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Nigerian woman closes business to study nursing in Germany

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At 36, Nigerian Ruby Edet closed her real estate marketing company after more than 15 years in business to begin nursing studies in Germany. With a university degree and two master’s degrees, she describes the career change as a deliberate fresh start, according to Tuko.

Ruby Edet, a 36-year-old Nigerian woman, has closed her real estate marketing company in Nigeria to begin nursing studies in Germany, Tuko reports.

The career change comes after she earned a bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees and gained more than 15 years of professional experience. Ruby Edet explained her decision in a personal video posted online, addressing people considering a fresh start, according to Tuko.

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