My time at Ashesi University was the ultimate test of resilience. Losing my mother during my freshman year was a massive blow that threatened to derail my academic dreams. But giving up wasn’t an option. I chose to fight for my education, pushing through every challenge and late-night lab session.
Eventually , I graduated with a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Cum Laude).
To anyone going through a difficult season right now: keep pressing forward. Your breakthrough is on the other side of your perseverance.
I am deeply grateful to the peers, mentors, and professors at Ashesi who helped me dust myself off and keep going. This achievement belongs to all of us and most importantly, to my mom, whose spirit kept me moving forward.
Ready for the next challenge!
Share by Philip (Teye) Aborsi, Ashesi Class of 2026.