I Hustled Like a Goat, Wrote JAMB & WAEC Exams 4 Times: Lady Who Sponsored Self in School Finishes in Style
- A lady identified as Esther Charles has taken to social media to celebrate finally becoming a graduate
- After losing her dad, Esther said she hustled like a goat to train herself in school as things were very difficult for her family of 9
- According to the lady who owns a writing company, she even had to take JAMB and WAEC exams 4 times
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A lady has celebrated becoming the latest graduate in town after sponsoring herself in school for 4 years.
In a post in Facebook group Life, the lady identified as Esther Charles revealed that her academic feat brought her to tears owing to how difficult the journey was.
Source: Facebook
Her dad's demise made things tough for the family
Sharing a photo in her signing out outfit, Esther said she thought going to school wouldn't be achievable as her father's death made things difficult for them - a family of 9.
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Taking on the challenge of fending for herself, Esther said she worked tirelessly to cater for her school needs.
In her words:
"I hustled like a goat in Lagos state selling shoes, coaching people in my writing school; Think to Ink Writers Academy (TIWA), and using my skills and talents; singing, writing, acting to survive.
"The responsibility was too much on my tender shoulder, thankfully Meadow came and eased some burdens."
Esther revealed that before she gained admission, she took JAMB and WAEC exams 4 times.
Many celebrate her
Olabisi Awujoola Salau - Osho said:
"Congratulations the best is yet to come and it will come soon In Jesus Name Amen."
Lois Hassy Imoudu wrote:
"Congratulations dear more wins.
"Please stop crying you're more than a conqueror."
Chinwa Okeke Mikel opined:
"Wow! congrats babygirl...well deserved! May lines continue to fall for you in pleasant places!"
Innocent Okagu Uzee stated:
"You are a trailblazer. Keep winning in your future endeavors, and congratulations on your graduation."
Man who wrote JAMB exam 8 times graduates from university in style
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh previously reported that a man who took the JAMB exam 8 times had celebrated graduating from university with a second-class upper.
He said the passing JAMB exam was not the tricky part because the lowest he ever scored was 235.
The young man stated that the trick was gaining admission after passing the Joint Admission Matriculation Board exam. He said he was always rejected for one reason or the other.
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