Heart, hope, and hard work help immigrant beat the odds at Stark State University
AKRON, Ohio — In life, there are those moments where you feel like the cards are stacked against you and the hill to overcome challenges is just too steep to climb.
When Francis Otu decided to follow his heart and passion to help people, there were a number of things that could have easily derailed his plans to become a nurse.The father of three hadn't been in a classroom since high school, he is an immigrant from Africa, and faced a huge financial undertaking.While at times the pressure came close to breaking him, Otu found a way.For the last two years, Otu has worked two full-time jobs — one job after classes during the day, the other overnights.
"Sleeping comes after you die," said Otu."I don't sleep. My sleeping is only on the weekends. That was my cycle every day for two years.""A long, long journey for me. Painful journey," said Otu.Otu just graduated from Stark State with his Associate of Science Degree."So, after my bachelor's, I'm going back to school for my master's," said Otu.
In those moments where Otu was both physically and mentally pushed to his breaking point, he clutched the cross that's always around his neck.
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