Visually impaired student Michelle Nel received her master's degree in music - graduating cum laude - from Stellenbosch University.
Luna the black labrador took a back seat on Thursday at her owner's graduation ceremony to make way for her predecessor, a black labrador called Donna.
Visually impaired student Michelle Nel received her master's degree in music - graduating cum laude - from Stellenbosch University, and Donna was her guide dog during her studies.Donna, 11, retired in November and is now living with Nel's parents in Helderberg so Luna will help guide Nel to her PhD in psychology for which she is currently enrolled at Maties.
"I am opposed to the stigmas attached to blind people. I believe that nothing should stand in your way to achieve what you want, not even your disability … everything is achievable."
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