Rayyan Ebrahim, a 19-year-old South African, has been named the country's top learner. His achievement is a testament to his consistent hard work, balanced lifestyle, and inspiration from his family and faith. Rayyan shares his journey, study habits, and aspirations for the future.
Rayyan Ebrahim with his top learner award. Picture: SuppliedMeet Rayyan Ebrahim, a young South African who is nothing short of a trailblazer.
“I always thought they are so cool when I watched they study with their books and markers. I wanted to be like them,” Rayyan said. “Both my parents are former teachers who met at Grassy Park High during apartheid. They taught me how to figure things out, guiding me without giving me the answers outright.But, Rayyan’s path was not without its hurdles.“I had to navigate through losing her, we were close. She would’ve been so proud,” he reflected.
“Choosing between business and science wasn’t easy, that's why I decided on Data Science because it's a perfect blend between the two fields.” Rayyan also shared his secret to achieving good results: “I realized it’s about consistency. Focus on living a balanced life, and that’s when you’re at your best.
For her, seeing Rayyan walk across the national stage as the top Learner, was a very emotional moment for her.
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