Young Lady who works 18 hours everyday to fund her education finally graduates from US university, celebrates achievement

Her academic journey commenced with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a minor in Chinese Studies from Texas Southern University. Undeterred by adversities, she pursued her Master's in International Business at Florida International University (FIU).

Young Lady who works 18 hours everyday to fund her education finally graduates from US university, celebrates achievement

In a tale of unwavering determination and resilience, young American Lady Asia Bryant triumphs against the odds to proudly graduate with a Master’s degree in International Business from Florida International University. What sets her journey apart is the extraordinary commitment she exhibited by working nearly 18 hours every day to finance her education.

Asia Bryant, who chronicled her remarkable achievement on LinkedIn, shared the hardships she endured to reach this pinnacle. "I’ve slept on floors, in my car, been broke with only $12 to my entire existence. I’ve had people try to discredit my accomplishments and limit me to only my appearance," she wrote.

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Her academic journey commenced with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a minor in Chinese Studies from Texas Southern University. Undeterred by adversities, she pursued her Master's in International Business at Florida International University (FIU).

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Balancing the demands of two jobs while being a full-time graduate student, Asia faced discrimination and challenges that tested her mettle. "I learned to speak 'properly' after being teased for my thick southern accent. I’ve had glass thrown at me from racists, been xually harassed by people I looked up to, discriminated against because of the color of my skin—the list could go on. The odds weren’t supposed to be in my favor," she shared.

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Reflecting on her challenging journey, Asia emphasized the discipline and perseverance instilled by balancing the demands of work and academia. She thanked her family for their unwavering support during moments when she contemplated quitting.

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Asia, expressing joy, revealed that she is the first in her family to earn a Master’s degree, aiming to inspire future generations. "Being the first in my family to achieve this milestone, I hope to open a door and create a lane for future generations to come," she said.

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This achievement stands as a testament to Asia Bryant's tenacity, resilience, and dedication, inspiring others to overcome challenges in pursuit of their educational aspirations.