AFRICA | Despite failing a class while in Medical school, brilliant Nigerian Lady graduates as a Doctor with distinction
Despite facing setbacks and failing a class during medical school, Valerie Okorie, a brilliant Nigerian student, has successfully graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) with distinction from Ebonyi State University, Nigeria.
Valerie’s journey through medical school was not easy. Reflecting on her experience, she shared on Linkedin the struggles she faced during her nine-year program, including enduring endless exams and the emotional toll of repeating a class.
“Finally, God did it! Allow me to scream and say thank you, Jesus. It’s been the hardest nine years of my life,” Valerie exclaimed.
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Despite the obstacles, Valerie remained determined and never considered giving up. She described her journey as a process of continuous growth and resilience.
“Giving up was never an option; growing was the only way forward. After nine long years, I have finally reached my goal and earned the title of Doctor,” she shared.
Valerie said she always dreamt of this moment and is now excited to celebrate her success. She expressed her gratitude, choosing to focus on her achievement rather than the challenges she faced.
In another story, a young man named Jason Arday has been promoted to the rank of professorship in Cambridge University at the young age of 37 despite having reading challenges.
Jason Arday is Clapham, south-west London native who is a renowned Sociologist in the United States. He was diagnosed with global development delay and an autism spectrum disorder at the age of three.
This diagnosis caused him delay in his motor skills as a young child. He could not speak until he was 11 years old and could not read or write until he was 18 years old. Read more about Jason HE
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