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Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 11:02am On Oct 14, 2014
I know you might be gobsmacked at first when viewing the topic of this thread but don't get me wrong,education has it's importance in our daily lives.

What baffles me is why some people makes it a do or die affair.I've heard stories of students committing suicide because they failled waec or jamb.sincerely,it's not worth it.

All we humans are chasing is success,for the fact that you're educated or brilliant doesn't mean you'll be successful,though it might increase your chance.

My physics teacher who had a strong 2.1 in elect/elect is still teaching till today.the common sentence among those who failed either waec or jamb is "it's a shame for me to sit down at home for a whole year while my friend has gained admission",but they've forgotten that Aliko Dangote was a college of education drop out.

Everybody in life cannot make it through education,that's why in my opinion "NOBODY IS A DULLARD" i.e he might be dull educationally but be good in areas of sport or craftmanship.Kelechi Iheanacho is not a university graduate but richer than almost all the graduates of NL.

Never look down on yourself if people call you a dullard,your friend that's a graduate might need your financial help in future,don't be depressed because you failled jamb,GOD will still make a way.


Thanks.

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Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by MaleoPearls(m): 11:07am On Oct 14, 2014
This na front page thing oooo.
Believe bro, you've just saved so many lives
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 11:14am On Oct 14, 2014
MaleoPearls:
This na front page thing oooo.
Believe bro, you've just saved so many lives
thanks bro
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by Lumyboi(m): 11:20am On Oct 14, 2014
So Wots ur point? u sure do nt understand wot education means. It does nt always v to b d formal type. Consider education in form of knowledge man.
Odewise u can try ignorance n c wot it feels lik
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by politricks: 11:26am On Oct 14, 2014
One thing u must understand is that most of those people that are successful without formal education has special gift or are from successful homes .But those that doesnt have to rely on formal education to increase their chances of survival.
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 11:30am On Oct 14, 2014
politricks:
One thing u must understand is that most of those people that are successful without formal education has special gift or are from successful homes .But those that doesnt have to rely on formal education to increase their chances of survival.
what is the difference of what you've just said and my post?
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 11:30am On Oct 14, 2014
Lumyboi:
So Wots ur point? u sure do nt understand wot education means. It does nt always v to b d formal type. Consider education in form of knowledge man.
Odewise u can try ignorance n c wot it feels lik
here,i'm talking of formal education
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by politricks: 11:34am On Oct 14, 2014
mesoade:
what is the difference of what you've just said and my post?
The difference is that most of those you see taking education as a do or die affair probably dont hav any special talent or something to fall back on hence their determination.
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 11:40am On Oct 14, 2014
politricks:
The difference is that most of those you see taking education as a do or die affair probably dont hav any special talent or something to fall back on hence their determination.
no bro,there's no way a human will be,without having another special trait aside education unless he/she haven't discovered what's embedded in he/she
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by politricks: 11:47am On Oct 14, 2014
mesoade:
no bro,there's no way a human will be,without having another special trait aside education unless he/she haven't discovered what's embedded in he/she
I really want to believe that trust me.
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by Nobody: 12:07pm On Oct 14, 2014
+sigh+
Mesoade and academic stuffs
pfft... Next pleα̇se!!!
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 12:10pm On Oct 14, 2014
kulkatty:
+sigh+
Mesoade and academic stuffs
pfft... Next pleα̇se!!!
why must you always "sigh" before commenting?
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 12:11pm On Oct 14, 2014
Richiez, fynestboi, olawalebabs do the needful na
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by Nobody: 12:16pm On Oct 14, 2014
mesoade:
why must you always "sigh" before commenting?

I have a mentor here. And the person uses sigh before commenting embarassed
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by MaleoPearls(m): 12:16pm On Oct 14, 2014
mesoade:
thanks bro
You're welcome
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by olawalebabs(m): 12:18pm On Oct 14, 2014
mesoade:
Richiez, fynestboi, olawalebabs do the needful na
We are not responsible for placing a topic on front page, we can only advice the authority concern.
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by Nobody: 12:21pm On Oct 14, 2014
OP is damn right, Spot on.

I keep telling people they should accept any course given to them after attempting jamb two or three times, but they won't listen and still be chasing their so-called dream course in the name of, it doesn't matter how far, but how well and the patient dog eat the fattest bone. Keep waiting for the fattest bone before it dawn on you.

They think going to University determines how posh their will become.

Sometimes, I keep pondering how the so-called course translate to how-well when it doesn't guarantee success. Success isn't determined by your educational certificate but how well you practise it and yield something outstanding.

You might have educational prowess but fumble in the aspect of putting into practise when people you tag as dummy is excelling more than you. Like Op said, no one is dummy.

Our educational system is messed up, that it only depends on teaching without practicing it in a laboratory.

I think education is over-rated. I have my motive for going to University which I think most Nigerian student lack.

I'm attending University to;
- Sharpen and broaden my level of literacy i.e when white collar job ain't available, I'll make end meet from other source(s).
- Make me area/street smart.
- Meet people from all walk of life and socialise educationally/academically to be able to make it at the top.


I have come to notice, Success is mostly not attained by the geek/nerd who read to pass exam brilliantly, but those who read to explore.

embarassed
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 12:22pm On Oct 14, 2014
olawalebabs:
We are not responsible for placing a topic on front page, we can only advice the authority concern.
ok
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 12:23pm On Oct 14, 2014
kulkatty:


I have a mentor here. And the person uses sigh before commenting embarassed
swagalord18?
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by Nobody: 1:17pm On Oct 14, 2014
There are no dull students or people,there are only dull classrooms.

An educated mechanic's shop is differently packaged and the kind of customers they have is sophisticated.

Everyone needs formal education.
If you say or think that formal education is over hyped,over rated or expensive,
try Ignorance...

When your grand pikin mate correct your English 2 times,you go begin sing "I wish"
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by Nobody: 1:26pm On Oct 14, 2014
Odilafta:
If you say or think that formal education is over hyped,over rated or expensive,
try Ignorance...

When your grand pikin mate correct your English 2 times,you go begin sing "I wish"

Your thinking is flawed. tongue

OP is emphasizing on University education.

PS- Not all graduates/undergraduate can even speak english sef. smiley
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by Nobody: 1:29pm On Oct 14, 2014
FrancisTony:


Your thinking is flawed. tongue

OP is emphasizing on University education.

PS- Not all graduates/undergraduate can even speak english sef. smiley
Re read my post.
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by macof(m): 1:32pm On Oct 14, 2014
It's beautiful as many people are beginning to see this

Going to school, having the best grades doesn't guarantee anything for you in future
It's more about your personality, about hardwork and intelligence - you get none of these from university, tho you would need them through university but many who aren't privileged or focused for school can channel their energies to other productive measures and make it big in life
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by Nobody: 1:38pm On Oct 14, 2014
Odilafta:

Re read my post.

Yes! I have re-read it. I think you're depending solely on OP's topic headline instead of his post.

His topic is wrong but the post entails what he's implying.

He ain't saying formal education is bad i.e Primary and secondary but University education is over-rated.
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 2:26pm On Oct 14, 2014
Odilafta:
There are no dull students or people,there are only dull classrooms.

An educated mechanic's shop is differently packaged and the kind of customers they have is sophisticated.

Everyone needs formal education.
If you say or think that formal education is over hyped,over rated or expensive,
try Ignorance...

When your grand pikin mate correct your English 2 times,you go begin sing "I wish"
for the fact that,it's overrated doesn't mean it's useless
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by Tallesty1(m): 6:36pm On Oct 14, 2014
MaleoPearls:
This na front page thing oooo.
Believe bro, you've just saved so many lives
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 9:17pm On Oct 14, 2014
FrancisTony:


Your thinking is flawed. tongue

OP is emphasizing on University education.

PS- Not all graduates/undergraduate can even speak english sef. smiley
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 9:23am On Oct 15, 2014
FrancisTony:
OP is damn right, Spot on.

I keep telling people they should accept any course given to them after attempting jamb two or three times, but they won't listen and still be chasing their so-called dream course in the name of, it doesn't matter how far, but how well and the patient dog eat the fattest bone. Keep waiting for the fattest bone before it dawn on you.

They think going to University determines how posh their will become.

Sometimes, I keep pondering how the so-called course translate to how-well when it doesn't guarantee success. Success isn't determined by your educational certificate but how well you practise it and yield something outstanding.

You might have educational prowess but fumble in the aspect of putting into practise when people you tag as dummy is excelling more than you. Like Op said, no one is dummy.

Our educational system is messed up, that it only depends on teaching without practicing it in a laboratory.

I think education is over-rated. I have my motive for going to University which I think most Nigerian student lack.

I'm attending University to;
- Sharpen and broaden my level of literacy i.e when white collar job ain't available, I'll make end meet from other source(s).
- Make me area/street smart.
- Meet people from all walk of life and socialise educationally/academically to be able to make it at the top.


I have come to notice, Success is mostly not attained by the geek/nerd who read to pass exam brilliantly, but those who read to explore.

embarassed
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 3:40pm On Oct 25, 2014
Sigh
Re: Opinion:education(formal) Is Overhyped In Nigeria by mesoade(m): 5:02pm On Nov 14, 2014
mesoade:
Sigh

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