"Congratulations": Man Breaks Down in Tears after Graduating Three Years Late
- A Gauteng man was emotional after completing a three-year qualification in six years
- The gentleman shared the news with his social media followers, saying that God's timing is never wrong
- The online community reacted with pride to the man's achievement, with many showering him with congratulatory messages
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A man got emotional after he passed his qualification, which was supposed to have taken three years to complete but took him six years instead.
The young man, who goes by the handle @salvation_p0, took to his TikTok account to share the news. In the video he shared, the man took his qualification certificate out of an envelope. As soon as he realised that he made it, he got emotional.
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The TikToker credited God, saying he makes things happen when the time is right.
"When the time is right, God will make it happen"
The man's journey is an experience shared by many. People take longer to finish degrees for different reasons, ranging from financial strains to falling out of passion with the particular degree. But what is important is reaching the finish line.
Man bags three-year qualification after six years
Watch the inspiring TikTok video below:
TikTokers beam with pride
The social media community couldn't help but agree with him. The video garnered over 36k likes, with many congratulating him on his achievement.
@Simphiwe Khambule commented:
"Huge Congratulations, I know that feeling hey. Mine took 7 years, a 4 year Degree."
@Thunderr shared:
"Time passes anyway. Better a graduate after 6 years than only having a matric after 6 years."
@Thandaza. said:
" Important part is "degree completed".... Congratulations "
@TAYANDA MADULUBE wrote:
"I completed a 4 year qualification in 8 years. I just registered for my 2nd, ndisakhala nangoku I'm in disbelief "
@Kimnxu commented:
"I’m so proud of you "
@Salome Mkhabela shared:
"Congratulations with God everything is possible "
@xoliswashongwe said:
"Delay is not denial, congratulations stranger ! So proud of you❤️"
60-year-old man completes first degree
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the saying 'it is never too late' correctly applied to Fanie De Waal, a South African who did not allow his age to limit his pursuit of knowledge.
The 60-year-old completed his first degree at the University of South Africa, UNISA, where he bagged an honours degree in Business Management.
He took to social media to share his inspiring story with friends who hailed his determination to and thirst for higher education even at the age of 60.
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Source: Briefly.co.za
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