Perseverance is a powerful force that can help humans achieve their dreams, even during difficult challenges. It is usually the driving force behind many success stories and separates those who achieve their dreams from those who fall short. That is the story of Stephen Nhyiraba Gyesi, a young man who refused to let his circumstances define him. The teaching and research assistant at the University of Ghana graduated in 2022 from the University of Ghana with First Class honours in information studies and the study of religions with a remarkable GPA of 3.81/4.0! In a post shared on his LinkedIn page on Sunday, August 25, 2024, he shared how his journey to pursue tertiary education was fraught with challenges.