Jacob Seboko is the oldest first-year student in the history of North-West University (formerly Potchefstroom University). He’s fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a professional teacher by attending the university’s Vaal Triangle Campus.
This octogenarian isn’t letting his advanced age slow him down or stop him from fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a professional teacher."I’ve been so lonely since my wife, Wilhelmina, passed away 10 years ago," says Seboko, who lives in Sebokeng, Vanderbiljpark.Seboko is completing subjects in order to gain his postgraduate certificate in education . He takes some of these subjects – including marketing management and psychology – on a first-year level.
"Education changes everything – no one can take it away from you. I wholeheartedly believe education can improve your life on various levels. It gives you a future, something to be proud of. Most of all, it commands respect.""My classmates respect me and make me feel welcome. There’s a huge age difference – I’m turning 80 this year. But we’re learning from each other. Being a first-year student in 2019 is a new experience for all of us.
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