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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by AsomArchitectNG(m): 8:08am On Apr 10, 2022
Congratulations.. Currently looking at obtaining a form for phD soonest too

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by MMWandali: 8:08am On Apr 10, 2022
Congratulations brother

With love from a fellow SS

May God see us all through

The name"KYARI" is mostly a kanuri name from Borno/Yobe not strictly a Hausa name

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Goldbw122(m): 8:09am On Apr 10, 2022
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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by killfear(m): 8:13am On Apr 10, 2022
Congratulations to you, but this your advice is a recipe to die poor, lonely and unhappy.
You are right and that's why a number of academics are broke, lonely and sad.

First, let me counter number 2. If you want to succeed in life and not just academics, contrary to what op posted, I will say keep a large circle of friends, connect with people, create relationship and be intentional about keeping choice relationship. DON'T BE A ISLAND.

I can say authoritatively that relation has elevated men all over the world than credentials have. There are lot of folks with PH.D, but if there is a vacancy, the one who comes highly recommended may will be prefered to others.

Let me add that relationship will give life to your credentials, without the right connections, especially in Nigeria, your credentials will abysmally under produce. At best, along with your credentials, build relationship.

This relationship includes with family too. Don't pursue academics and neglect your family, you will wake up a lonely and loveless professor who didn't use his knowledge to achieve the best life has to offer.

Going to no 5, don't avoid spending money, it's a sad and foolish way to live. Of course, you have to spend within your income, but avoiding spending money as if spending money is a bad thing to do is a very backward way to live life.

Money was meant to be spent in order to meet needs, how will you meet this needs without spending money. Spend money by helping someone, buy your friends dinner, take your friends out, support someone's school fees, send money to struggling collegue, that way you open doors for more to come and you derive the satisfaction of being useful to another.

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by MMWandali: 8:14am On Apr 10, 2022
Paulheyman:
My Journey through academics (Bsc. MSc. Ph.D)

NOTE: I am writing this article to inspire young Nigerians/Africans who have flair for academics.

My name is Emeka Ekanem Muyiwa Kyari and I was born a sickle cell patient. At the age of seven, I developed passion for teaching, my love for teaching was born out of my urge to know more. I was passionate about learning. Though, my maternal grandfather was a headmaster, I dreamt of becoming a Professor someday. My greatest weakness was my health, my greatest strength was my friends and family.

Naturally I was born "maybe" intelligent but those who are familiar with sickle cell crisis knows that at certain age the crisis becomes increasingly recurrent and this was the greatest set back I had during my BSc. because it affected my CGPA (3.39/5). Except for my second semester 4th year, I couldn't write a single quiz/test during my BSc. even the exams I wrote from my sick bed.

During my NYSC I was posted to Akwa Ibom State (I love Akwa Ibom). I am a lone wolf, I function better alone. I had a dream which is getting MSc. and staying back in Akwa Ibom would hinder that dream. My little alawee can't sustain my stay in Akwa Ibom State moreover we all thought that the state paid #16k but during camping we discovered they paid #6k so I had to redeploy to my state where they paid #5k/month. I was able to save up enough fund by living with my parents, in fact I saved everything I was paid just so that I could start my MSc.

After the NYSC I enrolled for my MSc. in Nnamdi Azikiwe university (NAU). I was once again faced with my greatest fear which was my health. I had crisis multiple times, even during my exams. As my savings was gradually depleting, I took a job that paid me #3500; funny thing is that my present office actually closed the school down. Then, I took another job that paid #7500, then, another that paid #15000 before getting employed by the state civil service. My MSc. delayed but I later got it at the 4th year, CGPA (4.06/5). My MSc. was a battle fought in love and on grace. The universe was kind to me and I survived the journey. My worst experience was the day I took pain killer injections at Eastern mass transit park in awka (terrible).

Then, came the PhD. The challenges where enormous, my fear were still there but the crisis wasn't recurrent as before. Again love, grace, humility and perseverance saw me through. The PhD came within 3 years. CGPA (5/5). I finished my PhD at 30 years

My Advice to young Academia's
1) To succeed in academics requires perseverance and love of what you're doing.
2) Keep your circle of friends tiny as possible. If possible be an island.
3) The dissuading voices are there to motivate you. Use them, let them penetrate you. My "guy" told me it was impossible to finish PhD in three years but I did
4) Don't wait to have enough fund to start your postgraduate journey. The university is an ocean of opportunities. You'll get enough fund to see you through your study.
5) Avoid any relationship that will lead to spending money. Minimize your expenditure
6) You must create time for leisure but ensure it won't cost you much money.
7) Your supervisor should be your best friend, they've what it takes to progress your research.
cool Join many groups on Facebook based on your research interest, follow people on Twitter who share similar research interest with you. Don't forget to always ask questions. In fact form the habit of questioning everything
9) Chose your area of specialization and research interest based solely on your passion. When you're passionate about a research findings it makes it easier to progress. Be guided!!!
10) Equip yourself with so much knowledge during your PhD, don't leave PhD empty, your PhD knowledge will prepare you and skyrocket you to greatness. During my PhD I learnt how to use so many software such as Autodock, Autodock vina, NAMD, SPSS, pyrx, pymol, Discovery studio, Avogadro, Sigmaplot, Datawarrior etc and all was fun. I had friends on Facebook (non Nigerians) to teach and guide me through each software


Conclusion
Though I am not a professor yet, but I believe that at the appropriate time I will. I made it this far, I know that everyone else will. School is fun not scam. One day I know that my certificates will fetch me greatness because I don't just wanna be a salary earner I want to be remembered for my contribution to knowledge.

My name is E.E.M Kyari BSc., PGDE, MSc., PhD

Congratulations brother

With love from a fellow SS

May God see us all through

The name"KYARI" is mostly a kanuri name from Borno/Yobe not strictly a Hausa name

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by adebwalex(m): 8:14am On Apr 10, 2022
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Paulheyman:
My Journey through academics (Bsc. MSc. Ph.D)

NOTE: I am writing this article to inspire young Nigerians/Africans who have flair for academics.

My name is Emeka Ekanem Muyiwa Kyari and I was born a sickle cell patient. At the age of seven, I developed passion for teaching, my love for teaching was born out of my urge to know more. I was passionate about learning. Though, my maternal grandfather was a headmaster, I dreamt of becoming a Professor someday. My greatest weakness was my health, my greatest strength was my friends and family.

Naturally I was born "maybe" intelligent but those who are familiar with sickle cell crisis knows that at certain age the crisis becomes increasingly recurrent and this was the greatest set back I had during my BSc. because it affected my CGPA (3.39/5). Except for my second semester 4th year, I couldn't write a single quiz/test during my BSc. even the exams I wrote from my sick bed.

During my NYSC I was posted to Akwa Ibom State (I love Akwa Ibom). I am a lone wolf, I function better alone. I had a dream which is getting MSc. and staying back in Akwa Ibom would hinder that dream. My little alawee can't sustain my stay in Akwa Ibom State moreover we all thought that the state paid #16k but during camping we discovered they paid #6k so I had to redeploy to my state where they paid #5k/month. I was able to save up enough fund by living with my parents, in fact I saved everything I was paid just so that I could start my MSc.

After the NYSC I enrolled for my MSc. in Nnamdi Azikiwe university (NAU). I was once again faced with my greatest fear which was my health. I had crisis multiple times, even during my exams. As my savings was gradually depleting, I took a job that paid me #3500; funny thing is that my present office actually closed the school down. Then, I took another job that paid #7500, then, another that paid #15000 before getting employed by the state civil service. My MSc. delayed but I later got it at the 4th year, CGPA (4.06/5). My MSc. was a battle fought in love and on grace. The universe was kind to me and I survived the journey. My worst experience was the day I took pain killer injections at Eastern mass transit park in awka (terrible).

Then, came the PhD. The challenges where enormous, my fear were still there but the crisis wasn't recurrent as before. Again love, grace, humility and perseverance saw me through. The PhD came within 3 years. CGPA (5/5). I finished my PhD at 30 years

My Advice to young Academia's
1) To succeed in academics requires perseverance and love of what you're doing.
2) Keep your circle of friends tiny as possible. If possible be an island.
3) The dissuading voices are there to motivate you. Use them, let them penetrate you. My "guy" told me it was impossible to finish PhD in three years but I did
4) Don't wait to have enough fund to start your postgraduate journey. The university is an ocean of opportunities. You'll get enough fund to see you through your study.
5) Avoid any relationship that will lead to spending money. Minimize your expenditure
6) You must create time for leisure but ensure it won't cost you much money.
7) Your supervisor should be your best friend, they've what it takes to progress your research.
cool Join many groups on Facebook based on your research interest, follow people on Twitter who share similar research interest with you. Don't forget to always ask questions. In fact form the habit of questioning everything
9) Chose your area of specialization and research interest based solely on your passion. When you're passionate about a research findings it makes it easier to progress. Be guided!!!
10) Equip yourself with so much knowledge during your PhD, don't leave PhD empty, your PhD knowledge will prepare you and skyrocket you to greatness. During my PhD I learnt how to use so many software such as Autodock, Autodock vina, NAMD, SPSS, pyrx, pymol, Discovery studio, Avogadro, Sigmaplot, Datawarrior etc and all was fun. I had friends on Facebook (non Nigerians) to teach and guide me through each software


Conclusion
Though I am not a professor yet, but I believe that at the appropriate time I will. I made it this far, I know that everyone else will. School is fun not scam. One day I know that my certificates will fetch me greatness because I don't just wanna be a salary earner I want to be remembered for my contribution to knowledge.

My name is E.E.M Kyari BSc., PGDE, MSc., PhD

cry cry cry Tears roll on. I know what pains you pass through been an SS Patient. It just the Grace of God. I wiss you the best and long life...

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by SILVERLINES: 8:17am On Apr 10, 2022
NotBeenPaid:

Congrats. Though Ekanem is a female name.
busy body, u no sabi anything but u wan form say u sabi

Ekanem is a name for a deity, though people bear the name.

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Enemyofpeace: 8:20am On Apr 10, 2022
His village people, where una dey? Una dey sleep ni?

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by iampeterben(m): 8:23am On Apr 10, 2022
Damscodammy1:
Sir how come abt ur name.3 diff tribe.
He doesn't wanna give his real name. Hence why he placed it like that.
Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Nobody: 8:24am On Apr 10, 2022
Nice one, bro.

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by nedekid: 8:25am On Apr 10, 2022
iCauseTrouble:
Na only you dey bear names for 4 different regions
Muyiwa - Yoruba
Kyari - Hausa
Emeka - Igbo
Ekanem - Cross River
I guess your parents were confused while naming you grin grin grin grin grin grin
It reminds me of that waec abi gce question paper sample student name. grin

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Nobody: 8:27am On Apr 10, 2022
killfear:
Congratulations to you, but this your advice is a recipe to die poor, lonely and unhappy.
You are right and that's why a number of academics are broke, lonely and sad.

First, let me counter number 2. If you want to succeed in life and not just academics, contrary to what op posted, I will say keep a large circle of friends, connect with people, create relationship and be intentional about keeping choice relationship. DON'T BE A ISLAND.

I can say authoritatively that relation has elevated men all over the world than credentials have. There are lot of folks with PH.D, but if there is a vacancy, the one who comes highly recommended may will be prefered to others.

Let me add that relationship will give life to your credentials, without the right connections, especially in Nigeria, your credentials will abysmally under produce. At best, along with your credentials, build relationship.

This relationship includes with family too. Don't pursue academics and neglect your family, you will wake up a lonely and loveless professor who didn't use his knowledge to achieve the best life has to offer.

Going to no 5, don't avoid spending money, it's a sad and foolish way to live. Of course, you have to spend within your income, but avoiding spending money as if spending money is a bad thing to do is a very backward way to live life.

Money was meant to be spent in order to meet needs, how will you meet this needs without spending money. Spend money by helping someone, buy your friends dinner, take your friends out, support someone's school fees, send money to struggling collegue, that way you open doors for more to come and you derive the satisfaction of being useful to another.

Oga, he posted his story and how it worked for him. Let him be nah.

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by lexy2014: 8:28am On Apr 10, 2022
iCauseTrouble:
Na only you dey bear names for 4 different regions
Muyiwa - Yoruba
Kyari - Hausa
Emeka - Igbo
Ekanem - Cross River
I guess your parents were confused while naming you grin grin grin grin grin grin

Am guessing it's another made up story

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Genea(f): 8:34am On Apr 10, 2022
Don’t be an island. You need friends for journal and peer reviews

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by ChybuzzDD(m): 8:35am On Apr 10, 2022
GREATIGBOMAN:
You get Benz or not abi na PhD your mama go to eat

Stupid Nigerian mentality. Everything is about money and material acquisitions.

This mentality is the reason there's crime everywhere in Nigeria and everywhere an average Nigerian goes.

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Nobody: 8:43am On Apr 10, 2022
ChybuzzDD:


Stupid Nigerian mentality. Everything is about money and material acquisitions.

This mentality is the reason there's crime everywhere in Nigeria and everywhere an average Nigerian goes.

.

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by yellowgarri2(m): 8:44am On Apr 10, 2022
I wish someone can sponsor my postgraduate

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman: 8:48am On Apr 10, 2022
Kingkyle1:
Congratulations on your achievements thus far regardless of all hurdles, you still broke boundaries. It's not easy I must tell you sir.

I appreciate. Stay blessed

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by sammirano: 8:53am On Apr 10, 2022
Damscodammy1:
Sir how come abt ur name.3 diff tribe.

Na igbo boy. He dey form one nigeria

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman: 8:55am On Apr 10, 2022
8BitGee:


Congratulations brother, well done! Are you a Computational (theoretical) Physicist, a Chemist or a Molecular Biologist? As a Computational Physicist myself, the bold, including VMD and supercomputing are bread and butter.

Computational chemist.

I Worked on sickle erythrocyte gelation. Performed molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation on compounds isolated from our medicinal herb of interest. Then, we went further to perform in vitro experiments to validate our findings.

On computation: I must say keep it up and the sky will be your starting point. I love physics

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by NickD(m): 8:55am On Apr 10, 2022
Paulheyman:
My Journey through academics (Bsc. MSc. Ph.D)

NOTE: I am writing this article to inspire young Nigerians/Africans who have flair for academics.

My name is Emeka Ekanem Muyiwa Kyari and I was born a sickle cell patient. At the age of seven, I developed passion for teaching, my love for teaching was born out of my urge to know more. I was passionate about learning. Though, my maternal grandfather was a headmaster, I dreamt of becoming a Professor someday. My greatest weakness was my health, my greatest strength was my friends and family.

Naturally I was born "maybe" intelligent but those who are familiar with sickle cell crisis knows that at certain age the crisis becomes increasingly recurrent and this was the greatest set back I had during my BSc. because it affected my CGPA (3.39/5). Except for my second semester 4th year, I couldn't write a single quiz/test during my BSc. even the exams I wrote from my sick bed.

During my NYSC I was posted to Akwa Ibom State (I love Akwa Ibom). I am a lone wolf, I function better alone. I had a dream which is getting MSc. and staying back in Akwa Ibom would hinder that dream. My little alawee can't sustain my stay in Akwa Ibom State moreover we all thought that the state paid #16k but during camping we discovered they paid #6k so I had to redeploy to my state where they paid #5k/month. I was able to save up enough fund by living with my parents, in fact I saved everything I was paid just so that I could start my MSc.

After the NYSC I enrolled for my MSc. in Nnamdi Azikiwe university (NAU). I was once again faced with my greatest fear which was my health. I had crisis multiple times, even during my exams. As my savings was gradually depleting, I took a job that paid me #3500; funny thing is that my present office actually closed the school down. Then, I took another job that paid #7500, then, another that paid #15000 before getting employed by the state civil service. My MSc. delayed but I later got it at the 4th year, CGPA (4.06/5). My MSc. was a battle fought in love and on grace. The universe was kind to me and I survived the journey. My worst experience was the day I took pain killer injections at Eastern mass transit park in awka (terrible).

Then, came the PhD. The challenges where enormous, my fear were still there but the crisis wasn't recurrent as before. Again love, grace, humility and perseverance saw me through. The PhD came within 3 years. CGPA (5/5). I finished my PhD at 30 years

My Advice to young Academia's
1) To succeed in academics requires perseverance and love of what you're doing.
2) Keep your circle of friends tiny as possible. If possible be an island.
3) The dissuading voices are there to motivate you. Use them, let them penetrate you. My "guy" told me it was impossible to finish PhD in three years but I did
4) Don't wait to have enough fund to start your postgraduate journey. The university is an ocean of opportunities. You'll get enough fund to see you through your study.
5) Avoid any relationship that will lead to spending money. Minimize your expenditure
6) You must create time for leisure but ensure it won't cost you much money.
7) Your supervisor should be your best friend, they've what it takes to progress your research.
cool Join many groups on Facebook based on your research interest, follow people on Twitter who share similar research interest with you. Don't forget to always ask questions. In fact form the habit of questioning everything
9) Chose your area of specialization and research interest based solely on your passion. When you're passionate about a research findings it makes it easier to progress. Be guided!!!
10) Equip yourself with so much knowledge during your PhD, don't leave PhD empty, your PhD knowledge will prepare you and skyrocket you to greatness. During my PhD I learnt how to use so many software such as Autodock, Autodock vina, NAMD, SPSS, pyrx, pymol, Discovery studio, Avogadro, Sigmaplot, Datawarrior etc and all was fun. I had friends on Facebook (non Nigerians) to teach and guide me through each software


Conclusion
Though I am not a professor yet, but I believe that at the appropriate time I will. I made it this far, I know that everyone else will. School is fun not scam. One day I know that my certificates will fetch me greatness because I don't just wanna be a salary earner I want to be remembered for my contribution to knowledge.

My name is E.E.M Kyari BSc., PGDE, MSc., PhD

Nice write up. However, your point of being an island in a PhD journey isn't correct. You'll need like minds to help motivate you when your spirit is down when challenges come whilst on the program. You'll need guidance for things you don't understand. You can't do any if you are an island. I remember when I got my PhD in Feb, 2020 all through my lab work I needed the help of both IT students and full staff in the lab at that time. Even my friends put me through using SPSS, if I was a loner it would've been harder. And definitely those degrees would pay off at the end. I'm currently in the industry and still pushing for higher positions. B.Sc Biochemistry, P.GD Chemistry, M.Sc and Ph.D Environmental Management.

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by MrSamsung(m): 9:00am On Apr 10, 2022
NotBeenPaid:

Congrats. Though Ekanem is a female name.

Ekanem is not a female name. You are not an Efik/Ibibio and you now say that Ekanem is a female name with utmost confidence. Smh

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman: 9:00am On Apr 10, 2022
Jennyclay:
Congratulations Dear. I wish you all the best in Life.

Very soon I will be like you. I'm currently at my Masters level, and also taking some professional courses related to my field.

Do not be discourage the university is an ocean of opportunities. Equip yourself with great skills in your area of specialization.
Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman: 9:02am On Apr 10, 2022
neoclassical:
Congratulations, please which University did you do your PhD? The duration is quite encouraging.

Nnamdi Azikiwe university

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman: 9:03am On Apr 10, 2022
Sacchi1162:
Congratulations and you're a motivation... I'll try my best to achieve that too but let God touch FG and ASUU to help us too

The Lord is your strength

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Nobody: 9:04am On Apr 10, 2022
Congratulations. Finally seen someone who doesn't glorify money.


From the comments on the. First page, u could see how uninterested people are.


Op, I pray to God to Grant u long life and all ur academic wishes.

"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished". - Lau Tzu

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman: 9:06am On Apr 10, 2022
JosephXavier:
Congratulations op for what you've achieved in academics

I really envy you seriously because what I am still planning to achieve you have achieved at a young age

This shows that determination brings success

I have a good advice for you. Why not apply for PhD outside Nigeria where they're fundings and free education, trust me you'll get it to either US or any European country

No matter what, there is nothing like education and degree especially in professional courses

Nothing beats it and is the surest way to get out of this hell hole

Certainly I will. But now I am mostly working on my papers (academic). I want to have good quality papers before making further application for a postdoc.

Thank you

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Exceed15: 9:07am On Apr 10, 2022
Whatever you put mind to and have faith in,will work for you. Congratulations bro

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Paulheyman: 9:08am On Apr 10, 2022
dahmie2013:
Congratulations, what is your field of study? You remind me of Steven Hawkins.

BSc. Industrial chemistry
MSc. Organic Chemistry
Ph.D. Analytical chemistry

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by Jennyclay(f): 9:09am On Apr 10, 2022
Paulheyman:


Do not be discourage the university is an ocean of opportunities. Equip yourself with great skills in your area of specialization.
I work in a reputable hospital here in Lagos, I'm a laboratory technician. I wish the nature of my job will allow me learn a skill.

Well, I also do business. It's not really easy trying to balance everything... I mean My job, my business, my masters program, and my professional courses.. Honestly it not easy.

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Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by sulaak(m): 9:09am On Apr 10, 2022
Paulheyman:
My Journey through academics (Bsc. MSc. Ph.D)

NOTE: I am writing this article to inspire young Nigerians/Africans who have flair for academics.

My name is Emeka Ekanem Muyiwa Kyari and I was born a sickle cell patient. At the age of seven, I developed passion for teaching, my love for teaching was born out of my urge to know more. I was passionate about learning. Though, my maternal grandfather was a headmaster, I dreamt of becoming a Professor someday. My greatest weakness was my health, my greatest strength was my friends and family.

Naturally I was born "maybe" intelligent but those who are familiar with sickle cell crisis knows that at certain age the crisis becomes increasingly recurrent and this was the greatest set back I had during my BSc. because it affected my CGPA (3.39/5). Except for my second semester 4th year, I couldn't write a single quiz/test during my BSc. even the exams I wrote from my sick bed.

During my NYSC I was posted to Akwa Ibom State (I love Akwa Ibom). I am a lone wolf, I function better alone. I had a dream which is getting MSc. and staying back in Akwa Ibom would hinder that dream. My little alawee can't sustain my stay in Akwa Ibom State moreover we all thought that the state paid #16k but during camping we discovered they paid #6k so I had to redeploy to my state where they paid #5k/month. I was able to save up enough fund by living with my parents, in fact I saved everything I was paid just so that I could start my MSc.

After the NYSC I enrolled for my MSc. in Nnamdi Azikiwe university (NAU). I was once again faced with my greatest fear which was my health. I had crisis multiple times, even during my exams. As my savings was gradually depleting, I took a job that paid me #3500; funny thing is that my present office actually closed the school down. Then, I took another job that paid #7500, then, another that paid #15000 before getting employed by the state civil service. My MSc. delayed but I later got it at the 4th year, CGPA (4.06/5). My MSc. was a battle fought in love and on grace. The universe was kind to me and I survived the journey. My worst experience was the day I took pain killer injections at Eastern mass transit park in awka (terrible).

Then, came the PhD. The challenges where enormous, my fear were still there but the crisis wasn't recurrent as before. Again love, grace, humility and perseverance saw me through. The PhD came within 3 years. CGPA (5/5). I finished my PhD at 30 years

My Advice to young Academia's
1) To succeed in academics requires perseverance and love of what you're doing.
2) Keep your circle of friends tiny as possible. If possible be an island.
3) The dissuading voices are there to motivate you. Use them, let them penetrate you. My "guy" told me it was impossible to finish PhD in three years but I did
4) Don't wait to have enough fund to start your postgraduate journey. The university is an ocean of opportunities. You'll get enough fund to see you through your study.
5) Avoid any relationship that will lead to spending money. Minimize your expenditure
6) You must create time for leisure but ensure it won't cost you much money.
7) Your supervisor should be your best friend, they've what it takes to progress your research.
cool Join many groups on Facebook based on your research interest, follow people on Twitter who share similar research interest with you. Don't forget to always ask questions. In fact form the habit of questioning everything
9) Chose your area of specialization and research interest based solely on your passion. When you're passionate about a research findings it makes it easier to progress. Be guided!!!
10) Equip yourself with so much knowledge during your PhD, don't leave PhD empty, your PhD knowledge will prepare you and skyrocket you to greatness. During my PhD I learnt how to use so many software such as Autodock, Autodock vina, NAMD, SPSS, pyrx, pymol, Discovery studio, Avogadro, Sigmaplot, Datawarrior etc and all was fun. I had friends on Facebook (non Nigerians) to teach and guide me through each software


Conclusion
Though I am not a professor yet, but I believe that at the appropriate time I will. I made it this far, I know that everyone else will. School is fun not scam. One day I know that my certificates will fetch me greatness because I don't just wanna be a salary earner I want to be remembered for my contribution to knowledge.

My name is E.E.M Kyari BSc., PGDE, MSc., PhD

Congrats

Your BSc., PGDE, MSc., PhD were in what field of discipline.
Re: My Journey Through Academics (bsc. Msc. Ph.d) by jamace(m): 9:11am On Apr 10, 2022
Emeka Ekanem Muyiwa Kyari shocked shocked

OP used a fake name. grin

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