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| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by Johnn74: 11:15am On Dec 21, 2024 |
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| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by perdollar(m): 11:16am On Dec 21, 2024 |
This sounds almost like me but wt different ending |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by temisartana: 11:24am On Dec 21, 2024 |
What a touching and lesson learnt life experience. Mind you, our success is not determined by our professional discipline but by our ability to excel in whatever discipline we find ourselves. Go and excel regardless of the discipline you find yourself. The main thing in life is to be wealthy, impact life positively and lie a solid legacy for your generation. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by MrNovo: 11:32am On Dec 21, 2024 |
Okiton:Falling the 3rd time even 5th could happen to the best of us, be grateful if you haven't been there. And it may have nothing to do with him or rather his academic abilities which had been proven over and over before. He just wasn't skilled at handling pressure "the Nigerian kind" and he shouldn't be. Also marking is subjective as it's done by humans. I don't know if the MBBS allows for remarking, I would have activated such if in his situation. I have done this in foreign exams and gotten better grading. 3 Likes |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by drehdinho(m): 11:39am On Dec 21, 2024*. Modified: 11:55am On Dec 21, 2024 |
My major challenge was during my law school. It's phase in my life I would never forget and never wish my enemy to go through. There were so many times I would go on hunger strike, sometimes 5 days straight. I had nobody to help with financial support. You would ask how did you scale through your undergraduate days? I was doing well for myself. I was into freelance writing and was making little money. Therefore there was no need to bother the family member that initially showed up to assist me. I never knew this member was a bigot of low expectation until after i graduated from the uni and I had no money to go through the law school. I was actually scammed of my savings... I had more than enough to take me through the law school if not that I was scammed. At that stage I opened up to the family member but was all claiming they didn't have money. And that's it. I was shocked to the bone marrow. I had to summed up courage and went to the school like that. It was hell on earth all through the one year for me. I grew so thin as a result of poor feeding. I missed classes. But one thing I had left in me was my will power. I never gave up. I didn't know how I kept getting the strength to study with empty stomach. I would study for hours and this I did consistently throughout. Another thing I noticed was that it wasn't about the book study. I was more particular about genuinely understanding the concepts. So most times, I would generate scenerios on my own. Test my knowledge on multiple but unique circumstances. Only when I was sure I had more than enough clarity in a concept I would then move to the next one. And I ensured I spread this style of study across all my subjects- criminal, civil, company , property and professional ethics. I used to genuinely challenge myself. Towards the close of the program I got an advise from an old senior lawyer to focus on solving past questions. The senior lawyer mentioned to me that law school exams are based on models. I didn't take that on face value. I went to do further research by what he meant by model questions, and I ensured I had the much needed clarity on it. Thereafter, I continued to fire on with all past questions I could lay my hands on at the time. My brothers and sisters, at some points I wouldn't need to crack my head before knowing the intention behind past questions and how to approach them. The whole study process became so easy and at the same time interesting. In all these I was still facing financial challenge and hunger strike. When the final exam came, they all felt like a walk in the park. Today ,whenever I looked back at the whole thing, I noticed it was a phase in my life that God wanted to use for me to discover myself, my strengths and potentials. One each exam day, a few students that I had thought highly of in academics would complain of how difficulty the exams questions were. This would always make me wonder. My challenge was so sever that it was either I hit it hard or I go home. But I thank God i had the required will power to hit on the challenge hard enough to earn myself the much deserve flawless victory. Moral of my story: don't ever be scared of being different and always inculcate the habit of self performance evaluation and be true about your weaknesses. Don't conceal it. Seek for help when you genuinely need help in areas you are struggling with. Don't be shy of letting your mentor know your vulnerabilities. This is not only applicable to education but all facets of life. Will power is critical in achieving our dreams. Be ready to face all odds no matter the situation. Force yourself to create positive mindset, because that's what fuels your will power. 4 Likes |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by TechCapon(m): 11:40am On Dec 21, 2024 |
ibechris:yes the world has changed |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by muazuk1(m): 11:46am On Dec 21, 2024 |
Very Inspiring. You’re a fighter sir. May you reap the benefits of your degree.. i pray 2 Likes |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by Osgilliat(m): 11:49am On Dec 21, 2024 |
What a great story! I’m happy you didn’t let your failure overwhelmed you. Life can be hard when all hope are lost but there are always hope just that only few realize that. It is time to shift focus away from academia grades and results and focus more on making it in general. Don’t be rigid in your dreams, give yourself options and work towards them. Life is too short to be chasing grades and struggling at it. If it’s easier for you as a student then you are meant to be there and if not you are meant to be elsewhere. Not everyone went through what op went through and live to tell the tale, some got messed up in the head and mind. My 6 yrs old son once asked me, dad if I did extremely well in my result what will you give me? I told him I will give him nothing but I would be so happy and proud of him. Grades and results are passed glory, solving the world real problem is now the way forward. 3 Likes |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by Kolenda(m): 11:56am On Dec 21, 2024 |
This is so touching because I know senior Ama personally. He was my senior and the head boy of our school when I was in SS1(I don't know why he didn't include it in his story). He was the brilliant young lad that we all looked up to then. So I don't doubt his academic prowess. Just that life has a way of toughing us all up. Especially those of us who are born leaders. Life has shown me and still showing me my own chunk of the shege but I take it all in good faith because I know deep down within me, life is making a beast out of me. 5 Likes |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by obaidan: 12:02pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
This guy's story is a tough one. To experience some form of failure or inadequacy after a period of invincibility is a very tough one in this life. Makes you lose interest in everything, that has led some to substance use and abuse. You may have failed medicine, but YOU WON THE ENDURANCE TEST which is the most important thing in life. You found the strength and courage to keep going and embraced your new reality with grace. You will excel and flourish anywhere you find yourself. Well done!!! 3 Likes |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by preshOnogwu1(m): 12:04pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Chukwuisgreat:It could be the truth. I studied The Victim by Isidore Okpewho at age 9. Before then I already studied Passport of Mallam Ilia. Considering that the author's mum was a teacher, his story is believable. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by obaidan: 12:07pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
perdollar:I don't know the ending of your own story, but whatever it is/was, may you flourish and excel in all that you do. May you find the positive mindset to fuel your will power. 2 Likes |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by perdollar(m): 12:15pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
obaidan:thanks Sir, I really appreciate 2 Likes |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by amafranky83: 12:30pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Racoon:Thanks for sharing. Congratulations for sailing no matter the storms 1 Like |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by jaxxy(m): 12:43pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Success isn't necessarily about being the smartest but being resilient, learning, improving and always having a plan B, C and D or as much as u need to achieve the main goal of success. |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by femo007(m): 1:01pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Racoon: |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by Solcampbell: 1:45pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
I just clocked 29 and I'm about to begin my MBBS program in a federal University in the north six years after acquiring my BSc. I pray for God's mercies. |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by ItisWell22(f): 2:07pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Solcampbell:Started at 26, 7years after qualifying as a nurse. In finals now. If you want it, go for it. It’s really tough, but surely doable. 1 Like |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by SweetyZinta(f): 2:13pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Racoon:Congratulations and thank you for sharing your experience. This is a great piece and a lot of us will benefit from it one way or another. Let's bring back the originality to nairaland. 1 Like |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by femi4: 2:19pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Racoon:It doesn't matter....The likes of Femi Adebayo, Funke Akindele and Falz graduated from law school but were self made in the entertainment industry. The higher institution is there to equip you for the journey ahead, the grade doesn't determine your success in the future 1 Like |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by MeNmyfamily: 2:31pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Thanks for sharing Op. These are the type of threads we want to see on the front page, not trivial, unoriginal, lackluster, IQ-lowering trite. 4 Likes |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by Solcampbell: 2:36pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
ItisWell22:Thanks Doc  1 Like |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by temisartana: 3:03pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Solcampbell:I started mine at 32yrs 7 years after B.sc, though I had M.sc as well but today I'm almost in my final year. And I knew someone that started at the age of 37years, some many years after B.sc and today she is already a senior registrar(soon to become a consultant) and she is still looking young with 4 children. If you really want to study the course and you have what it takes, why not go for it. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by Solcampbell: 3:35pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
temisartana:I scored almost 300 in the just concluded Jamb, so I believe I've what it takes so long as hardwork and brilliance is concerned. It's just the issue of finance that I'm a little worried about. By God's grace I've saved funds that would last me at least up to level 3 in medical school. But I won't allow that bother me so much. I believe God is in control  . I'll do my best to work harder on my side hustle make and save more money in my level 1. As you know, the courses been offered in year one are still basic sciences, so by the grace of God, I can easily juggle studies with work. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by duduade(m): 4:05pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Dogalmighty17:So what did you end up studying |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by igala1(m): 4:15pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
I'm an educational consultant and teacher. The first point of educational career is consultation. Medicine and Surgery is for natural talents and not those wishing to study it. It's obvious you had a huge problem in organic chemistry to fail Biochemistry. Also you should have considered Medical Lab Science, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Industrial Mathematics rather than Biochemistry. I'd advise you pick interest in cyber security, programming etc or else getting a job to practice Biochemistry is impossible. I'm just being honest here. |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by Ilekokonit: 4:16pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Solcampbell:There is this girl who combined UI Medical school with being a bespoke shoe maker making shoes to order by hand in her own mini factory at Ibadan and she is so passionate and successful at shoe making that whilst in medical school, she could afford to buy expensive shoe making equipment and hire staff and she gets a lot of orders from abroad. She combined shoe making with UI medical school and despite having a nervous breakdown and being defiled by a senior Doctor from UCH who she asked to help her with exam preparation, she just finished medical school at 26 years old. Her name is Goodness Adeosun. https://x.com/GoodnessAdeosun/ 1 Like 2 Shares |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by Solcampbell: 4:28pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Ilekokonit:Really inspiring. Thanks for sharing! 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by maasoap(m): 6:02pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
Dogalmighty17:I wrote JAMB five times too, seeking admission to study pharmacy but no luck despite scoring high marks through hardwork. Even when people were being given medicine for lower scores. Eventually, I settled for a course I rejected four years early. I was given admission at FUTA, then OAU, then unilorin, then FUTA again, different courses. I wasted seven years at home. As much as I had that dream, I had to move on. But sometimes I wonder if I'd not have been a brilliant doctor.I don't understand this statement. Nigeria wastes potentials.Sure thing. But one way or another, we must keep pushing.Well, may be it was a good thing for me as I have become employer of labour and the last time I worked for money was 2016 when I worked with Dangote company for six months. But I still think I wasn't given the opportunity to use my God given talent to help the society the way I would have loved to. Many people who know me also think the same thing. Shame |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by Ilekokonit: 6:36pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
maasoap:At the end of the day, you can only play with the cards that life gives you and now i've come to realise that as long as I know that I tried and did my best, if something still does not work out after I tried my best, then it wasn't meant to be. Not all doctors are happy or fulfilled and even in saner climes like the UK, one UK doctor dies by suicide approximately every three weeks. https://www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-centre/bma-marks-world-mental-health-day-by-remembering-doctors-who-have-died-by-suicide 2 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by walex25(m): 8:22pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
I am touched by your story to say the least. You have to have experienced such misgiven to really internalise what one go through. I have been there, it is a terrible place to be. But what does kill you, makes you stronger. God is your strength. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: My Unique Academic Journey; Bracing The Odds All The Way By Iniobong Geoffrey by bahaushe1: 10:32pm On Dec 21, 2024 |
EnglandAmaka:I don't think Nigerian educational system is the problem here. He simply does not have what it takes to cope with the regor of medical training. He did very well in microbiology, within the same system, same university. He wouldn't have done well in microbiology if the system were the problem. 1 Like |
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