After writing UTME 4 Times, a UNIPORT student finally bagged a degree in Microbiology.

A University of Port Harcourt graduate has shared how she overcame multiple setbacks before finally earning her degree, having sat for the UTME 4 times before gaining admission.

The lady narrated that her journey into higher education was not smooth, as she struggled with the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for several years before she was eventually admitted into the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). According to her, the repeated attempts were emotionally and mentally draining, but she refused to give up on her academic goal.

Reflecting on her experience, she explained that persistence and determination kept her going despite the setbacks and delays in gaining admission. She noted that each failed attempt felt discouraging at the time, but it later became part of the story that shaped her success.

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Her LinkedIn post read:

"A Grad who ATE. With a dangerous 2.1, all the way from Abagana. (That was all I had planned to say) But for some reason, I feel nudged to share more, so I'll go a little deeper. 

"Here's my academic journey in a nutshell: ➡️ 2017: Completed sec. school ➡️ 2017 - 2020: Attempted JAMB 4 times in pursuit of Medicine. This season was the embodiment of "Sorrows. Sorrows. Prayers.' Nobody declined courses reach me. "Medicine or nothing" was my mantra.

"➡️ 2020 - Gave up & accepted Microbiology. Didn't care much for it. I was just tired of a draining cycle. ➡️ 2020 - 2025: Academic timeline with a side dish of strike and an involuntary school break. ➡️ 2026: You're all caught up. (Hold on, I'm going somewhere . . .)

"The switch from Medicine to Microbiology not only dampened my spirit. It also made me feel like I wasn't smart enough. So, I aimed for what I felt was attainable - 2:1. It wasn't until my final year that I realised a 1st class wasn't unrealistic. My results proved it as well, but it was a little too late. (Typical Federal Uni behaviour)

"Long story short: If you're currently in Uni right now, and for some reason, you think you're not cut out for the best. Re-evaluate yourself. Don't let past experiences or anyone define what you can and cannot achieve. ✅ The sky is not too far for you to reach." 

Looking back after finally graduating, she described her journey as proof that setbacks do not define a person’s future, emphasizing that consistency and resilience eventually paid off.

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Her story parallels the experiences of Nigerian graduates who also made multiple UTME attempts before eventually completing their university education, showing that academic success often comes with patience and persistence.