GH Man Gains Admission To Study In US, Shares An Inspiring Story Of His Academic Journey

• An alumnus of the University of Cape Coast has been admitted to one of the top higher learning institutions in the US
• Festu Cobena Ainoo, who explained he was from a humble beginning, shared an inspiring story of his academic journey
• In a video posted on TikTok, he expressed pride at his achievement and for fulfilling a promise he made to his mom

A young Ghanaian man, Festus Cobena Ainoo, has gained admission to pursue a master's degree at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the US.

This would reportedly be the young man's second master's degree, having previously acquired a qualification in Ghana at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).

In a long post shared on TikTok, Festus Cobena Ainoo, shared an inspiring tale of his academic journey thus far.

He said right after the end of his West African Senior School Examination Certificate (WASSCE), he promised his mother to be an inspiration and a good example for his siblings.

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Because of this promise, Festus Cobena Ainoo said he worked hard during his undergrad studies to attain a first-class degree in History, Religion & Human Values at the UCC.

"After my WASSCE, I made a promise to my mom to make her proud and be the inspiration for my siblings. The society I grew up in never respected my family, and my mom, in particular, was often labeled with hurtful names like "Odonko Ni." Despite the challenges, my mom's resilience fueled my determination to rise above," he wrote.

After achieving this academic feat, the young Ghanaian man said he pushed himself further to acquire yet another first-class honours for his master's in Religion & Human Values at the same school.

Festus Cobena Ainoo, who has only been in the US for two months, said he is learning and embracing all the opportunities available to him in the US.

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"Today, I’m pursuing my second Master’s degree in Higher Education at @UMass Amherst, the number one public university in New England, USA 🇺🇸. Even though it’s only been close to two months here, I’m learning a lot and embracing every opportunity. I’m proud to have fulfilled the promise I made to my mom, and I strive to continue being the inspiration she always believed I could be."

Netizens inspired by Festus' video

Netizens were inspired by Festus' story and congratulated him upon coming across his TikTok video post.

@Nana Aba said:

"May you become who you never taught of becoming because you serve as a source of encouragement,a mentor,a father to everyone you come across especially your students."

Ohemaa Lyrical also said:

"Greater things ahead Feeling so emotional seeing you being an inspiration to people Bro."

@Asmaba_Mav commented:

"Thanks for sharing sir. Your story has given me more hope."

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Lady gains admission to study at Harvard

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a young Ghanaian lady from Kasoa in the Central Region, Melinda Seyram Njibiche, has gained admission to study at the Harvard Graduate School in the US.

Melinda took to her LinkedIn page to celebrate the accolade and announced that she would read an Ed.M. in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship at the Ivy League School.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh