The resilient Rastafarian student who garnered national attention after being denied admission by Achimota School in 2021 due to his dreadlocks, Tyrone Iras Marhguy, emerged triumphant in the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
As he contemplates his future academic endeavors, Marhguy is setting his sights on pursuing studies in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
In an exclusive interview with Citi TV, Marhguy outlined his preferences, stating, “In Ghana, it’s Ashesi, Academic City, and in terms of courses, it will be Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. I am also exploring opportunities at prestigious international institutions such as Columbia, Harvard, MIT, and Cornell.”
Reflecting on the social challenges he encountered amid the admission controversy, Marhguy shared insights into his personal growth. The initial hurdles led to a transformation from an extroverted individual to a more introspective one.
Despite the initial difficulties, he found acceptance within the Achimota community for who he truly is.
“Within the school, one thing I couldn’t do was go to the dining hall. I grew into the Achimota community because we see you, and yes, we acknowledge, unlike initially when I was labeled as ‘the Rasta guy.’ I am not an introvert,” he affirmed, highlighting the evolving dynamics of his social integration.