Congratulations as you serve your nation or about to serve Nigeria. The followings are the best advice I can give :

(1) If you have your way in choosing where to serve, pls don't go far from your state (You would be able to spend less so as to save).

(2) Involve yourself in camp activities and Group CDS (Learn how to march, lead parade, etc. I didn't realize while I was in camp that I would later be made my Local Government parade commandant during the Legion's day remembrance of the fallen hero and the welcoming of the New DG of NYSC to Oyo state Permanent Orientation camp commissioning).

(3) Get connected to people that would change your life (You will meet a lot of characters in just 1year of your service, mingle with the best, you will surely need them someday).

(4) Be loyal to the people you will meet at your PPA, from the messanger to the Head of your PPA (they can recommend you to someone that knows someone that can be of help to you. It may not even be during your service year but later in future).

(5) Learn to save atleast N9,800 from your alawi, keep it with an outsider that you trust, not with yourself because you would be tempted to touch (I joined my mum's money savings group during my time and I realized N165,000 after my service year. You will need your savings few months after service when others are grumbling).

(6) Think out of the box and come out with a personal community development project that would make you stand out (It's always good to contribute one's quota to the development of wherever you find yourself, it can fetch you a Commendation letter, Chairman's award, State Governor's award and National award, even God's award. Though the reward may seem slow but I'm sure someday my file shall be treated. My State award is really paving ways for me till today and my project have also been nominated for National award. Though to some, it may not be an achievement but to me, I'm proud of myself because it's not easy but it worth it).

(7) Put all your trust in God ("Behold, I have set before you an open door that no man can close" -Revelations 3:.

I wish you all the best in your endeavors and when you get to your paradise, Remember me!

AdekunleIG:
Congratulations as you serve your nation or about to serve Nigeria. The followings are the best advice I can give :

(1) If you have your way in choosing where to serve, pls don't go far from your state (You would be able to spend less so as to save).

(2) Involve yourself in camp activities and Group CDS (Learn how to march, lead parade, etc. I didn't realize while I was in camp that I would later be made my Local Government parade commandant during the Legion's day remembrance of the fallen hero and the welcoming of the New DG of NYSC to Oyo state Permanent Orientation camp commissioning).

(3) Get connected to people that would change your life (You will meet a lot of characters in just 1year of your service, mingle with the best, you will surely need them someday).

(4) Be loyal to the people you will meet at your PPA, from the messanger to the Head of your PPA (they can recommend you to someone that knows someone that can be of help to you. It may not even be during your service year but later in future).

(5) Learn to save atleast N9,800 from your alawi, keep it with an outsider that you trust, not with yourself because you would be tempted to touch (I joined my mum's money savings group during my time and I realized N165,000 after my service year. You will need your savings few months after service when others are grumbling).

(6) Think out of the box and come out with a personal community development project that would make you stand out (It's always good to contribute one's quota to the development of wherever you find yourself, it can fetch you a Commendation letter, Chairman's award, State Governor's award and National award, even God's award. Though the reward may seem slow but I'm sure someday my file shall be treated. My State award is really paving ways for me till today and my project have also been nominated for National award. Though to some, it may not be an achievement but to me, I'm proud of myself because it's not easy but it worth it).

(7) Put all your trust in God ("Behold, I have set before you an open door that no man can close" -Revelations 3:.

I wish you all the best in your endeavors and when you get to your paradise, Remember me!

So on point

Nice one OP

Another advice in camp: ZIP UP!

BTW! Dis topic is gud enough to make frontpage.

Well said! Thanks.

Another advice: have a plan B just incase you don't get a job after your service year

yuncka:
Nice one OP

Another advice in camp: ZIP UP!

BTW! Dis topic is gud enough to make frontpage.

Sure it will motivate someone out there

computerboy:
Another advice: have a plan B just incase you don't get a job after your service year

Yes! That goes with point number 5

Sooo on point! I lk d saving part sha. Sooo on point! I lk d saving part sha.

Guys, thanks for the tip. Una too much........


Make this youth service quick start now. Just dey hold me, I no fit work. Just have series of long days countdown.......

Hormorthorshor:
Guys, thanks for the tip. Una too much........


Make this youth service quick start now. Just dey hold me, I no fit work. Just have series of long days countdown.......

You are welcome... That's the spirit
In the next 2months, You will start missing d orientation camp

@op nice one

GodBless You OP...Noted

Titiluvly:
GodBless You OP...Noted

Amen. Thanks

AdekunleIG:



Amen. Thanks

please,did you get my email?

Titiluvly:
please,did you get my email?

Yes, I've responded

U sound like a bright young man. keep it up. Selflessness is one of the keys to life satisfaction.

bloglover:
U sound like a bright young man. keep it up. Selflessness is one of the keys to life satisfaction.

Thanks for the compliment and contribution...
I just wish someone out there is inspired and motivated!

Nice one op.
In addition, while serving your fatherland, remember that service year only last for one Year.
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1. Dont forget those you left at home as a monthly good wishes sms can open your ways to your dream job, needed recommendation.
2. To say some lecturers are bad is an understatement but dont allow the bitterness you have against them during your undergraduate days to deny you of the needed reference letter that might help you in securing your post graduate admission after service.
3. Please make sure you embark on what I call "sacrifice by denial" by saving well for life after service. The alert will one day stop and you will be left alone with the reality. I heard of some corpers had to borrow money to go back home after service because their last allawee want even enough to pay the debt they owe.
4. Never put all your fishes in one basket. The urge to return home after a successful service year will be there but think very well about WHAT YOU ARE GOING HOME TO DO? If offered employment where you served, you can accept the offer pending the time better things will come. Remember, the pay might be little but it will be better than staying idle at home. I should forget that the year of experience is counting on the job too.
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5. Try to build good relationship with those around you. Forget the " he/ she is not up to my level/ class thingy" because you never can tell where you might need their help in the future.
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6. Time and tides wait for no man, acquiring basic skills, ( weaving, beads and cocraft making, IT, careting, tailoring, barbing etc ) instead of unnecessary chit chat with the leisure time wont be a bad idea.
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7. This is the most important one.
Nobody knows the YOU in YOU more than yourself, you might need to device your own winning ways as these advice of mine is not water-tight.
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Wishing you the best you wish yourself if your take the necessary steps. Shalom!

yokiti:
Nice one op.
In addition, while serving your fatherland, remember that service year only last for one Year.
.
1. Dont forget those you left at home as a monthly good wishes sms can open your ways to your dream job, needed recommendation.
2. To say some lecturers are bad is an understatement but dont allow the bitterness you have against them during your undergraduate days to deny you of the needed reference letter that might help you in securing your post graduate admission after service.
3. Please make sure you embark on what I call "sacrifice by denial" by saving well for life after service. The alert will one day stop and you will be left alone with the reality. I heard of some corpers had to borrow money to go back home after service because their last allawee want even enough to pay the debt they owe.
4. Never put all your fishes in one basket. The urge to return home after a successful service year will be there but think very well about WHAT YOU ARE GOING HOME TO DO? If offered employment where you served, you can accept the offer pending the time better things will come. Remember, the pay might be little but it will be better than staying idle at home. I should forget that the year of experience is counting on the job too.
.
5. Try to build good relationship with those around you. Forget the " he/ she is not up to my level/ class thingy" because you never can tell where you might need their help in the future.
.
6. Time and tides wait for no man, acquiring basic skills, ( weaving, beads and cocraft making, IT, careting, tailoring, barbing etc ) instead of unnecessary chit chat with the leisure time wont be a bad idea.
.
7. This is the most important one.
Nobody knows the YOU in YOU more than yourself, you might need to device your own winning ways as these advice of mine is not water-tight.
.
Wishing you the best you wish yourself if your take the necessary steps. Shalom!

Great contribution... That's kind of you!

Thanks for the advice.

PrettyPhine:
Thanks for the advice.

You welcome

Welldone i like the way you hit the nails at the head. I also like the savings part of which i'm already guilty of.

jesutekome:
Welldone i like the way you hit the nails at the head. I also like the savings part of which i'm already guilty of.

Calling a Spade a Spade and not just a working tool is good sometimes and the fact still remains that all hope is not lost.


You can still start from somewhere, even with your last 2 alawis!