University Of Ghana Graduate Admitted To Ohio University After Working As Labourer To Pay Fees

• A University of Ghana graduate has gained admission to a prestigious university in Ohio, USA
• From humble beginnings, he persevered through life's challenges, such as working as a labourer
• Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, Stephen acknowledged threw more light on his admission to Ohio University

A young Ghanaian man has made himself and his country proud after excelling in his studies and gaining admission to Ohio University in the US.

Stephen Nhyiraba Gyesi encountered numerous challenges growing up, including financial obstacles that nearly hampered his path through life.

However, Stephen has persevered through these many hurdles and has become a successful young man on his way to the American institution.

Hailing from the Central Region, Stephen said most of the youth in his community were discouraged from pursuing higher education over earning money.

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"People [in the community where I hail from] have the perception that even after going to SHS, you're not going to use it for anything. So mostly they discourage the youth from pursuing higher heights in education and encourage them to learn a trade," he said.

Stephen was not dissuaded by the remarks although he did hustle after senior high school, working as a labourer for four years to cover his education fees.

He went on to earn a first-class degree at the University of Ghana, detailing his journey towards a higher qualification in a lengthy post on Facebook.

Watch the video below:

"I was very happy" - Stephen says

Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, Stephen shared some highlights of his application to Ohio University and his reaction afterwards.

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"When I received admission, I was very happy. I applied to Ohio University, I think, in 2023, but I was late, so they sent me a message that my admission could not be reviewed. So, in early 2024, I applied to the school again and I received that alert or message that I'd been given admission. I was very happy," he said.

Stephen shares his next plans

Stephen further shared with YEN.com.gh his next plans after pursuing his master's programme at Ohio University.

"So after my master's, I also look forward to doing my Phd."

Netizens hail Stephen’s abroad admission

Netizens who saw the video were impressed and took to the comment section to express their delight over the young man and his success.

@samuelkoomson05 wrote:

"This is so impressive and encouraging to others who fill their world has come to an end fyi there is more hope and anything is possible with the Lord."

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@Larry37117121 wrote:

"Kudos."

@AduTutuFra33142 wrote:

"Nhyiraba."

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YEN.com.gh also reported that a former student at the University of Ghana had begun his doctorate at Cornell University.

Despite being disadvantaged, K. Noah attributed his impressive successes to his faith in God, determination, and perseverance.

Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh