I'm thrilled to announce that I've been awarded a full scholarship to pursue Computer Engineering at the @Penn! Joining the class of 2028 as a proud Quaker, this incredible opportunity comes after carefully considering breathtaking offers from #UPenn, #Duke,#Williams, and #F&M, all totaling $1.4 million over the next four years! 🎉🎉
As I reflect on this journey, I'm reminded of the challenges and triumphs that marked the past three years, starting right from @AchimotaSchool. My story, which I like to call "The Tales from Achimota School," began with a significant hurdle: a tough decision between keeping my Rastafarian dreadlocks, a symbol of my faith, and attending high school. With my father and an entire country's support, we challenged the school's rules, fighting for my right to education and freedom to express my identity."
My fight for the right to wear my Rastafarian dreadlocks to school sparked a national and global debate on individual rights and education. Through national and global media appearances, I developed my voice, advocating for equality and tolerance. After a two-month court battle, I won! Paving the way for inclusive education and inspiring others to stand against discrimination.
I owe immense gratitude to my family, especially my father, Mr. Tereo Marhguy, for his relentless support and sacrifice. To my mother, Mrs. Dorcas Fremarhguy, and my amazing sisters, Amrita Marhguy and Nikita Marhguy, thank you for being my rock and my inspiration.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Mr. Ekow Aikins, CEO of @AikinsConsult , who not only prepared me for the SAT but coached me through the college application and also opened his home to me, ensuring I had the best environment to succeed. To Mr. @fmquayson_1 YAF Ghana), you spent endless nights working with me on all aspects of my college application making sure that I was able to effectively convey my story. And to @Ohenetheshark , your mentorship and support were invaluable.
I also want to acknowledge the broader community of supporters from Child Rights International, Mr. Bright Appiah, and my tireless lawyers, Esq. James Gawuga Nkrumah, BL, LLB, BA and Esq. Francis Ontonyin, Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Darkwa to every individual and organization that stood by me. Your support, whether through media advocacy, legal counsel, or moral encouragement, has been the wind beneath my wings.
As I embark on this new chapter at @Penn, I carry with me the lessons of resilience, advocacy, and gratitude. This is just the beginning of a journey where I hope to continue making a difference, not only through my studies in engineering but also by keeping my beloved Ghana close to my heart.
#QuakerStrong #PennEngineering #Ghana #TyroneMarhguy #AikinsEducationalConsult #UPenn
Amazing news as Prince Aniewu, the young man who decided to get clean and say no to drug addiction, gets enrolled at the University of Ghana, Legon, as a mature student.
He’s on the path to achieving his dream of becoming a legal practitioner, thanks to kind benefactors.
In the spirit of gratitude, I find myself overwhelmed by the results of the collective effort we've put forth. A brief breakdown of what we've accomplished from day 1 to day 10, this gives me maximum joy. Thank you all!
#cookathonbyfaila#FAILACOOKATHON#GuinnessWorldRecord
The sacrifice of a mother! She worked as a maid in Lebanon for several years so her son could become a pilot.
Her son is the one taking her home 🎊🎊
Life is hard! May God bless parents who give their all to life better for the next generation❤️🙏
P: Doctor where’s ur wedding ring
Me: I’m actually not married ma. So what brin-
P: Have u met my daughter?
Me: Is she a patient here?
P: God forbid. She’s very ripe o You’ll like her
Me: Madam i-
P: (on phone) Ufoma, wear that your green dress and come to the hospital now now
Me
Didn't want to comment on this but I guess it triggered me. When I met my husband, I was 25, he was 27. We got married 6 months later. I was already consulting in IT, he was in his final year of college. It'll be 8 years this Saturday. We file our taxes jointly. The first couple of years, I had more income than he did. The following years, our joint income doubled with him making more than me. We've been "doubling our incomes " yearly in a friendly competition to push each other. When he makes more than me in investments, I set up couple of businesses to boost myself. It's all still a joint income and the plan is to keep setting goals together and smashing them. We don't use "I grew", "myself" when it comes to our growth. I don't know why this person felt this way in her marriage but this is not the standard.
In 1960, David Latimer planted a spiderwort sprout inside of a large glass bottle, added a quarter pint of water, and then sealed it shut. He opened the bottle 12 years later in 1972 to add some water and then sealed it for good. The self-contained ecosystem has flourished for more than 60 years. The garden is a perfectly balanced and self-sufficient ecosystem. The bacteria in the compost eat the dead plants and break down the oxygen that is released by the plants, turning it into carbon dioxide, which is needed for photosynthesis. The bottle is essentially a microcosm of Earth.