Determined South African Woman Overcomes Setbacks to Pursue Medical Degree, Encourages Others to Keep Striving
Dolo encourages other students facing similar challenges to remain determined and not be ashamed to upgrade their marks. "It is better than settling for any degree. Lift your head up and walk straight. You got this," she advised.
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Pontsho Dolce Dolo, a young South African woman, has successfully gained admission to the University of Pretoria to study Medicine and Surgery after initially failing her university entrance exam.
Dolo, whose lifelong dream was to become a doctor, faced a significant setback when she did not pass the Matriculation examination. Despite this disappointment, she remained determined to pursue her goal. Dolo enrolled in the Extended Degree Program, a rigorous course designed for students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for South African universities.
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Her perseverance paid off, and a year later, she was accepted into the University of Pretoria. "My love for medicine keeps me going. No one or any situation can drive me away from it," Dolo said.
She credits her supportive family for motivating her to keep striving for her dreams. "I'm not from a very advantaged family, but their support is excellent, and I don't want to disappoint them," she added.
Dolo encourages other students facing similar challenges to remain determined and not be ashamed to upgrade their marks. "It is better than settling for any degree. Lift your head up and walk straight. You got this," she advised.
In another notable achievement, Kalere Edgecombe earned two bachelor’s degrees before the age of 23 and became a doctor at 25. Edgecombe first graduated in Biological Sciences from the University of Bahamas and then obtained a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of West Indies.
