"It's Possible": Young Woman Inspires Mzansi by Entering Dental School Despite Failing Maths

"It's Possible": Young Woman Inspires Mzansi by Entering Dental School Despite Failing Maths

  • A young lady shared her inspiring journey to entering dental school despite enduring challenges
  • The stunner also shared some heavy words of wisdom, which touched many people online
  • Comments poured in from social media users who shared their thoughts, while some questioned

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A determined South African woman is inspiring many after proudly showcasing her acceptance into dental school, a significant achievement made even more remarkable by her previous struggles.

A young woman shared her inspiring journey to entering dental school despite failing maths.
A woman shared her inspiring journey to dental school despite failing maths. Image: @khumo.bby
Source: TikTok

Woman flaunts dental school entry despite failing maths

The young lady shared on her TikTok handle @khumo.bby her story, which has been shared widely on social media, serving as a powerful testament to perseverance and the ability to overcome academic challenges.

@khumo.bby revealed to her viewers that she struggled with maths and failed it in Grade 11, and she could not believe that she was officially in dental school after enduring that challenge. In the video, she showcased how she celebrated her admission, openly acknowledging her past difficulties with maths.

In her posts, she emphasised that her perceived weakness in one subject did not define her potential or deter her from pursuing her passion for dentistry. She highlighted the hard work, dedication, and focused effort she invested in other relevant science subjects and the application process.

While taking her TikTok caption, @khumo.bby simply said:

"This is for people who think one subject will define their future. Trust me, it won’t."

Her transparency and inspiring message have resonated with thousands online, drawing praise for her hard work. Many commenters shared their own experiences of overcoming academic obstacles, finding encouragement in her story.

@khumo.bby's story serves as an encouraging reminder to students that academic journeys are not always linear and that focused effort and a strong passion can pave the way to achieving ambitious goals, even when facing initial setbacks.

Watch the video below:

SA congratulates the woman

The online community showered the lady with heartwarming messages. They flooded her comments section with sweet notes saying:

Keshiabaartman said:

"It's possible, I failed maths and now I'm in law school."

FluffyClouds shared:

"I'm struggling with maths so bad, and I wanna be a doctor, and only a few weeks left till my subject choosing, and I don't see myself taking pure maths."

Fancy Eyes wrote:

"When God step in."

Goddess replied:

"It’s how you were telling me your dream 2 years back, it’s now happening, babe!"

Laydia Bekkies

"So proud of you, love how do one apply for dental?"
A woman shared her inspiring journey to dental school despite failing maths.
A young woman shared her inspiring journey to entering dental school despite failing maths. Image: @khumo.bby
Source: TikTok

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Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za