ICYMI: Plane Crash Survivor Kechi Okwuchi Earns MBA with Distinction
Kechi Okwuchi, a survivor of a devastating plane crash in Nigeria, has successfully earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with distinction. Reflecting on her journey, Kechi emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. “I don’t hide behind anything. I don’t hide how I am, how I look from the world.
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Kechi Okwuchi, a survivor of a devastating plane crash in Nigeria, has successfully earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with distinction. Despite enduring severe burns from the tragic accident, Okwuchi's resilience and determination have fueled her educational journey.
The tragic plane crash claimed the lives of 107 out of 109 passengers on December 10, 2005. Okwuchi, at only 16 at the time, sustained third-degree burns over 65% of her body and was given only a 30% chance of survival. She was airlifted to Milpark Hospital in South Africa for urgent medical care, and later to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Texas, where she underwent more than 100 surgeries to reconstruct her injuries.
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Despite her challenges, Okwuchi returned to college in 2009 and graduated with top honors in Economics from the University of St. Thomas in 2015. Recognized for her academic excellence, she was invited to join several prestigious honor societies, including the International Economics Honor Society.
Beyond her academic achievements, Okwuchi is a multi-talented individual, excelling as a singer, songwriter, business consultant, and inspirational speaker. Her book, ‘More Than My Scars,’ further emphasizes her message of strength and self-acceptance.
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In 2023, Okwuchi reached another milestone as she graduated with distinction, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Economics from the University of St. Thomas in Texas. Celebrating her success, she posted on social media, “Look who finally walked!! Meet Kechi Okwuchi, official MBA graduate"
Reflecting on her journey, Kechi emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. “I don’t hide behind anything. I don’t hide how I am, how I look from the world. I want people to feel like they can be their genuine selves in any given situation because that’s the way that they’re supposed to be. That’s the way to be really happy in this world,”
