LISTEN: Blind UKZN student defies odds, graduates cum laude
A blind student from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, who graduated cum laude with 14 distinctions, says while the past few years have been exciting, her academic journey has been anything but easy.
Azraa Ebrahim earned her Bachelor of Social Science degree this week.
The graduate, who majored in Religion Studies and Industrial Psychology, says she began her studies during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Azraa says she had to learn to adapt to classes online and in-person lectures.
" In-person was a bit more difficult because I had to navigate universities, memorise all the different routes and different lecture venues, but I enjoyed in-person more 'cause it felt more real.
"I was actually going to university and experiencing the difficulties of lectures and exams, and I found that I was more motivated and I did a lot better academically when I was in person versus online."
Azraa says she's grateful to her family, friends and the varsity for their support.
" I would say it was difficult, but I am incredibly grateful to the university's disability unit. Been helping me to make sure that I transitioned well and I didn't face any difficulties.
"But at the same time, because I had previously attended a mainstream primary school, I was familiar with being in classrooms where no one else had disabilities."
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