It was a memorable day for Hussain Said when he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Malay Language and Linguistics. The 25-year-old who is wheelchair-bound had always dreamt of furthering his studies like his older siblings.
Although his disability presented some challenges, he was determined to make his dreams a reality!
Growing up, Hussain was often teased by his classmates for his disability. The Universiti Putra Malaysia graduate recalls an incident in school – “My friends used to imitate the way I walked when I was in primary school. At first, it affected my emotions, but bit by bit, I got desensitized to it and just focused on my dreams of furthering my studies,” as reported by Harian Metro.
Hussain collected his scroll on stage during UPM’s 43rd Convocation Ceremony.
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Looks like Hussain definitely got the last laugh as his hard work finally paid off!
The 25-year-old graduate also expressed gratitude to those responsible for his success – his parents!
“There were times when I almost gave up but my parents would remind me of what I had achieved and that I should not let my efforts go to waste,” he said.
Hussain with his proud family on his graduation day.
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Currently pursuing his Master’s degree, Hussain hopes to become a lecturer and inspire other people with disabilities to achieve their dreams.
Congratulations, Hussain! Your inspiring story teaches us that hard work and a positive attitude paves the way for success.
*Featured image sourced from Harian Metro
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