{"id":4001,"date":"2021-03-28T16:07:54","date_gmt":"2021-03-28T16:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umuakatimes.com\/topnews\/?p=4001"},"modified":"2021-03-31T06:23:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T06:23:15","slug":"determination-saw-me-through-the-university-dona-nwokedi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umuakatimes.com\/topnews\/determination-saw-me-through-the-university-dona-nwokedi\/","title":{"rendered":"Determination saw me through the university.\u00a0 Dona Nwokedi"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/span> 561<\/span> Views<\/span><\/div>

Chief Dona Nwokedi, philanthropist, community leader and high profile Akalite who lives in Britain recently bagged a degree from one of the universities in the country. He spoke with the Umuaka Times correspondent in the United Kingdom.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello Sir, How are you doing today?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fine. Thanks for granting me the opportunity for this interview.<\/p>\n

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Congratulations for your new degree. You seem to love education a lot.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes education has been part of what I’m missing in life. As you can see now I’m now a full graduate at this old age (smiles).<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Give us a brief history of your academic sojourn. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I went to the prestigious University of\u00a0 Bedfordshire, Luton. I entered in 2017 and graduated in 2021. I obtained BA. Hons, Second Class Upper Division(2.1).<\/p>\n

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That is great. How many attempts did you make before you got the admission?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I have attempted severally in the past, but was met with some few challenges. Although I have achieved so many skills, trainings and some educational qualifications which include ILM level 4 in leadership and management under Business and Management studies.<\/p>\n

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How was it going back to school, considering the family and social demands and pressures you have as a family man?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Going back to school wasn’t easy as I had to consider the finances, the age, family issues such as raising my children etc.<\/p>\n

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So how were you able to make it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was through determination, motivation, dedication and my wife’s support that I made it. It was a rigorous journey as I spent 4 years of \u00a0full time study.<\/p>\n

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That is indeed amazing and deeply tasking. So what is the next vista for you to explore now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am looking forward to establishing my own care home.<\/p>\n

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Oh really? How?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I studied Health and Social Care, which I achieved an excellent result 2.1 Second Class Upper Division with Honors. As you noticed, the world is changing through this Covid-19 pandemic hence our health becomes a serious concern.<\/p>\n

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You said something concerning Covid19. Can you explain?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In my last days in school, I suffered Covid-19 and I was admitted in the hospital. However as God would do it, I have already handed over my independent project.<\/p>\n

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Do you have any advice for people who have been postponing their education due to some certain reasons?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I believe if I can do this, anyone can. My advice to people is not to give up no matter any obstacles or challenges they face in life.<\/p>\n

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And to the youths, they should not be carried away by rushing to things that are of temporary value, but rather something that benefits them through their old age.<\/p>\n

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Once again, Congrats for your new academic honours.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks.<\/p>\n

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