Young Man Inspires as He Finally Earns Degree From University: “It Took Me 10 Years”
- A young man identified as Phancho has inspired as he graduates from the university despite his delayed education
- According to him, what was supposed to be a four-year degree to complete, took 10 years to finish
- Peeps headed online to wish the young man good fortune as he continued his educational journey
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He achieved his goal! A social media user identified as Phancho dazzled in his robe on his graduation day as he finally achieves his goal.
For several years, Phancho worked hard to earn a degree, and he has made himself proud as he finally graduated from the university.
However, he did not bag the degree on a platter as it took him longer than expected. But he persevered.
Source: UGC
Delayed journey to obtaining degree
According to him, what was supposed to be a four-year degree to complete, took 10 years to complete.
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''But today we are making it official all I can say is that I made it. There are so many people I’d like to thank but I thank them individually,'' he said.
Phancho has inspired many who took to the comment section of his post to congratulate him.
Briefly News compiled some of the comments below:
@HensrickM said:
''Wish you all of the best in your journey. May u be successful in your career path and be blessed too.''
@ResegoLetlonka1 commented:
''Congratulations.''
@VincentAteka commented:
''Congratulations! Delayed, not denied.''
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Facebook page Varsity World shared the inspiring story of a woman named Thembeka Mndaweni, who bagged a BSocSci, majoring in psychology and sociology. The inspiring mother faced many struggles on her journey but never gave up.
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