A young Nigerian lady named Vera has shared her inspiring academic journey as she gained admission into the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) twice. She opened up about her experience of working as a female mechanic for nine years, along with other certifications she obtained before securing admission.
Mechanic Gains Admission into UNILAG, Shares Story
Identified as @e.vheerha on TikTok, Vera said she wrote the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) once. However, she sat for the UTME twice and earned two technical degrees as well as two skills acquisition certificates. She also revealed that she had been a female mechanic for nine years before gaining admission into UNILAG.
In her words: "1 Waec, 2 Jamb, 2 technical degree, 2 skill acquisition, 9 years of working as a female mechanic, and finally my turn to matriculate and someone said am doing too much. Don't be stingy to say congrats. Finally happy matriculation to me."
Reactions Trail Mechanic's Admission into UNILAG
Her story triggered reactions on TikTok, as many people congratulated the fresh University of Lagos student on her academic feat. Below are some of the comments from the social media platform:
- JayC Beauty Essentials: "Congratulations Darling V. So Happy For You."
- ruthtysliver: "Congratulations hun I loff you."
- Jennifer Kelvin: "Big Congratulations my dear, you've done well."
- February 3rd: "Congratulations sis more wins."
- Rossy stitches: "Congratulations my baby."
- Esosa Solomon: "My love am so happy for you."
- Vicky's design: "Congratulations my bby."
- BigOne4yay: "Congratulations my love."
- MC Software: "Big congratulations dear."
In a related story, a graduate of the University of Ibadan shared how he planned to graduate with a second-class upper division but ended up with a first-class. He said he fed on the mindset that UI was hard, which made him aim for a 2:1. When he got a perfect CGPA in 100-level, he decided to put in more effort and worked towards graduating with a first class.
Another UNILAG best graduating student shared how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan after trying to secure admission to study medicine and surgery.
LASU BGS Shares Admission Experience
Meanwhile, the Lagos State University's (LASU) best graduating student opened up about her admission experience. She also shared the study secrets that helped her in school and why she ended up writing UTME twice. In an insightful interview, the young lady shared her admission struggle, experience in school, and future goals.
