Interview and Profile of A 21 year old Covenant University First Class Female Student by CareerPingger.

Name: Oputa Alma
Gender: Female
Age: 21years

School: Covenant University, Lagos-Ogun State, Nigeria
Department: Computer Science and information Science
Graduating Grade: more details below

Some people have said that the grading system in private schools is too generous and unrealistic unlike what obtains in public schools. Do you see any difference in their products?
The grading system is the same. It’s just that we pay for our comfort in private schools, which enhances our performance. Those things that could make learning very conducive and stress-free are already provided for us, and we pay for them, so we tend to do better.

For instance, some public schools pay N15,000 as tuition fee while some private schools pay up to N700,000. Whatever we pay already covers power supply, water supply, accommodation, equipped and functional laboratories, etc, and an enclosed environment where not just anything goes…

unlike in public schools where those facilities are not always readily available and the teaching and living conditions are not good enough. The attention and care we get in private schools cannot be compared to what we have in public schools. When you put all these variables together, they influence a student’s performance. With the kind of money we pay and the kind of academic environment, the difference is expected.

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And later de'll insult d school....

Indeed!!!... I guess that's why make up tests are organised for students with poor performance. Go to Harvard, Oxford or Leeds university to ask for make up tests, or u can as well come to OAU to ask for such.

You can only fool urselves, even ur Doctors and Profs know and admit all the irregularities happening in ur so called "conducive" universities.

Naija private unis be running their own special form of university system since 1268 BC

no br

Hmnnn. the tuition also covers their failure? Public institutions graduates ain't lagging behind in the market too!

Mcbussy:
Indeed!!!... I guess that's why make up tests are organised for students with poor performance. Go to Harvard, Oxford or Leeds university to ask for make up tests, or u can as well come to OAU to ask for such.

You can only fool urselves, even ur Doctors and Profs know and admit all the irregularities happening in ur so called "conducive" universities.

Naija private unis be running their own special form of university system since 1268 BC

the best student from convenant in 2012 came second in ican the whole Nigeria now no one really cares where u went to

congrats

Op is dat all? i mean is dat the interview? Who is the interviewer and the interviewee....goshh(SMH)

Mcbussy:
Indeed!!!... I guess that's why make up tests are organised for students with poor performance. Go to Harvard, Oxford or Leeds university to ask for make up tests, or u can as well come to OAU to ask for such.

You can only fool urselves, even ur Doctors and Profs know and admit all the irregularities happening in ur so called "conducive" universities.

Naija private unis be running their own special form of university system since 1268 BC

dude, chill. I am a student here and you only get a make up test here if you missed the test on medical grounds and you have a medical report to prove that. Anything outside that, you are on your own. Please dont say what you are not sure of, it doesnt speak well of you. Thank you.

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Name:Oputa Alma
Gender:Female
Age:21years
School:Covenant University, Lagos-Ogun State, Nigeria
Department:Computer Science and information Science
Graduating Grade:4.99 CGPA
Admission Attempts:First choice course was Medicine but denied admision later accepted to study Computer Science and information Science
Status:Graduate
Year of Graduation:2013/2014
Some people have said that the grading system in private schools is too generous and unrealistic unlike what obtains in public schools. Do you see any difference in theirproducts?The grading system is the same. It’s just that we pay for our comfort in private schools, which enhances our performance. Those things that could make learning very conducive and stress-free are already provided for us, and we pay for them, so we tend to do better.
For instance, some public schools pay N15,000 as tuition fee while some private schools pay up to N700,000. Whatever we pay already coverspowersupply, water supply, accommodation, equipped and functional laboratories, etc, and an enclosed environment where not just anything goes…
unlike in public schools where those facilities are not always readily available and the teaching and living conditions are not good enough. The attention and care we get in private schools cannot be compared to what we have in public schools. When you put all these variables together, they influence a student’s performance. With the kind ofmoneywe pay and the kind of academic environment, the difference is expected.
We learnt you had wanted to study Medicine while growing up. What motivated you?
My dad is a doctor, a consultant, and he is my role model, so I wanted to follow in his steps and make him proud. I loved what he was doing and I just wanted to be like him. That was why I had such plan, not because I knew anything about Medicine or had so much interest.Why did you end up studying Computer Science and Information Science?
I didn’t pick the course; one of my teachers in secondary school randomly picked it for me because I never knew about the course until I was offered. I was keen on studying Medicine then, so I didn’t care what my second choice was. In fact, everyone thought I would study Medicine, but it didn’t work out. But now, I’m okay with the course, coupled with the Information Science that deals with everything about information, from the gathering/collection to its processing, storage and dissemination. I have always loved mathematical courses and subsequently, theprogramming coursesbecause I love practicality. I don’t really like theory; theoretical courses were boring to me. I had to put in extra efforts inreading and learningthem. I can study mathematical courses in the noisiest environments, but for theoretical courses, I had to consecrate myself and concentrate on what I was reading.
But some people run away from Computer Science because of courses like programming.
Programming is not difficult. It is something people should make up their mind to learn, keep practising and enjoy. The practicality of programming made me like it because it was like magic to see that I would actually develop a calculator and it would work. The fact that we are able to practise the theories we learn and read about should make it interesting for anyone interested in the course.
What is the big deal in computing that people even learn as vocation outside the school wall?
People say a lot of things to give excuses concerning this issue. However, my belief is that there is nothing that is not simple in life; it just requires undivided attention and commitment. And for the computer courses being offered out there, my view is that being in school is a different ball game from external trainings. I feel being in school gives a bigger opportunity to knowmore, even beyond the course you are studying. It exposes you to certain things, while external trainings mostly specialise in a particular area or field.
Did you work towards being the best graduating student or was it providence?
From the beginning, I told myself I was going to be the best student and make my dad, especially, proud. I made up my mind to do things the right way, study hard and get to know God better. So, I planned for it, and to God’s glory, I achieved it. There was no major challenge whatsoever and I realised that making that decision made it so easy for me. I also knew the place of hard work and I did work hard.
How easy was it for you to graduate with first class honours?
It wasn’t difficult for me to have a first class. It’s easy if one puts in the right efforts. Of course, it doesn’t come without obstacles; that’s where we need God and a lot of discipline to make the right choices.
You were 20 years old when you graduated, how did you handle peer pressure?
If someone was becoming a distraction to me, I would drift away gradually from that person. Most of my friends were serious-minded people, so I didn’t have such battles to fight. Also, I like to do all I have on my to-do list, so I don’t easily get distracted. I had a lot of friends, including guys, and I liked attending social events as long as they didn’t interfere with my schedule. I didn’t make myself available to be disturbed by anyone, male or female. So, there was no pressure.
You once had a blog on fashion, what attracted you to fashion?
Yes, I used to have a blog on fashion but I stopped it about a year and half ago. I would say my love for looking extremely good at all times attracted me to fashion. But I plan to start something better soon because I know I am anentrepreneur.
Why didn’t you go for a course in Arts that could help your interest in fashion?
I’m a born scientist. I have been in love with science since my primary school days. I can always go to afashion schoolwhenever I am ready to.
Were you involved in other school activities?
Yes I was. I was in hospitality service unit all through my four years in school. I was thePublic Relations Officerfor my department for a year and I was a member of the Google team of my school too for a year.
What have you been doing since you graduated?
I am currently serving my country as a youth corps member in Covenant University. I was posted there and I’m doing aresearchon Bioinformatics. I hope to do my Master’s degree immediately after the youth service programme.
What are the other plans that you have?
I have children, fashion and technology in mind. I plan to set up my NGOs, motherless babies’ homes and free schools to take care of children because I want tohelp childrenon the streets begging and suffering to become learned and better people. I plan to set up my shoe brand and build my boutiques all around the world. I also want to help advance technology in whatever way I can to help better the lives of people. My background made me the strong, confident, determined and God-fearing, so, I’m prepared for the future.

The student really makes the difference. A dumbo in convenant will still be a dumbo in a public university.

hmmm smh .......... So dis is d definition of an interview

mrryon:



dude, chill. I am a student here and you only get a make up test here if you missed the test on medical grounds and you have a medical report to prove that. Anything outside that, you are on your own. Please dont say what you are not sure of, it doesnt speak well of you. Thank you.

Don't "dude" me son...what make up test do u think I'm talking about?? I av friends that graduated from Covenant long b4 u started writing WAEC. What do u call those re-sit exams held during holidays for those supposed to have carry over?

Except if u can prove they've stopped it, I'm aware u are allowed to re-sit a course if u score anything below C. Does that sound like a proper system of examination and grading to u?

Mcbussy:


Don't "dude" me son...what make up test do u think I'm talking about?? I av friends that graduated from Covenant long b4 u started writing WAEC. What do u call those re-sit exams held during holidays for those supposed to have carry over?

Except if u can prove they've stopped it, I'm aware u are allowed to re-sit a course if u score anything below C. Does that sound like a proper system of examination and grading to u?

I concur. I heard they also charged (extra fees) for it then. I dont know if they have stopped it now.

CareerPingger:
Interview and Profile of A 21 year old Covenant University First Class Female Student by CareerPingger.

Name: Oputa Alma
Gender: Female
Age: 21years

School: Covenant University, Lagos-Ogun State, Nigeria
Department: Computer Science and information Science
Graduating Grade: more details below

Some people have said that the grading system in private schools is too generous and unrealistic unlike what obtains in public schools. Do you see any difference in their products?
The grading system is the same. It’s just that we pay for our comfort in private schools, which enhances our performance. Those things that could make learning very conducive and stress-free are already provided for us, and we pay for them, so we tend to do better.

For instance, some public schools pay N15,000 as tuition fee while some private schools pay up to N700,000. Whatever we pay already covers power supply, water supply, accommodation, equipped and functional laboratories, etc, and an enclosed environment where not just anything goes…

unlike in public schools where those facilities are not always readily available and the teaching and living conditions are not good enough. The attention and care we get in private schools cannot be compared to what we have in public schools. When you put all these variables together, they influence a student’s performance. With the kind of money we pay and the kind of academic environment, the difference is expected.

Full interview and profile at http://careerpingger.com/blog/interview-of-a-21-year-old-covenant-university-first-class-female-student/


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rubbish... Are federal unis the ones not conducive? Come to uniben and experience uninterrupted power supply. Do you know how much the federal govt pump into federal unis... Take for instance igbenedion university. The so-called private uni does not have what it takes to train med doctors. They pay to have their medical students pratice at stella obasanjo teaching hospital and UbTH. You write post utme and fail then you run to convenant with your 180 jamb score and have the effontry to say that the grading system for private unis are the same with public unis... Shame on you people... Your graduates can't even be compared to what uniben 100lvl students are doing!

congrats though..buh too those saying it doesnt make anny difference been in a privateuni or a govt owned one,you must be joking..d gal has finished it all,they pay for thier comfort..they pay thier way through anything

Yaaahahahahhaahahahhahahaa Crap. Private Unis producing Mofos since 12 bc. Useless Why didn't she just go to Oxford?? Why did she pay that ridiculous amount per session when she could get better education abroad? I swear She wouldn't get a D in A.B.U's Post Utme

The private unis are just like private secondary schools. You study for six years only for you to be served with expos during waec.
Why? Because they don't want your parent to pour their anger and frustration on them. They know that after paying such huge amount as school fees, they won't blame the student for his/her failure but the school. That's why cheats like make-up test exist in their system.
The girl is definitely correct about paying for their comfort but calling that comfort basic social amenities like electricity water and co as if public unis are in perpetual darkness is fallacy. There are some public unis that provide their energy source by themselves without the help of PHCN.

Great girl. Guess she used http://

Irrespective of the school you attend, what matters most is your contribution to your immediate environment and solutions you can proffer to challenges around you.

Haters on here.....

Mcbussy:


Don't "dude" me son...what make up test do u think I'm talking about?? I av friends that graduated from Covenant long b4 u started writing WAEC. What do u call those re-sit exams held during holidays for those supposed to have carry over?

Except if u can prove they've stopped it, I'm aware u are allowed to re-sit a course if u score anything below C. Does that sound like a proper system of examination and grading to u?

Well, maybe you friends graduated from Covenant polytechnic, Aba. If really we are allowed to re sit any paper we score a C or less in, why then do we have Third class graduates here? Make up exams and tests are properly scheduled and documented and the said student must have a medical report to prove that he was absent on medical grounds. There is no provision to re sit for people who wrote the examination. And that "holiday examination" you are talking about was supposed to be in a Third semester scheme which the NUC did not approve, so I honestly have no Idea of what you were talking about. Thank you sir.

DopeAngel:
rubbish... Are federal unis the ones not conducive? Come to uniben and experience uninterrupted power supply. Do you know how much the federal govt pump into federal unis... Take for instance igbenedion university. The so-called private uni does not have what it takes to train med doctors. They pay to have their medical students pratice at stella obasanjo teaching hospital and UbTH. You write post utme and fail then you run to convenant with your 180 jamb score and have the effontry to say that the grading system for private unis are the same with public unis... Shame on you people... Your graduates can't even be compared to what uniben 100lvl students are doing!

And what exactly are Uni Ben 100 level students doing that is different from what NUC have in the curriculum? Isnt that what all Nigerian Universities are doing? Stop hating on the girl, she would get a first class anywhere in the world where the system is just. Period

mrryon:


And what exactly are Uni Ben 100 level students doing that is different from what NUC have in the curriculum? Isnt that what all Nigerian Universities are doing? Stop hating on the girl, she would get a first class anywhere in the world where the system is just. Period

am not hating on her mr man.. Why should i... Is she the first person to get a first class?

mrryon:


Well, maybe you friends graduated from Covenant polytechnic, Aba. If really we are allowed to re sit any paper we score a C or less in, why then do we have Third class graduates here? Make up exams and tests are properly scheduled and documented and the said student must have a medical report to prove that he was absent on medical grounds. There is no provision to re sit for people who wrote the examination. And that "holiday examination" you are talking about was supposed to be in a Third semester scheme which the NUC did not approve, so I honestly have no Idea of what you were talking about. Thank you sir.

nigga that thing u call third semester is called summer in Babcock where dey dish out marks to those who have carry over


u no fit try that kind thing Forrester circular university where u go see person with. 2005 matric number go still dey sit for same exam in 20 15

private school n.a. jolly school gbam
no carry over for there

mrryon:



dude, chill. I am a student here and you only get a make up test here if you missed the test on medical grounds and you have a medical report to prove that. Anything outside that, you are on your own. Please dont say what you are not sure of, it doesnt speak well of you. Thank you.

even with the medical report sef, you ll still need prayers. I missed a test on health grounds and you can imagine how many letters iv written! (you know your sch na) still they didn't answer me. Some people don't know the struggle in that sch. They ll just be talking ignorantly..

If hear......though the world has become a place where they dont care about your grade a.d d uni u went all dey want is what u know and can do......that is d simple fact...
but for d miss covenant I pity you sit down there......i comment my reserve. GREAT IFE I LOVE YOU.
I doubt if you can stand against u fellow student from prominent unis in naija anyways shaa congratulations it is BUT I pray u do.t find it tough i. d .ormal world

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