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“While growing up I had more challenges than victories, but the victories are more sweet.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

These are the words of Andile Mkonto, 22, of the impoverished Soweto-on-Sea who will be heading to our UK campus this week to pursue a Bachelors of International Business Administration.<\/p>\n

Mkonto, who co-owns Get Active Construction and Projects, which recently received a tender to build 150 houses in Witbank, recounts his story of dropping out of school at the age of 13.<\/p>\n

In 2009, Mkonto was sent to the African Leadership Academy where he matriculated.<\/p>\n

“I am one of the fortunate ones that had opportunities opened for them. This is a huge opportunity for me. Not everyone from where I am goes to school.<\/p>\n

“Without the support from my community and my granny I would not have made it. I am proud of my achievements and where I am from,” Mkonto said.<\/p>\n

He will be doing a four-year course at Hult’s London campus. To read more about Mkonto’s experience, read the full article published by Mkhululi Ndamase in the Sowetan Live here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Make the most of what your career has to offer with a Masters in International Business<\/a> from Hult. To learn more, take a look at our blog My Hult journey: Reflections from an MBA grad<\/a>, or give your employability a huge boost with an MBA in international business<\/a>. Download a brochure or get in touch today to find out how Hult can help you to explore everything about the business world, the future, and yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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