"I Got Depressed, Almost Gave Up": UNICAL Graduate Reacts as She Finally Gets Certificate
- A former student of the University of Calabar celebrated the collection of her certificate after an eight-year journey that was filled with setbacks
- In a post shared through her social media account, she explained that depression had weighed heavily on her during that period of waiting
- The photo of her certificate drew warm responses from others who recognised the resilience behind her achievement, and she marked the occasion with pride
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A former student of the University of Calabar marked the end of a long academic journey after finally receiving her degree certificate.
The milestone came after years of personal struggle, setbacks and moments when she considered walking away from her studies altogether.
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Eight Years Of Perseverance
Empress Sal shared a photo of the certificate on the X app through her official account.
She described how the process had stretched across eight years and admitted that there were periods when despair set in and she felt unable to continue.
According to what she wrote, faith played a central role in helping her remain steady during the most challenging periods.
She explained that there were times when depression took hold and quitting appeared to be the only option left.
Despite that, she credited divine support for carrying her through and for preventing her from abandoning her goal completely.
Her message was one of personal pride and relief. She expressed satisfaction at having reached the point of graduation, noting that the achievement carried far more weight because of everything that had been endured to get there.
The tone of her update conveyed a mixture of exhaustion and fulfilment, with an emphasis on resilience rather than celebration alone.
A Moment Of Pride And Reflection
The photo she posted showed the official document awarded by the University of Calabar.
Its appearance prompted responses from friends and other users who recognised the significance of the moment.
Many acknowledged the strength required to persist for such a lengthy period and offered congratulations directly to her.
She ended her message by addressing herself by name and marking the occasion as a personal victory.
Lady graduates with outstanding result
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Abbieolowo announced her graduation on social media, revealing she is the first person in her family to ever attend school.
The Nigerian lady studied BSc Physics and graduated with a First-Class Honours degree from her university.
Source: Legit.ng
