Monday, June 8, 2015

Student Spotlight : Enow Ayuk

Enow Ayuk
Enow came to Savannah State University to pursue his goal of becoming a neurosurgeon.

Enow's grandfather - his inspiration - was an enthusiastic advocate of Enow's studies. He began showing signs of Alzheimer's, and after he passed in 2013, Enow was faced with an unsure academic future.

Before coming to Savannah State, Enow sat out for two semesters, unable to raise enough in financial aid to return to school.

In those months, he rededicated himself to his passion for science and decided he would work towards finding a cure for Alzheimer's once he returned to school.

Aware of the challenges ahead, he studied during the summer to be sure he was ready for fall. Enow became a Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participations (PSLSAMP) scholar and accepted Hope, research, and presidential scholarships.

It wasn't easy at first, but he realized that the opportunities are endless here at SSU.

This summer, Enow will study antibiotic-resistant bacteria through a research program at Alabama State.

And he knows that with determination and drive, anything is possible.