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Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by thinezy(f): 9:58pm On Oct 15, 2014 |
making brain got to save it |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by jideomowunmi(f): 1:48am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Wish I had someone to tell me all of these before I grad...it wud have improved me in lots of ways... ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by Appswheel(m): 7:04am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Important and valuable points. Here are my inputs and analysis. 1. A Degree Does Not Entitle You To A Job Simply means put in extra effort to stand out, do not focus your energy solely on making the best grade. Ensure you sharpen your skills, natural abilities. Know that self-employment, entrepreneurship is not a crime. 2. Start The Job Search Before You Graduate One way to do this is to identify the companies you will like to work with and find out what it takes to work with them. You can do this by signing up an account on linkedin. Many of these companies have their staff and profile on linkedin. Also, when you undergo your Industrial training in a reputable company, ensure to impress to create a possibility of being employed when you graduate. 3. Facebook Is Forever During my undergraduate years, you will not find me roaming aimlessly on facebook. To me "facebook is forever" means concentrate more on your studies now, do less of social media, visit educational and career counseling portals more eg (dot)com, wikipedia(dot)com and also know that there is more to social media than the "annoying" use it is put. I will be glad to tell you more about social media, but thats after you have graduated. For those who have posted careless photos and writings, remember you can delete them, go ahead.....delete them. The only social media portal I advise you to be active on as an undergraduate is linkedin(dot)com 4. Life Is Expensive Life is not expensive, I disagree with this point. At some point in life you may not be able to afford all you want. But if you explore your creativity and add value, you will be able to afford all you want later in life. 5. Never Be Scared To Take Chances Strongly agree. Prepare your mind for entrepreneurship. Think how your skills, ability fit into the environment you find yourself. Find the needs of the people around you and work out a solution. Money making is about solving a problem by providing information, a product or service. 6. Learn How To Interact With People Strongly agree. 7. A Skill Will Get You Farther Than A Certificate During my ICT with International Energy and Services Limited (IESL) in 2008, I had a desktop computer to myself and internet connectivity. I learnt html,CSS on homeandlearn(dot)co(dot)uk, I learnt AutoCAD, I received some software application training on alison(dot)com, I learnt to use Microstation for drafting etc I was an undergraduate of Mechanical Engineering you know, these skills and the others I have acquired over the years, makes me care less of paid employment. I currently secured a job with an Oil and Maritime firm, the skills I have made me stand out amongst other applicants. 8. Save Something – Anything I disagree. Save money for what? Invest instead in yourself. Attend trainings that are relevant to your course, profession, hobbies, relevant abilities and interest. Invest money to buy a laptop and use it productively. Put in for professional exams. Eat well, spend money to eat good food. 9. You Are Going To Need Lots Of Hardwork What people call hardwork, I call work smart. There is nothing hard in doing what you strongly believe in. Work Smart and be open to learning, change. 10.Success Takes Time I strongly agree. Make I add number 11, 12 11. Apply for Undergraduate Scholarship opportunities to take tuition fee payment off the shoulders of your parent. 12 GET SOME WORK EXPERIENCE BEFORE GRADUATION I will also advice you to engage your holidays in extra-activities with organisations who provide products, services related to your course of study or interest. Some undergraduates manage to gather over two years of work experience before they graduate you know. I once met a graduate who had just completed his NYSC with 2 years of working experience. How it happened?, He made the best of his holidays. Note: If you have similar interest in the skills I acquired during my IT, visit the portals i referenced earlier in my analysis. replace the (dots) with "." - Nairaland bots and administrators no dey allow me post url for my posts and comments, make una help me beg them. IMPORTANT INFORMATION If you are an undergraduate, post graduate student, make a home with (dot)com - click on KNOWBASE on my signature below - Kbase is a gift to every Nigerian student. If you have a passion for writing, have an educational blog, you are welcomed on knowbase as a guest author. Secondary School Students: Click ESSAY on my signature below to get information on UBA University Scholarship Information Undergraduates and Post Graduates students : Click SCHOLARSHIP on my signature below for NNPC/ESSO, SNEPCO, SHELL Scholarships information. 2015 JAMB Applicants: Click on KNOWBASE on my signature to Download Pdf or Android Review of the Last Days at Forcados College - the official text recommended for 2015 Jamb. The android version is also available on Google Playstore, to download from playstore visit playstore and search for FORCADOS HIGH SCHOOL Thank You Below are Screenshots from Knowbase. Knowbase (07052193183) 3 Likes
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Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by mattkelly: 7:07am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Beennkumar: Henhen?Abeg wetin una mean ohh? |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by Chuks16(m): 7:11am On Oct 16, 2014 |
okay |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by otswag(m): 7:14am On Oct 16, 2014 |
BOOKMARKED!!! No; printed, laminated and framed sef. ![]() |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by kilokeys(m): 7:18am On Oct 16, 2014 |
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Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by Kezifils(m): 7:19am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Giftedgreen Thanks for this article. I'm in my final year and the truth is that am a lil scared of the real world. Will save this article as a form of reminder to work hard in life. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by Nobody: 7:19am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Trash |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by nomabeeee(f): 7:20am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Giftedgreen:sooo swt,inspiring.am jst waking up and dz is wat I get for morning lectures lol op I love u to my soul*screams*dz is xactly wat I need as a prospective batch c coper |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by jansie(f): 7:25am On Oct 16, 2014 |
that there are limitless opportunities in nigeria and abroad once you can make first or upper class degree regardless of your family status if you're informed 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by SleekyPosh(m): 7:26am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Priceless nd Timeless piece of Info. Wish evry Undergraduate comes across these "WORDS ON MARBLE" and utilize it accordingly. @OP #Bless. |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by 4har5y: 7:29am On Oct 16, 2014 |
U've said it all op. I jst hope our undergrads will av dis mindset ryt b4 dey grad. |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by jansie(f): 7:29am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Please disregard number 1 for your own good. Finishing with a first class or upper division would take you far nigeria and abroad once you are well-informed. there are limitless opportunities for the likes. Don't be deceived 3 Likes |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by lyricalpontiff(m): 7:42am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Noted |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by michaelweezy: 7:43am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Cool |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by royalicon(m): 7:43am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Good to read. Thanks OP |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by lawrenceunaa: 7:43am On Oct 16, 2014 |
So true but hw can u go for job hunt while still an undergraduate Would quit sch if u find as job pls elaborate |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by Nobody: 7:48am On Oct 16, 2014 |
starlingleanets:. You must be a very negative being! @Topic, good one. I hope the "Nigerian students" will listen to this. |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by ldonjibson(m): 7:50am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Hope they read, ponder & take a step on it. JAH BLESS OP |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by SeverusSnape(m): 7:51am On Oct 16, 2014 |
I see... in summary; survival of the fittest (smartest ) |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by Nobody: 7:51am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Hmmmmmmmm. Success really takes time indeed! @op, thanx 4 d relavant points. |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by PerfectlyPerfect(m): 7:57am On Oct 16, 2014 |
awesome post @OP. I feel like it was specially written 4 me |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by Nobody: 7:58am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Thank God for the internet. Where would I have gotten this golden advice in this my jungle ![]() ....With this kind of priceless advice from my predecessors I'm sure gonna be on my way to the top. Thanks @op 1 Like |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by koxi: 7:59am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Beautiful..... I'm already starting to prepare a pep talk from this piece |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by happykidArotiba(m): 8:01am On Oct 16, 2014 |
only if all Nigeria students could see this!!!!! |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by Eyona(m): 8:01am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Ur post was indeed awesome. I wish we internalize n practice them. *Nigeria probably have the best policies in theory* |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by Eyona(m): 8:04am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Try to avoid plagiarism as you do that. |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by Nobody: 8:05am On Oct 16, 2014 |
U can tell op is skilled in writing |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by Nobody: 8:06am On Oct 16, 2014 |
Sound practical advice, but applies mostly to a society that is meritocratic. Nigeria is merit driven, but to a very limited and sometimes non existent degree. |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by PassingShot(m): 8:10am On Oct 16, 2014 |
OP, if you actually put this piece together I say kudos o you. You're really "gifted". |
Re: 10 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Graduating From School by san316(m): 8:10am On Oct 16, 2014 |
THIS IS VERY TRUE. I WISH I HAD A GOOD MENTOR EARLIER. I'M WORKING BUT I'M NOT HAPPY...YET. MAYBE THAT'S BECAUSE I DIDN'T GET MY DREAM JOB. 1 Like |
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