Kutlwano Raborife`s Path to Success Through Further Education

Kutlwano has always had a vision of her life being one of achievement and significance. Gaining a formal tertiary qualification was a step she took with faith that this would refine her and contribute greatly to her aspiration to be a strong leader within her industry.

Kutlwano’s list of what she hoped to achieve with her BBA is extensive and inspiring. “To have a formal qualification, to broaden my horizon, to position myself as an attractive candidate in the workplace with both the experience and education, to be the first one in my family to reach such an educational milestone.”

The support and structure provided by the Milpark team during Kutlwano’s pursuit of further education pushed her to not only finish her degree but complete it with Distinction. Regular check-ins by staff helped her feel safe and seen during her studies, as it personalised her learning environment and encouraged her.

“I really appreciated the continuous support. The weekly assignments and tests were a continuous reminder of why I started and provided no opportunity for procrastination. Any missed assignment or test would be a step back.”

While she battled with network issues at times due to travelling to remote areas, which is part of her job, she always had a backup plan to ensure she completed all assignments and tests on time, every time.

“The way the programme is designed, focusing on one module at a time, enables students to excel.”

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Milpark was the ideal environment for Kutlwano to cultivate a healthy work-life-study balance. She also emphasises the importance of support from her family, employer and herself – in the form of self-discipline.

Weekends were strictly managed for Kutlwano to make time for her studies as well as her family. This is an exemplary example of what Milpark strives for, which is authentic leadership development. She remained focused on her long-term goals, even if it meant the short-term sacrifice of other important aspects of her life.

Kutlwano carries a sense of certainty about her when she speaks about what’s to come. She acknowledges that this would be impossible if not for her journey with Milpark and her pursuit of further education.

“I graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with Distinction. I achieved my dream. I believe this has made me attractive in the marketplace. It has given me a competitive advantage. My siblings look up to me and I inspire my children.”

A natural-born leader, she is on a path to hopefully take on a leadership role in her current company. Kutlwano’s experience with further education at Milpark has proven to exponentially effective in her current role and she looks forward to other ways it will benefit her in the future.

Having been bit by the bug to study further, she would also like to pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and an MBA. “Milpark is the first institution that comes to mind. There is no stopping now; not when I have this momentum.”

Kutlwano is an ambassador for the saying, “It is never too late to get started”. However, she does encourage those who can chase their dreams of further education as soon as possible.

“Start as early as you can with pursuing your dream. Pursue your further education aspirations in your youth. It is harder to study when you are older but the results are worth it.”

Kutlwano Raborife made the life-changing decision to pursue a Bachelor’s degree well into her career. Here are her tips for those considering doing the same:

1. Self-discipline is incredibly important, especially if you are juggling multiple things at once.
2. Cultivate and reach out to strong support systems in your life.
3. Start as early as you can, although it is never too late!

Kutlwano Raborife’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and life-changing impact of further education. Her journey shows us that it is never too late to acheive your dreams  and advance your career.

If you’re ready to take the next step and unlock new opportunities, Milpark Education is here to help. Find out more about our Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting here or apply now to join one of Milpark's programmes and start shaping your own path to success.