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Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by ednut1(m): 7:45pm On May 03, 2015 |
Seriallinks:i did a levels in d uk. my sisters attends uni of Birmingham. shes is spending four years . cos she started wit foundation. u cant use ijmb to compare alevels na. dey look similar tho. but ijmb is nt in d same level |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by guass(m): 7:48pm On May 03, 2015 |
My thought |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by hollowpot15684(m): 7:48pm On May 03, 2015 |
I dropped out of school when i was in 200L studying chemistry at the university of Osun, i just felt like im wasting my time and i needed to do something better. im now into Technical jobs in Hvac as i learn HVAC and was able to kick back on my feet.. i love the practical work im doing right now unlike when we have to cram heavy equations without visiting the lab to experiment them. im not saying you should drop out of school but you should understand what your environment really demand from you and give it to it, it takes Gods grace to survive in this country after school especially when you have bad grades.. though i still plan to return to school shortly but not in this country. 6 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Nobody: 7:49pm On May 03, 2015 |
StealthIdeals:I'm in 200 level studying Philosophy. I learnt Pascal, Fortran, BASIC and the very useless UCB Logo 3 years ago. I also learnt PHP, ASP.NET, JScript, AJAX, Action Script and a little bit of photoshop and graphics design. I am currently learning Java but i plan to learn Python, C++, C#, Assembly language, Machine language and maybe one day create my own programming language (though i have structured, restructured, written and re-written what it will look like a thousand times, i still think i am no where near accomplishing that dream yet). I see no reason why we shouldn't learn whatever we want to learn but i also see no reason why we should be forced to learn the things that are almost irrelevant to us. Something has to be done about it by the incoming administration. |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by chiamz: 7:52pm On May 03, 2015 |
NaijaTalkTown:The point's that u understood what he wrote. We keep saying English this & that all the time, are we English men & women? How many English men & women can speak some of our Nigerian languages? English is just our lingua franca, we are trying in that area, some of all these Asian people can't even communicate in English ie why you see people interpreting for them most of the time even in a contest as big as Miss World. English is not the problem here 3 Likes |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Nobody: 7:54pm On May 03, 2015 |
Well, I have two thought lines on this issue. Firstly, the Op is very wrong because of my personal experience. I spent five years in the prestigious DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, Abraka studying Political science and Philosophy. I graduated last year and I am serving in Yenagoa now! Now, what I got from DELSU (including the school and the friends I made) makes me who I am today and trust me, I know my onions not just as a graduate of a Nigerian University but as a human being in the 21st century. In every gathering I find myself, I am always given ears and credence to social issues and problems and folks that schooled abroad are participants of those gatherings. When I was in camp, I met lots of guys that schooled outside and trust me, they confirmed DELSU (Nigerian University). Now to the practical aspect, you'll have to meet me to know this. On the second note, I agree with the Op. The rate at which Nigerian Universities drop in standard in all aspects is alarming. That no Nigerian University will make Top10 in Africa shows lot of misnomer. Now to the school curriculum, mehn, if you depend wholly on the Nigerian University curriculum you won't know what a graduate should know. You have to spread your tentacles and make GOOD use of the internet. Also, the lackadaisical attitudes of our lecturers especially Professors is not helping, where we had to beg them to come to a class that won't last more than 30minutes tops. Cultism! The greatest threat to tertiary education in Nigeria is another element the Op must have considered and this is fully understandable. Many more can support the Op's argument. So, it's a two way thing. But I believe the University system of Nigeria is making lotta products (I for one). And it's also killing our youths (many of which I know). Just be strong enough to get the best of it. #Aluta 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Nobody: 8:03pm On May 03, 2015 |
chiamz:Facebook may have translators for Spanish, French, Mandalin etc but they don't have any for Ibibio, Igala, Idoma and other languages in Nigeria. Your lecturers probably thought you in English language. You studied English from primary school up to the university. The books you read were written in English and I am replying you in English because you wrote to me in English. How could you then claim that English is not important? 4 Likes |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Nobody: 8:04pm On May 03, 2015 |
But u can't really put all the blames on the universities..how do u want them to set up practicals and a whole lot when they are under funded? Our secondary schools don't even groom us well for higher institution studies..one thing in the Nigerian educational level is that there is huge level of disconnect..this is what our universities sees and tries to bridge the gap..running the fundamentals in the year 1 isn't bad at all.. |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Nobody: 8:11pm On May 03, 2015 |
Freemanan::If you studied Philosophy, then my guy you are a star. You are special and you will always standout. That doesn't mean that everyone can be like you and that is why the op is not wrong. 2 Likes |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by GodMode: 8:13pm On May 03, 2015 |
KillerBeauty: Did u practice the science and tech course |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Bola4boy(m): 8:14pm On May 03, 2015 |
Pure waste of time. I studied engineering. 5yrs after school I never use calculus to solve any real life problem. One of my prof doesn't know where an alternator can be found in his vehicle. Sooo bad. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by eagleeyez: 8:16pm On May 03, 2015 |
Youngsage: Which course be that for naija, Ond? U know any number of year stated is speculative. I had two birthdays in my 300 level due to strike and na law I study. I used to frown on private universities but right now ... No matter how hard I need to work my kids will attend private universities. I. Of recent met an 19 year old who is just in 400 level law, that lady will be totally through with law skull and service by 22 max.that cannever be said on our kids in public uni and its paindful as most jobs have an age bench mark |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by GodMode: 8:17pm On May 03, 2015 |
blank: It is not.. |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Fkhalifa(m): 8:19pm On May 03, 2015 |
im of the opinion that 4yrs isnt much to study most courses.. however,borrowing courses that arent that much related to our field and going too deep in learning them is what i found not so right. our over stern lecturers are also a major concern coupled with zero motivation on the stundents path and over population in versities amongst many orthers.. God help us all. |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by davido0849: 8:20pm On May 03, 2015 |
I spent 8 years all2geda wit IT, NYSC tinz and oda unnecessary tinz attached, but end up working in a completely different field frm wat i read in skool. Wia most graduates dey hustle 4 job, who am i not 2 jump at d one i manage see even if it's not wat i read in skool. Man must survive na! 1 Like |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by eagleeyez: 8:21pm On May 03, 2015 |
Bola4boy: My doctor friend told me that when he was in uni, during one of their lectures the professor made mention of an instrument or so and when they asked of it he told them he himself never saw it and neither did the professor who taugh him or those before them Little wonder on why and how we are always moving about looking for "good hospitals or doctors" 3 Likes |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Nobody: 8:25pm On May 03, 2015 |
NaijaTalkTown: Yes! That affirms one part of my thought process.... seems you are an admirer of Philosophers. |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by GodMode: 8:26pm On May 03, 2015 |
NaijaTalkTown: You are also part of the problem... English is not the Nigerian first language |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by bqlekan(m): 8:38pm On May 03, 2015 |
NaijaTalkTown:Brouhahahaha.. dude take a chill pill.. i probably should be typing 'lol' in full too. dude, we all are guilty of this BTW(Maybe i should type that in full too) m on a non qwerty phone with limited number of characters. |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by omojeesu(m): 8:45pm On May 03, 2015 |
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS PEICE! I CANT AGREE LESS. WE HAVE AN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM THAT IS OUT OF TUNE WITH MODERN TREND IN ALL AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM IS ARCHAIC! THOSE WHO DEVELOP CURRICULA ARE MOSTLY LIVING IN THE PAST. YOU HAVE HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD. THERE IS NEED FOR TOTAL OVERHAUL OF THE SYSTEM. NO INNOVATION. NO CREATIVITY. THE MANAGERS JUST DONT WANT CHANGE! DECISIONS ARE TAKEN BASED ON SENTIMENTS AND PERSONAL GAINS IN POLICY AND PROGRAMMING. SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE TOO MANY SUBJECTS TO HANDLE. WE REFUSE SUGGESTIONS TO EVEN LEARN FROM OTHER COUNTRIES PARTICULARLY IN AFRICA. .... 3 Likes |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by casid: 8:55pm On May 03, 2015 |
Sad but its the truth. Every batch we have more than 30k corpers jubilating they're going to the labour market when alredy we have millions unemployed roaming the street with limited/slim chance(s) of getting employment. Then I ask, why go to school when there's nothing to gain from it at the end of 4yrs or thereabout.. Is it not true its waste of years? It bothers. 1 Like |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Nobody: 8:58pm On May 03, 2015 |
Pls how can I study medicine & surgery abroad .... |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Lero15(m): 9:13pm On May 03, 2015 |
kalufelix: Lols |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Lero15(m): 9:14pm On May 03, 2015 |
Velocitron: U are right, sis. |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Lero15(m): 9:15pm On May 03, 2015 |
LAX89: I worry about both, simultaneously, bro. |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Lero15(m): 9:17pm On May 03, 2015 |
bqlekan:short duration and quality are what I crave, fellow alumnus. |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Seriallinks(m): 9:18pm On May 03, 2015 |
ednut1: Tah! IJMB's standard is way better than UK A-Levels! I passed Cambridge A-Levels with distinctions in Chem, Phy and Mth studying at home the same year I took JAMB so I know their standards! If your sister is spending 4 years, it's probably because she started with foundation course or maybe she's studying a professional course like Engineering, Pharmacy etc.. Generally, if it's not a professional course, most UK univs are six semesters (3 years) for students with 9ja O-levels and good IELTS or TOEFL scores. Heck some colleges squeeze the 6 semesters program to less than 3 years for courses like computing, IT etc... I have seen IJMB past questions and If not for expos in 9ja and all? You can't compare IJMB with UK A-Levels. Serious students who passed through IJMB are way better and cannot be compared with some UK A-Level dudes! The irony of the whole thing is, after wasting years studying professional courses in 9ja Uni, your counterparts in other Countries that spend a few years studying the same thing would be better than you! Smh.. |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by ajetunblog(m): 9:19pm On May 03, 2015 |
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Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Lero15(m): 9:24pm On May 03, 2015 |
croSStodds:Yes, bro! But these grammars dey fear me o 1 Like |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Nobody: 9:27pm On May 03, 2015 |
Idrismusty97: Bro did you finish from FUTA? I completely agree with the OP jare we need vibrant technical schools where people can learn useful skills/trade instead of all these university courses with no defined usefulness. |
Re: Spending 4+ Years In A Nigerian Institution Is A Waste Of Time by Karleb(m): 9:28pm On May 03, 2015 |
I agree with you partially! Bro, do you know how many people a university/polytechnic degree has gotten a good job? The truth is; without a first degree you are limited and it's not everybody that has the money, or should I say opportunity to study abroad. In conclusion, the importance of a first degree can never be overemphasized! |
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