UNILAG Graduate Shares Inspiring Story On Twitter

‘Entering UNILAG With 6 Legs And Graduating With My 2 Legs’ – This First Class Graduate’s Story Will Inspire You Today

Anu
January 19, 2022
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UNILAG Graduate Shares Inspiring Story On Twitter
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A Nigerian lady named Joy has shared her lemons to lemonades story as she graduates from the University of Lagos.

In a series of tweets that are trending on Twitter, @joy_fro who has sickle cell revealed she got admission into UNILAG with a walking frame as she battled Avascular Necrosis of the hipbone, a complication of the disease.

Despite all the challenges she faced, she still graduated with a first-class.

Read her story below

I got admission into Unilag when I had a Sickle Cell complication-Avascular Necrosis of the hipbone. My doctors said I could never walk on my own until I have a hip replacement surgery on both hips. Hence they moved me from using crutches to using a walking frame. pic.twitter.com/92o77tFL2R
— Joy Fro (@Joy_fro) January 19, 2022

Throughout my 100level, I would walk to class and lab practicals with the walking frame, in pain and in shame. I can’t even take a cab because the frame was heavy and the cab men dint have the patience to wait for the process of folding it… etc pic.twitter.com/qVl53wdHCg
— Joy Fro (@Joy_fro) January 19, 2022

It took a toll on me socially, mentally and physically. Other students would stare at me on the road. Some got close to offer help, and even became friends in the long run. Some just stared and walked past. pic.twitter.com/i0C09lWIBX
— Joy Fro (@Joy_fro) January 19, 2022

It was a struggle. Battling with sickle cell and having to study in Unilag was an extreme sport?. The constant stress had a huge effect on my health. It was so bad that I had to change my course of study in my second year to a less stressful one pic.twitter.com/JjtbVoxuNC
— Joy Fro (@Joy_fro) January 19, 2022

I have been in and out of the hospitals so many times for sickle cell crisis. Unilag medical center was almost like my second home at some point. The pain just springs up from nowhere and there were times I had to be rushed at midnight from the hostel to the medical center pic.twitter.com/LUMtj4eqJs

— Joy Fro (@Joy_fro) January 19, 2022

I am thankful for a few of friends and most importantly, my MOM and sisters, who constantly remind me to take care of myself, take my drugs, drink plenty of water, avoid stress and cold. Lol. People always wondered why I carried big handbags everywhere. pic.twitter.com/6MxAeDNI8F
— Joy Fro (@Joy_fro) January 19, 2022

I couldn’t go anywhere without at least two bottles of water, a jacket and socks ?. The scars on my body are as a result of allergic reactions to an injection they give me during pain crisis. Imagine having to choose between having a flawless skin or being relieved of pain pic.twitter.com/LXB9HbO8Pu
— Joy Fro (@Joy_fro) January 19, 2022

I am most grateful to almighty God for seeing me through my degree. It could only be him. In all of these, i graduated from the University of Lagos with a FIRST CLASS DEGREE pic.twitter.com/ERQU3sAIDW
— Joy Fro (@Joy_fro) January 19, 2022

Abeg Companies, Brands and Multinationals I don’t want to queue oh… I’ve suffered already using those days at the Hospital to even learn Graphics Design. I’ve glowed up and can represent your company and it’s core values ??. pic.twitter.com/G7c0BFt6Zj
— Joy Fro (@Joy_fro) January 19, 2022

I also took a course in Health Safety and Environment. Yes I am an HSE officer ??. Super young and full of life. And I’m open to any scholarship programs if there are recommendations. If I don’t announce my virtual CV who will do it ??‍♀️…?!?!?!! pic.twitter.com/cTC6auwYI5
— Joy Fro (@Joy_fro) January 19, 2022