From street to degree holder: Ghanaian man shares powerful grass to victory story as he graduates with degree
- The young man once resorted to menial jobs to survive
- He disclosed in a post on social media that he never thought he would earn a degree
- Hopeson has graduated with a degree from the Regional Maritime University Accra, Ghana
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Amid a global pandemic that has visited many with challenges, a young man only identified as Hopeson has shared his grass to victory story after triumphing the odds.
Hopeson has graduated with a degree from the Regional Maritime University in Accra, Ghana.
According to the new graduate, he resorted to menial jobs on the street to survive, with no idea that he would one day earn a degree, he recalled.
Source: Facebook
Brighter days
However, life offered him the chance to pursue a programme at the Regional Maritime University, and he finally joined other hardworking graduands on August 2 at the university to walk the stage to graduate.
Hopeson has taken to a popular social media group with a massive following to share his encouraging story.
''Members. Please, congratulate me. I finished my undergraduate yesterday,'' said Hopeson.
He continued:
''The last picture was when I was on the street hustling and had no idea I will be leaving for school. But today, I am a proud graduate of marine engineering. God is great.
On his Facebook page, Hopeson has shared a photo in his graduation robe with the caption: ''Mama we made it.''
The inspiring post in the Facebook group has collected tons of reactions and remarks.
Social media remarks
Belinda Acquah commented:
''That's awesome! Congratulations!''
Hajia Maata said:
''Congratulation. God bless your Certificate.''
Nana Araba Kwansema Odoom said:
''Awesome! Congratulations!''
WisRette Naliorm quizzed:
''Congrats, you graduated with what class?
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Man graduates from law school at 24
Meanwhile, attaining a laudable milestone in life is worth celebrating, especially when one worked tirelessly for it, and Derrick Parker has earned his strides.
At 24, Parker has graduated from Harvard Law School, achieving a goal he set some years ago. During a graduation ceremony in high school over four years ago, he vowed that he would be the person to deliver the valedictorian address at his next graduation.
Four years later, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Morehouse College, graduating as valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA.
Ghanaian writer receives award
In a separate story, Ghanaian writer, filmmaker, and art historian, Nana Oforiatta Ayim, has been honoured with the Woman of the Year in Cultural Arts Award at the Ghana Woman of the Year Honours, held on Sunday, July 1.
The founder of the ANO Institute of Arts and Knowledge joined a host of women leaders who were honoured for their significant impact on the Ghanaian society.
The Cultural Arts Award adds to the list of laurels obtained by Nana Ofosuaa Ayim in recent years for her contribution to art and the nation.
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