Determined 26-Year-Old Man Becomes Dominica's First Blind University Graduate in US

• A resilient young man, Loik Charles, has become the first visually impaired person from Dominica to graduate from a university
• The 26-year-old made history at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) in the US, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
• After making history with his first degree, Charles intends to further his education in the not-too-distant future

A young man named Loik Charles has made history as the first visually impaired person from Dominica to graduate from the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) in San Antonio, Texas.

Crediting God for the achievement

The 26-year-old graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Marketing. In an interview, he said he feels elated and ecstatic while crediting God for the feat.

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I feel like it is something that I have worked hard towards, and I am thankful that God has blessed me to be able to see that day and to accomplish this, Charles expressed, according to Davibes.

Overcoming challenges to glean the degree

He admitted that obtaining the degree came with challenges but said God always came through. Charles intends to further his education in the not-too-distant future.

Ghanaian Lady Inspires as She Becomes Barrister of England and Wales

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a Ghanaian lady, known on Twitter as Jennifer Akyeampong, inspired people on the microblogging and social networking app after earning barrister status.

She took to her account to announce that she is officially a barrister of England and Wales of the United Kingdom. Serwaa was photographed in a barrister's gown while wearing a smile for the camera. She uploaded four frames.

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African-American Lady Becomes First Attorney in Her Family

In another story on YEN.com.gh, Lauren Rolfe had her family basking in her glorious achievement as they watched her sworn into the Florida Bar in the US, becoming her family's first lawyer.

She was elevated to the milestone by Second Judicial Circuit Court, Judge Anthony Miller, who was an incredible mentor to Rolfe in her 3L year (third year) during her studies.

Source: YEN.com.gh