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US- based Guyanese top achiever embarks on academic journey at Harvard University
Promising to take full advantage of the opportunities she has been given, US- based Guyanese academic achiever, Kelly Hyles has officially commenced her studies at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Earlier this year, Kelly a resident of Queens, New York, got accepted into 21 top universities from across the United States. She was 17 at the time.
The straight A’ student is originally from Vryheid Lust, East Coast Demerara. She made headlines in the US earlier this year for being an outstanding academic performer at one of New York’s nine specialized high schools, located in Harlem.
The care- free, fun-loving teenager had the internet buzzing for weeks after her amazing feat. She was featured on a number of popular news channels and television shows in the US, including CNN Today, People Magazine, Daily Mail, the Steve Harvey Show, PIX11 News and the Today Show.
Harvard, Princeton, Pennsylvania and Yale Universities were among the eight Ivy League Schools that had been competing for the teen to join their teams.
However, she has chosen to be a member of Harvard’s Class of 2020. She is expected to graduate about the same time as Malia Obama, daughter of US President, Barack Obama, who also elected to go to Harvard.
Kelly had expressed interest in pursuing studies in Biochemistry and Neuroscience and take classes related to Political Science and Race Relations while at Harvard University.
US- based Guyanese academic achiever, Kelly Hyles
“As of right now, I would like to become a Neurosurgeon and hope to continue to inspire others to reach their full potential, whether it is through mentorships or tutoring,” she said in a previous interview with Kaieteur News
Last week, the U.S based Guyanese top achiever attended the Class of 2020’s Convocation, which was her official welcome to Harvard University. She promised to work hard to make her family, school and homeland proud.
“I am excited and extremely grateful for the opportunity to pursue my dreams at such an amazing school;I trust that God will continue to cover me, and I am ready to take Harvard by storm,” she said.
As she embarks on her journey, Kelly who is also a believer in faith posted pictures on her Facebook timeline. She requested that her followers continue to keep her in their prayers as she seeks to fulfill her lifelong dream.
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