A young lady who attended the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) for her undergraduate studies has celebrated her graduation, sharing her remarkable academic journey. The fresh graduate revealed that she wrote her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the age of 15 and announced her current age during her convocation ceremony.
Academic Timeline
Identified as @pe__cu25 on TikTok, the lady detailed her timeline: she finished secondary school at 15, wrote both the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and UTME at the same age, gained admission into UNIPORT at 15, and turned 16 after matriculation. She signed out from the university at 20 and convocated at 21.
Her words: "Finished secondary school at 15. Wrote WAEC at 15. Wrote JAMB at 15. Wrote post-UTME at 15. Gained admission into UNIPORT at 15, and turned 16 after matriculation." She added: "Signed out from uniport at 20. Convocating tomorrow at 21. My name is truly engraved on God's palm."
Reactions on TikTok
Her story triggered a wave of congratulatory messages on TikTok. Many users celebrated her achievement. Some reactions included: BAYELSA VENTILATOR | WIGMAKER said: "My school plans but life happened but I thank God 200lvl at 21." Simply Debbie said: "Congratulations girl." chymlous said: "Congratulations darling." Debby cooks said: "Congratulations to my sweet daughter." Dein Gillis-Harry said: "Congratulations Peculiar." Bellabeauty said: "Congratulations BBY girl." Onyinye@ said: "Congrats my love." uahomo peculiar special said: "Congratulations."
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