The Fiji Times

USP graduates’ hard work pays off

Twins graduate together

- By VILIMAINA NAQELEVUKI

STUDYING together has paid off for twin sisters Ashlyn and Jeshlyn Vilash who attained their Bachelor of Commerce degrees during the University of the South Pacific graduation yesterday.

The twins have been inseparabl­e since birth and Ms Ashlyn said they had always done everything together. “It’s been great studying with my sister, she’s been my best friend since forever, so whenever we do assignment­s we do it together, we’re in the same class, same tutorial and even in the same group,” she said. “She’s been very supportive and I am thankful to have taken this tertiary education journey with her by my side.”

Jeshlyn said while at university they made sure to have an holistic experience since it was a once in a lifetime opportunit­y for them. “When we entered university we found out about the programs that were available, we also went on a cultural exchange trip to Japan called JENESYS,” she said.

Ashlyn said their experience of university life had been worthwhile and all of it had paid off.

“USP has a lot of amazing opportunit­ies outside of academia such as campus life, volunteer activities, cultural exchange trips and we’ve always looked out for each other while we were studying,” she said. “Jeshlyn has supported me in so many ways and not forgetting our mum, we would like to dedicate this achievemen­t to both our parents.”

USP has a lot of amazing opportunit­ies outside of academia such as campus life, volunteer activities, cultural exchange... – Ashlyn Vilash

 ?? Picture: RAMA Picture: RAMA Picture: RAMA Picture: RAMA Picture: RAMA ?? Jordana Ganilau shares a light moment with a colleague during the USP graduation at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva yesterday. The Pasifika Voices entertain the crowd during the USP graduation at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva yesterday. Maleli Lesi Naqelevuki during the USP graduation at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva yesterday. Marie Dauna (left) with other graduates during the USP graduation at the FMF Gymnasium yesterday. Graduates during the USP graduation at the FMF Gymnasium yesterday.
Picture: RAMA Picture: RAMA Picture: RAMA Picture: RAMA Picture: RAMA Jordana Ganilau shares a light moment with a colleague during the USP graduation at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva yesterday. The Pasifika Voices entertain the crowd during the USP graduation at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva yesterday. Maleli Lesi Naqelevuki during the USP graduation at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva yesterday. Marie Dauna (left) with other graduates during the USP graduation at the FMF Gymnasium yesterday. Graduates during the USP graduation at the FMF Gymnasium yesterday.

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