“You Can Do Anything As Long as You Don’t Stop Believing,” Young Man Says As He Bags 2nd Master’s
- A young black man known on Twitter as Trell Floyd has bagged his second master's from Walden University
- He has recounted that the journey to securing the milestone was not easy, but he persevered and made it
- Trell Floyd finally achieved his goal as he released impressive photos donning his graduation robe to commemorate the victory
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When Trell Floyd began his journey to acquire a second postgraduate degree, he understood what it would take to realise his dream of achieving higher education.
The young black man knew that it would not come to him easy but believed and persevered. He never stopped in the face of challenges.
Trell Floyd, who owns the Twitter account Trigga Thee Graduate, MS, MPA, finally earned his second master's. Unfortunately, he shared the achievement in a post that appears to have been deleted.
Secured milestone
''Yea, I understood the assignment! I can't believe that I graduate with my second master's in exactly one month,'' he said, crediting God for the feat.
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''Thank you, God, for getting me here. I'm humbly grateful! Here’s a little sneak peek of my grad pics more to come @WaldenU,'' he said.
In a subsequent post, Trell_Floyd wrote:
“You can do anything as long as you don't stop believing. When it is meant to be, it will be. You just have to follow your heart.
''The journey wasn’t easy but I GRADUATED… I mastered it again.''
Trell_Floyd's alma mater, together with other followers, has shared in his joy underneath the post.
Reactions
Walden University wrote:
''You're an inspiration!! Congratulations! - Kelly Nicole, Community Manager.''
Trell_Floyd replied:
''Thank you so much.''
Dwight said:
''Congratulations. Job well done!''
Black Lady Becomes Lawyer
Speaking of university graduates, Briefly News previously reported that after three years of law school, Bernice Hodge, Esq, has made herself proud by clocking a laudable milestone as she becomes a lawyer.
In a LinkedIn post, the young lady celebrates the achievement and significant stage in her life as she recalled the journey.
Besides committing years to her studies in law school, Hodge recounted that she put in 495 hours of swotting for the bar. And, it has paid off.
Source: Briefly News
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