Young Nigerian Woman Earns Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Architecture on the Same Day, Makes Parents Proud
Throughout her academic journey, Akinola faced significant obstacles, including depression, a serious accident, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these setbacks, she remained determined to achieve her goals.
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Aisha Janki Akinola, a young Nigerian woman, has achieved the remarkable feat of earning both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Architecture from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, on the same day.
Akinola, who moved to the UK for further studies, initially completed her high school diploma at the Federal Government College in Sokoto, Nigeria. She then pursued an Advanced Levels program in Ghana before winning a Mastercard Foundation scholarship, which enabled her to transfer her Bachelor's degree credits towards her Master's degree, allowing her to earn both simultaneously.
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She shared her achievements on Instagram, expressing that her success was the result of hard work and perseverance, despite numerous challenges. "MA in Architecture with honors, University of Edinburgh. I simply could not afford to fail. Too much has gone into this goal, from the Mastercard scholarship to my parents' sacrifices," Akinola wrote.
Throughout her academic journey, Akinola faced significant obstacles, including depression, a serious accident, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these setbacks, she remained determined to achieve her goals.
Akinola's story is one of resilience and support from her family, the Mastercard Foundation, and her adopted Gambian family in the UK. She advised others planning to study abroad to step out of their comfort zones and connect with people around them.
Currently, Akinola is a digital creator, social media influencer, and YouTube vlogger with millions of subscribers. She is also the founder of the 'Black Ed Movement,' an anti-racist organization supporting black students at the University of Edinburgh.
