Stephen Suriyah shared his story online about how he got his poly diploma after 15 years.
He said that he dropped out of poly 15 years ago as his family could not afford it, and went to help out his mom’s business.
10 years later, he decided to get his diploma again. While he was studying, he faced many different problems such as getting into debt, health issues, and depression.
In spite of all that, he pulled through and successfully graduated from poly and got his certificate.
He stressed that this certificate is not for getting a job, but rather for knowledge and self-satisfaction.
HERE IS HIS STORY…
“I just had to. 15 years ago, I dropped out of poly. Back then we were poor. My family couldn’t afford the $1200++ per semester. Not enough for daily transport and meal allowance. Hence I quitted. Join the business to help my mum. Down the road, I just had this unsettled duty I thought I should finish. Enrolled myself 5 years ago. Yes you saw it right. It took me five years to finish this. In these 5 years, I had 2 business failures.Incurred a debt of $200k++. Went into depression. Health was not in favour. Diagnosed with severe tuberculosis. One after one that I almost gave up. I had my wife, back then still girlfriend, waiting for me to get married. So much of struggle. Eventually got married. Brought the business back up. Slowly paid off outstanding debt. And today, I just recieved this certificate.
Phew… what a journey it has been!!! Many asked me why was I even wasting time studying since I’m a already a “towkay”. This cert is not going to land me a job. Its for knowledge and self satisfaction. Those struggling right now, just remember this. “Never say Die!!” I thank God for what he has done and is doing. To God be the Glory!!”
Source: IG @sgfollowsall