How Nigerian man became best-graduating student in abroad university after 16 rejections
Ifeanyi Obi, a Nigerian man, has inspired social media users with his academic success story.
Despite graduating with a 2.2 (second-class lower) in his undergraduate studies, Obi emerged as the best-graduating student after his Master’s degree at a university in Cyprus.
Obi shared his journey on his LinkedIn page.
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He said that his second-class lower undergraduate degree was initially an obstacle in his pursuit of further education.
His applications to international universities, including institutions in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, were turned down.
Despite these disappointments, Obi kept on applying.
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When he was finally accepted by a university, Obi not only outperformed his past academic record but also emerged as the best student in the European university.
Obi’s dedication and remarkable performance earned him the post of associate professor four years later.
Furthermore, his software in building technology was approved by the UK, opening up new opportunities for him.
Obi was granted a special visa to create a software lab in London as a result.
“I graduated with honours(2:2) for my undergraduate studies, which wasn’t an excellent feat. This was due to personal issues and strangely struggles against words spoken to me by a Prophet that I won’t do well academically if ever I chose that path.
“I applied to 3 Universities in the UK for my Masters studies and got rejected. With that I applied to other Universities in USA, Canada and got rejected as well. With over 16 rejections, I proceeded with great determination to Cyprus to study.
“I told myself I only could turn my story around. With increased focus and developed study patterns, I graduated with High Honours(3.8) for my Masters Studies and was offered a place for PhD and with same determines and few mistakes as well, I graduated as the best student that year and was the Valedictorian.
“Last year my software in BuildTech got approved by the UK endorsement body and this year obtained an Innovator Migrant Visa to establish a software lab in London,” he wrote.
