Blind NMU students beat the odds | Sesona_Ngqaks
Obstacles experienced during his undergraduate studies did not deter Mount Frere-born blind student Avukile Jeke.
He had planned to fulfil his lifelong dream of teaching and exposing his pupils, particularly those who were disabled, to the array of opportunities that led him to greater heights."The journey was so difficult in my undergraduate university experience, I decided to quit and look for an alternative path to follow," he said."I did some introspection and realised that this was a sign. I needed to pursue my studies and get yet another qualification," said Jeke.
Jeke is now pursuing his master's with the aim of ultimately crossing the stage in a red gown as Dr Avukile Jeke. "As time went by, however, I realised that I should never expect to be granted special attention, as everyone knows that there are lots of students in different lecture modules," he said.
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