University of Ibadan Student Who Was Denied Admission Into Medicine Twice Bags Pharmacy Degree

• A Nigerian lady went viral as she celebrated completing her pharmaceutical studies at the University of Ibadan
• She celebrated her pharmacy degree and opened up about how she was denied admission to study medicine twice
• Her story triggered reactions on social media, as many people congratulated the pharmacy graduate on her degree

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A young Nigerian lady, Mercy Olanrewaju, has celebrated her academic feat after graduating from the University of Ibadan (UI).

Sharing her excitement on social media, Mercy explained that she had bagged a first-class degree in pharmacy from UI.

UI graduate celebrates pharmacy degree

On her LinkedIn page, Mercy Olanrewaju shared how her journey started after her graduation from secondary school.

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Her LinkedIn post read:

"I completed secondary school as a Best Graduating Student in my state. Yet for two years, I could not gain admission to study Medicine at the University of Ibadan. It did not make sense to me.

"People had their explanations: Maybe it’s because it’s medicine; Maybe it’s because UI is very competitive. At the time, I held on to those speculations because they were easier than confronting how I truly felt - inadequate. If I had received so many academic awards, why couldn’t I overcome this purely academic hurdle?

Mercy said that she eventually gained admission to study pharmacy at UI, believing it was 'divine direction'.

"That season taught me lessons I will never forget: Intelligence is greater than brilliance. Knowledge is only valuable when it is applied. Life rewards guts, not just awards.

"Because of that experience, I made a promise to myself when I entered pharmacy school: I would not spend six years chasing academic excellence alone. I would also focus on building skills that help one excel in life.

"That decision led me into Tech, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities. Six years later, I am grateful for how that choice shaped my journey. I graduated from pharmacy school with a distinction in Social and Administrative Pharmacy."

Mercy also listed her achievements during that time:

• Becoming a fellow of The Bridge Program 2024, gaining insights into the greatness factors of emotional intelligence, consistency, and grit
• Building a meaningful experience as a product designer
• Starting a business and experiencing the ups and downs of building
• Developing a habit of reading and applying ideas from books like Atomic Habits, The Psychology of Money, Zero to One and many more.

She added:

"Reading and collecting ideas is one thing. Realising them is another. Today, I leave pharmacy school not just as a pharmacist, but with skills, perspectives and a mindset built for execution, coupled with the confidence of being equipped to win in life.

"The road was not straight, but it built the person I needed to become. On to the next chapter."

In a related story, UNILAG's best graduating student shared how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan, while another graduate staged a one-man protest over unemployment.

LASU BGS shares admission experience

Legit.ng also reported that a Lagos State University's best graduating student had opened up about her admission experience.

In an insightful interview with Legit.ng, the young lady shared her admission struggle, experience in school, and future goals.

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