A 19-year-old student from Chitungwiza has achieved 14 points at Advanced Level after studying for just nine months. He had to fast-track his lessons to help reduce the cost of school fees for his parents.
Nigel Kashangura, the youngest of five children, is the top student at his school. He earned As in History, Family and Religious Studies, and a B in Sociology. Said Kashangura:
“My parents had to do piece jobs for my fees. Last year, I figured out that my parents would not be able to fund my tertiary education due to a lack of resources, and this propelled me to fast-track my A-levels.
“The situations at home propelled me to sit for exams in less than a year, and I also wanted to act as a role model to other students that, despite being in the schools which are looked down upon, success can also be achieved with dedication.
“I have always had a drive to achieve more, and I aspire to be a role model for other youths facing challenges.
“I attended Dungwiza Primary School, where I was the head boy, and later completed my O-level studies at Zengeza High 1 School, excelling beyond my peers.
“I then pursued my A-level education at Zengeza 2 High School, a school often underestimated in Chitungwiza…
“I wrote my A levels in just nine months, achieving 14 points and becoming the school’s best student.”
Kashangura said he was inspired by people like Maud Chifamba, who was accepted to the University of Zimbabwe to study accounting at just 14 years old.
He added that he is determined to earn a first-class law degree from a prestigious university, such as Harvard or the University of London. Said Kashangura:
“My goal was to secure a presidential scholarship, enabling me to pursue tertiary education despite financial constraints.
“I am inspired by achievers like Maud Chifamba and Mike Lungu, who also completed A levels in record time.
“I am also interested in real estate, motivated by Kenneth Sharpe and Robert Kiosaki.”
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