Juliet Ibrahim, a renowned Ghanaian actress and filmmaker, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning her first degree at 39. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Communications from Berkeley College in the United States.
She put her education on hold after high school to support her siblings. She became famous at 19 and had a thriving career, but she never gave up on her dream of pursuing higher education.
With the encouragement of her friend, Busie Matsiko-Andan, Juliet enrolled as an online adult learner at Berkeley College. Despite the challenges of juggling her career, motherhood, and studies, she persevered and successfully completed her degree.
On her Instagram handle, she expressing gratitude to her supporters, saying she is now looking forward to celebrating her achievement at her upcoming graduation ceremony.
“As the first daughter in my family, many years ago right after high school I chose to work and wait and put higher education on hold to support my siblings to ensure they all go to school and become successful in their respective careers.
“I became famous at the age of 19 right after high school and extremely busy with my career and didn’t think I had time to go back to school and earn a degree ever until 4 years ago when I met my friend @busiematsikoandan who encouraged me to follow my dream and reminded me that it’s never too late.
“@berkeleycollege welcomed me with open arms, and made me feel safe, and included me as an online adult student, and for the first time after years of hard work, sacrifice, and resilience, I’m proud to share that I’ve officially earned my first-ever degree-a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Communications from Berkeley College! @berkeleycollege
“As an adult student, mother, and full-time creative, this journey was far from easy but I stayed committed. I can’t wait to Walk across that graduation stage, definitely a moment I’ll never forget. You can read the full story in @atoasttolifebook. To every woman chasing her goals despite the odds, this is your reminder: it’s never too late!
“Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way. We did it!”. She concluded.