BDF Captain Graduates from Guyana University 

Belize Defence Force (BDF) Captain Marion Hernandez successfully completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery, College of Medical Sciences degree at the University of Guyana. Hernandez described his academic journey as a “rollercoaster.” He found it fascinating to compete alongside his comrades while embracing the culture of the country and building friendships through leadership within both his cohort and the broader school community.

“The journey has been somewhat of a rollercoaster. It was quite interesting competing with my comrades, embracing the culture of the country, and building friendships through leadership with my colleagues and the wider school community. I’ve not limited myself to being solely an academic but have also pursued leadership opportunities to fully integrate into the entire university experience. I’ve been looking forward to graduation for the past five years. It’s a feeling that I’m not sure I have the right words to describe, but I’m definitely happy about this achievement.”

Back in June, Hernandez was honoured with the Best International Student award when the institution’s prestigious College of Medical Sciences hosted its annual awards and prize-giving exercise to recognise its top achievers.