Redeemer’s University Graduate Who Was Mocked for Low UTME Score Defies Odds, Bags First Class
- A graduate of Redeemer's University got many people talking as he shared his real-life story
- He explained how he was mocked when he applied to study a course at Redeemer's University
- The individual also mentioned that he dropped out of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and explained the reason
A graduate of Redeemer's University melted hearts online after revealing in a viral post that he had been admitted to UNILORIN but later dropped out, explaining why.
He mentioned that, after dropping out, he has now graduated and shared the degree he earned from the university.
Source: Twitter
Redeemer’s University graduate goes viral
Emmanuel Oluwatosin wrote that several years ago, he made a big decision to drop out of the University of Ilorin and gave reasons.
He shared:
"From Dropout to First Class Graduate 🎓✨ A few years ago, I had to make one of the hardest decisions of my life - I dropped out of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). I wasn’t doing well in the course I was offered (Physics), and deep down, I knew it wasn’t where I was meant to be."
As a result of the decision, he wrote another JAMB, and despite his score, he was able to secure admission into Redeemer's University, where he studied Computer Science.
Source: Twitter
He continued:
"Starting over wasn’t easy. I wrote another JAMB, and even then, my score was quite low. But by grace, the cutoff mark was reduced that year, and I got admitted into Redeemer's University to study Computer Science."
He shared a memory he hasn’t forgotten, explaining that someone had mocked him because of his UTME score, as the person felt it didn’t qualify him to study Computer Science.
Redeemer’s University graduate recalls being mocked
He continued in his LinkedIn post:
"I still remember vividly - during my registration, one of the staff looked at my JAMB score and made fun of me for wanting to study Computer Science. That moment stung, but it also fueled me. It became my reason to push harder and prove that I could do it.
"Fast forward to today… I graduated with a First Class degree in Computer Science 🥳💻 And not just that - I also have two years of experience as a Frontend Developer. Balancing school and coding wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.
"I’m especially grateful to my elder brother, Tobi Oladiran, who encouraged me to start afresh when things didn’t go as planned.
"I may not be where my mates are, but I’m proud of how far I’ve come. This journey taught me that your setbacks don’t define you, your perseverance does.
"As I celebrate this milestone, I’m also open to Frontend Developer roles where I can apply my skills, grow, and contribute to building meaningful digital experiences.
"Here’s to new beginnings, growth, and grace. 🙏✨"
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a UNIPORT graduate made a first-class degree while selling popcorn. She said life was not easy. Her dad died after her JSCE exams, and she almost left school because of money problems.
UNILORIN graduate bags first-class
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) graduate went viral after sharing his unusual academic journey.
The first-class graduate wrote the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) six times, starting in 2013, but he did not fail any of the exams.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
