Young African Lady Overcomes Lecturer's Doubt, Earns Master's Degree in the USA
Elizabeth, undeterred by the discouraging remark, pursued her dreams and recently graduated from NYU with a Master's Degree in Public Administration. Recounting her journey, she shared her experience on social media, expressing understanding that her lecturer had projected insecurities onto her, not expecting a young black girl to have such ambitions.
AKACHI NOEL 
Elizabeth Laiza Kalu, a determined young African lady, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining a Master's degree from New York University (NYU), New York, USA, despite facing skepticism from one of her undergraduate lecturers. During her undergraduate studies at Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts, her professor had discouraged her ambitions, predicting that she would never make it into a top school like NYU or Columbia University.
Elizabeth, undeterred by the discouraging remark, pursued her dreams and recently graduated from NYU with a Master's Degree in Public Administration. Recounting her journey, she shared her experience on social media, expressing understanding that her lecturer had projected insecurities onto her, not expecting a young black girl to have such ambitions.
"Now I clearly understand that she was projecting her own insecurities on me, and she didn’t expect a young black girl to have such ambitions. Thankfully, I know my identity in Christ is bigger than any degree, and I’m fully backed by a God that can be trusted," Elizabeth stated.
During her master's degree journey at NYU, Elizabeth not only defied expectations but also earned several awards, including the Social Innovation Scholarship. She actively contributed to the university community by serving as the Vice President of the Wagner Students Association, Vice President of Communications for Stern in Africa (SiA), and Chair of the Black Students Association (BSA).
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Elizabeth expressed gratitude to God for the grace to start and complete her degree despite the initial prophecy. She acknowledged the support from friends, family, professors, funders, and the community that played a crucial role in her academic journey.
"I’m really grateful to God for the grace to start and complete this degree. For sending me the right support system in the form of friends, family, professors, funders, and several others who strengthened me through this season. It truly takes a village, and I can testify to the power of community!" she exclaimed.
