A young Nigerian lady, Mabel Aruwajoye, who recently graduated from the University of Ibadan, has shared the story of her academic journey and the challenges she overcame along the way.
She revealed that she struggled to secure admission into the university after graduating from secondary school at the age of 12.
In a post shared on her LinkedIn page, Mabel disclosed that she was the best graduating student in her secondary school class at just 12 years old.
Reflecting on her experience, she explained how her early academic success did not immediately translate into gaining university admission.
Mabel Aruwajoye wrote:
“From a 12-year-old BGS in Secondary School to a Licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist. It started with rejection. Fresh out of secondary school in 2018, watching mates gain admission while I didn’t, despite passing the cutoff. My parents refused to let me stay home , A Levels it was.
“Cambridge A Levels at Educonsult was a rough start, but a guardian angel, Mr. Peters Abiodun, redirected me to EAC where I finished with an AAB in 2020. I was certain my path was set , until God rerouted it entirely.”
After facing setbacks in her pursuit of admission, Mabel eventually secured a place at the University of Ibadan. She went on to recount some of the milestones and challenges that shaped her academic journey.
“In 2021, I gained admission into the University of Ibadan, the First and the Best, to study Biomedical Laboratory Science via Direct Entry (200L). The journey was anything but smooth. Second semester of 200L shook my confidence. 300L clinical year at UCH demanded everything I had.”
Mabel also recalled battling malaria during her 400 level, shortly before her First Professional Examination. Despite the health challenge, she persevered and successfully passed the examination with distinction.
“400L brought a malaria scare days before my First Professional Exam , I passed with Distinction anyway. I held onto that and kept going. 500L led me to Chemical Pathology, where I found my footing. My final semester research on toxicology , manually running 3 parameters on 60 samples in 2 days , tested my limits completely.”
She added: “The financial strain was real, but my family never let me fall. And when it all came together, I walked away with a Distinction in my Final Professional Exam too.
“Two professional exams. Two Distinctions. A 2:1 degree. And a license. 8 years after secondary school, I am a 21 years old licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist of the First and the Best.
“NOW ITS MLSct. Aruwajoye Mabel Praises B.MLS Chemical Pathology (Ibadan), AMLSCN To God, my parents, siblings, supervisor, friends, roommate, and specialty mates, thank you for making this possible. It can only be GOD.”
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Here are some of the reactions to her post:Â
Emmanuel Ikojo said: “Congratulations, I celebrate you Mabel Aruwajoye.”
Elizabeth Ademosu said: “Congratulations, scientist. The sky is your starting point.”
Blossom Chukwuma said: “Congratulations, scientist!”
