Vatulele woman graduates with education degree, inspired by mother

A Vatulele woman says she is proud to have fulfilled a dream her mother was unable to achieve.

Sereana Tuigaloa, 21, of Vatulele, Ekubu, Nadroga graduated yesterday with a Bachelor Education (Primary) yesterday from the Fiji National University.

She said her mother, a kindergarten teacher, inspired her to continue her studies and pursue higher education.

Ms Tuigaloa admitted the journey was not easy, particularly in managing her time and adjusting to university demands.

“I thought it was going to be easy, but things became hard. I’m glad I made it through,” she said.

She encouraged students facing challenges in their studies to remain determined.

“Keep on going no matter how hard it is. It will be worth it in the end,” she said.

Ms Tuigaloa is the fourth eldest of seven siblings and the second graduate in her family.