Man Comes Out of Medical School After 8 Years to Graduate with First Class in Computer Science

• After eight years, a medical doctor switched to computer science despite facing criticism
• He graduated with a first class degree in computer science and shared his inspiring story online
• He plans to pursue a master’s degree in computer science and become a software engineer

Chima Ihueze, a Nigerian man has shared his inspiring story of how he pursued his passion for computer science after spending eight years in medical school.

He revealed that he faced many challenges and oppositions from his family and friends, but he did not give up on his dream.

The toughest decision that ended up becoming worth it

The man said that he decided to go for a BSc in Computer Science after eight years of studying medicine. He said that it was the toughest decision he had ever made in his life, but he was determined to follow his heart.

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Ihueze had to fight many battles and offend many people who did not understand his choice. He said that he faced a lot of criticism and discouragement from his peers and mentors, who told him that he was wasting his time and potential.

However, he proved them wrong by graduating with a first class degree in computer science.

He also encouraged anyone who has been told that their dreams are impossible or that they should stick to the status quo, to not believe them.

See his X post below:

From comms to tech: First class graduate follows father’s advice

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Blessing Uwaje, a young Nigerian woman, had a successful undergraduate degree in communications, graduating with a first class.

Pursuing a master’s degree in the same field would be easy and enjoyable. However, her father advised her to consider a more technical and diverse course that would give her an edge in the job market.

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Uwaje decided to take an online cybersecurity and programming course, but she found it too difficult and boring. She almost gave up on changing her field until her friends told her how lucrative and in-demand cyber security was, with an average salary of £80k annually.

Source: Legit.ng