By Magdalene Larnyoh Samuel Obour
George Asiamah was a truant during his basic and secondary education in Ghana and that was one of the reasons he scored poor resultsHowever, things changed when he gained admission to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyHis inspirational journey has got many who read his story congratulating him and also seeing him as their source of motivationDon’t miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN’s Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!George Asiamah earned a doctorated degree from the University of Sheffield and now works as a lecturer at the Oxford University both in the in the United Kingdom.His story did not start with him attending the best schools in Ghana or scoring good grades until he went to the University.George Asiamah moves from scoring poor grades in WASSCE to becoming a lecturer at Oxford University.
Photo credit: George AsiamahSource: FacebookIn a Facebook post, George Asiamah said he was a truant while he attended a basic school in Chichibong in the Eastern Region. His result reads; Mathematics F, Integrated Science E, Social Studies E, English Language F, Economics F, Geography F, and Government E.
PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram – get the most important news directly in your favourite app!Even though it was difficult to gain admission to any second cycle institution because of his grades he got admitted to Atwimaman Secondary School where he initially studied business.When they were to be promoted to Form 2, the school said it did not have capacity to continue with the course. George Asiamah ended up studying General Art, a course he did not like.After gaining admission to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, George Asiamah decided to be studious and do better for himself. He later studied for an MSc Queen鈥檚 University, Belfast and gained a scholarship for his PhD and Postdoc at the University of Sheffield.George Asiamah now works as a lecturer at Oxford University.鈥淚f I could travel back 25 years, I鈥檇 tap that little boy on the shoulder and say: 鈥淲e made it, my guy.鈥 Never underestimate what grace, grit, and small beginnings can do,鈥 he stated in a Facebook post.
Agyemang Duah Kweku Jr. said:鈥淐ongratulations George.鈥滽waku Whetstone wrote:鈥淭his is the kind of motivation our young people need to understand that failure is not the end. There can be success after failure if you’re willing to put in the work and cut off all distractions. Focus on the goal, be diligent with the journey and the light at the end of the tunnel will be within for you with open arms. 馃槏馃敟馃挴.鈥漁sei Kusi said:鈥淭he most difficult person to compete with is a person who never gives up.鈥漋eronica Napoleon wrote:鈥淏eautiful 馃槏!! If not Mathematics that don鈥檛 respect me aa anka what is A that person cannot get? I got F and E in Maths two different occasions. I giffop!! Ano do again馃.鈥滵auda Mohammed Ali said:鈥淰erily, never underestimate a person who doesn鈥檛 give up. So proud of you!馃.鈥滲elinda Affoa wrote:鈥淭he motivation I needed. There鈥檚 always light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you Dr.鈥
Ida Gbadam said:鈥淪ometimes it not just given up oo but the money to push you up again is the problem.鈥滱dom Mabel wrote:鈥淎aaww you have lifted my spirits up. Thank you, will you be my mentor?鈥漀ii Teiko Okine said:鈥淔ailure is not fatal. It鈥檚 feedback, a detour, not a dead end. Rise, reflect, and return stronger. Congrats!!!鈥漀ew feature: 小heck out news that is picked for YOU 鉃★笍 click on 鈥淩ecommended for you鈥 and enjoy! Source: YEN.com.gh