A 22-year-old lady eventually succeeds and obtains a university degree after working as a bricklayer to pay for her studies.
The incredible 22-year-old Sharon Mbabazi, who works as a mason and brickmaker to support herself, has finally graduated from Muteesa I Royal University in Masaka, Uganda.
Sharon Mbabazi faced several challenges following the death of her mother when she was five years old. After overcoming her challenges, she started making a living by building bricks.
She described how her village friends called us destitute because of our nearly crumbling clay home and teased her for staying at home since she had not paid her school fees.
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These inspired me to work even harder to show them that I can make a difference in my family’s life as well as mine. And it did. My bricks can be stolen, and I won’t get paid. But after looking over my past, I made a commitment to never give up,” she added.
After graduating, Sharon Mbabazi obtained a Bachelor of Mass Communication degree.
“Mbabazi worked so hard that she was able to graduate because she wanted to learn.” She has been a challenge to us and is constantly willing to try new things. He said, “She didn’t mind those who harassed her over laying bricks.”
Sharon Mbabazi finally decided to start her own furniture business. She now employs people and inspires the next generation to work hard and achieve their goals.
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Idris ultimately returned to school to earn his bachelor’s degree after working as a security guard for several years. Idris’s boss, Ayomide Babalola, posted his story on LinkedIn and said that Idris is a very hard worker. Click HERE to find out more about Idris.
