Tuvici: Anything is possible

ANTONIO Tuvici has been wheelchair bound for most of his life but that did not deter him from attaining his Bachelor of Commerce.

Mr Tuvici was among the 595 students who graduated from the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Faculty of Business and Economics held at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva yesterday.

He said although the journey for him to attain his degree was difficult, he did not give up.

“One of the greatest challenges is my disability, I cannot walk and I am on a wheelchair so it’s difficult to get around,” he said.

“You need to keep chasing your dreams and work hard, anything is possible.”

He acknowledges the support of his parents, USP’s Disability Resource Centre and his friends.

Vice-chancellor and president of USP Prof Pal Ahluwalia said this year’s September graduation had one of the highest number of graduates for the university.

“This graduation will see 1735 graduates receive their certificates, diplomas and degrees, one of the highest so far for USP, therefore the graduation is being held over two days and in three sessions — reflecting a consistent and significant increase in the number of graduates over the years,” he said.

You need to keep chasing your dreams and work hard, anything is possible – Antonio Tuvici

Picture: RAMA Picture: RAMA A graduate during the USP graduation ceremony at the FMF Gymnasium yesterday. Antonio Tuvici with his Bachelor of Commerce degree certificate during the USP graduation ceremony at the FMF Gymnasium yesterday.

Picture: RAMA Graduate Jordana Ganilau, a Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management degree recipient, during the USP graduation ceremony at the FMF Gymnasium yesterday.