UG Class of 2026: Hinterland, riverine students overcome challenges to earn degrees

For students living in remote communities, pursuing a university education can involve challenges that extend beyond lectures, assignments and examinations. Unreliable internet connections, transportation costs, and the difficulty of accessing accommodation can make the journey particularly demanding.

For several graduates in the University of Guyana (UG)’s Class of 2026, those circumstances did not prevent them from completing their studies. Coming from communities in Regions Nine, Six and Two, they are preparing to graduate after navigating obstacles associated with distance, limited resources and personal responsibilities.

Among them is 32-year-old Teesha Ellis of Toka, a small community in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), who will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the Faculty of Education and Humanities.