfall but in the end the experience upgrades your entire life."
User @🎀Dee🎀shared:
"Oh stranger you gave me so much hope to try again 🤍."
Mom of five graduates from university
Briefly News previously reported on a Nigerian mom of five kids who celebrated her graduation after going back to university in an attempt to chase her dreams.
Social media users congratulated the mom, who was showered with gifts by her family after her daughter shared her video.
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Source: Briefly News
