Lady Graduates With A PhD, Says No One In Her Family Has Ever Gotten One Before

A young lady named
Obianuju Okafor has just graduated with a Ph.D in Computer Science.
Says no one in her family has ever gotten one before.

She went further to share the reason why she studied for a PHD.

Read her post below as shared on LinkedIn.

Two months ago I graduated with a Ph.D in Computer Science. Choosing to get a Ph.D was me going against the grain. No one in my family has ever gotten one before.

Here are some of the reasons I chose to get a Ph.D:

  1. I did it to increase representation for young girls of color. I want them to see me and know they can do it too! As the saying goes “You cannot be what you cannot see”
  2. I did it to give myself more career options and to open doors for myself and the future generations of my family.
  3. I did it because I wanted to use my skills and knowledge to make a difference in the world. My dissertation which involved creating an accessible programming environment for people with motor impairment reflects this.
  4. I did it because I love to learn.
  5. Lastly, I did it because of my dad. Ever since I was little, he has encouraged and nudged me to pursue a Ph.D. If not for his unwavering support, I may not have gone through with it. He would have gotten a Ph.D. too, but he never found the time to go back to school.

If you have a Ph.D., why did you decide to get one? If you are thinking of getting one, what are the reasons why?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Source:Obianuju Okafor|LinkedIn

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