Generalkorex:
came back after 3 month do they have hostels. Do they attend lectures?

don't mind her.

Sarboy:



The school was orignial meant to encourage adult education but the zeal to make money by the authorities in charge have bastardized the institution and young people see it as an alternative to conventional universities.

If the standard of conventional university is bad, what else will you say about a virtual university without much supervision by either ASUU or the Nuc.

God bless you bro. u have wisdom like that of King solomon

JeffreyJamez:


What is the meaning of OPEN UNIVERSITY and who was it created for?....

I know people who finished from open university and are gainfully employed!

Open university is meant to be for workers, stay at home mums, those who missed out earlier in life and so on. It's not meant to be like UI, OAU, ABU, Nsukka

fav444:
why will u call Abagana into issue? I go vex o

or Uniben. All the ills you mentioned exist in almost all facets of Nigerian life.

chowlade:

i don't want to mention studies centers you will be very sorry for Nigeria educational system

@chowlade:
Its obvious you don't understand anything about NOUN . Study centres are performing administrative functions only
you can't see any academic staff there except student counselors. So next time you visit NOUN study centre dont expect
to see gigantic building

If you are running down an avenue for others to be educated, what are the alternatives you are bringing to the table.

With the whole Jamb issues, HND and BSc discrimnation issues, post jamb, cut off and cut in, fraudesters hijacking admissions process etc, there are many issues in naija educational systems.

SnazzyBaba:
I am a graduate of M.sc in Mass Comm from Noun and i enjoyed studying there because i was able to combine working in a bank while studying and raising a family.

Secondly, the staff of Noun are the most courteous i have had the chance of meetingin a tertiary institution. I did not experience the corrupt side. Besides, in conventional institutions, there is corruption.


Thirdly, there is readily available reading material written by Professors from conventional University. The materials are so rich that i wish i had access to them during my undergraduate days.

Finally, research wise, i had the best experience. Because, lecturers in conventional university are assigned to supervise us. So if lecturers from University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, FUTA, Uniben, supervise ur project and thesis and you are still faulting the end result, then there is no difference between students or Open University and conventional universities. Research wise, i learnt alot at Noun and i am able to teach others what i learn't.


People should stop distracting and discouraging others. Its not everyone that will have d chance to attend conventional institutions.

Also, note that the caliber of people studying there are working class people who have busy schedules.

Thanks

what about the young full time student btw d ages of 15 to 30 that are unemployed?
No services
no lecturer
very poor academic enviroment
e.t.c

Onijagidijagan:

Come to FUTA and see things for yourselves but that open university has giving room for laziness on part of some student
i knew of some student that were withdrawn frm FUTA they applied to NOUN immediately without there parent knowing and were giving admission. they are there now now inspite telling all sort of lies to there parent they are in FUTA.
MY brother i swear with My diick. they dont go to school, na weed, party, woman den they do

chai.... another pej.

omoh my school mk sense... d computer made me shiver...before my exam i mk sure i finished d whole material and summarize it... i l like dat school...only those who knows why de r dia...benefits from it...
i paid fees...collect material thuo nt all..met old students n borrow dia own too...the kind of money my sister in nekede is requestn every time mk me wonder..wede de r payn tithes to school every day....lectures r also available...students cn fix one also...inshort de so many opportunities for u.....for op. he is just frustrated....i cn see it from d write up...i also wish noun to upgrad more...and u see dm taking over Nigeria

OP
I THINK MANY OF YOU ARE FRUSTRATED WITH LIFE ITSELF, DONT HAVE FOCUS AND CAN BUILD YOUR CAREER TALK MORE OF ENCOURAGING WHAT SOMEONE ELSE HAS DONE.
IDLENESS IS AFFECTING MY OF YOU SO YOU DONT EVEN HAVE DIRECTION,
TRY AND THINK, MAKE RESEARCH BETTER BEFORE WRITING,

chowlade:
[b]1. National Open University has been barred from the compulsory National youth Service Scheme due to not meeting up with N.U.C Specifications.

2. B.S.C Nursing in National Open university of Nigeria has been withdrawn

3. B.S.C Community health and extension worker has been changed to public health has instructed by the NUC

4. There Is Endemic Corruption In The National Open University Of Nigeria fees Charges due to the E-payment of School fees.

5. NOUN Centers across the country are the worst educational environment you can ever think of in the country that an average primary school is better off

6. NOUN student doesn't participate in the compulsory NYSC

7. NOUN student are less Employed on the field due to lack of experience

8. NOUN student are not paid the stipulated N10000 0r 15000 after industrial attachment.

9. Students do not attend lectures in Noun, they only read their course materials which are not always readily available for collection in their School library

10. Young NOUN Students are easily turn into destitute. My neighbors that are studying in NOUN, Smoke Weed/Cigarette, Alcohol, Womanize e.t.c till they eventually graduate.

11.NOUN Student are not researchers.

12 T.M.A (Tutor marked Assignment) portal has been hacked, students go directly there to collect readily available answers for test and examination, thereby enabling student to no longer need to study for TMA to get 30/30 in the Tutor marked assignment cause it is share, for sale e.t.c amongst themselves of which same Exposed TMA are to be repeated again in their examination.

13. NOUN is not on Nigeria university rankings according to the best institution in Nigeria. so therefore not competing with the conventional universities

14. There is total confusion in the System

15 Student union is totally forbidden in the tertiary institution

Add yours

In short, the National Open University Of Nigeria is the worst Tertiary Institution anywhere across the globe. I will therefore strongly urge the National University commission to Look into the System of this tertiary institution and removed the institution out of the existing educational system in Nigeria.[/b]

lalasticlala, ishilove

Onijagidijagan:

what about the young full time student btw d ages of 15 to 30 that are unemployed?
No services
no lecturer
very poor academic enviroment
e.t.c

Was it meant for them?

ferdiii:

chai.... another pej.

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Hehehehe there is Goduoooo

NOUN is an alternative means to provide or increase access to higher education in Nigeria and they are growing very fast. Open and Distant Learning education providers are not like the conventional universities where you have access to basic study facilities like dedicated tutors and physical class tutorials.

Meanwhile, Nigeria needs more of ODL providers. Check out the Free University of Nigeria (FUN), a tuition-free university tutorial centre operating completely as Open and Distant Learning organisation. It has beautiful concepts that are formed to encourage schooling. Check us out here www.freeuniversityofnigeria.org

chowlade:

My bad, i think you are not the people i thought you might be. i'm so so Sorry.

You see at the end you're wrong you can't proof him/her wrong, I don't see anything wrong people going to NOUN only if they don't know what they are doing, NOUN get job far better than other university..

FriedPlantain:
Lies, bullshit and nothing but bullshit! Now let me dissect the OP's point one after the other. So? Who needs NYSC in the first place. Many can argue that the programme is a complete waste of time which could be put into better use either going for a Masters, acquiring required professional experience or learning some necessary vocational training that would better aid your hustling once you are done with school. In fact, our friends that didn't partake in the so called NYSC seem to be better off than us as they had a year start over we that went for service
Then why do students of other schools cause riots at any single opportunity available to them if not for the same reason you are pointing out here. Corruption is rife in almost every educational institution in this country, I see no reason why you are singling NOUN out as if others are Saint and they (NOUN) are the inventor of sin. So 500 students cramped in one class like sardine is any better? stop pointing accusing fingers if you ain't holy yourself. Same old bullshit another big fat lie! Believe me when I tell you this, no other institution in this country have students with experience than NOUN. In fact the school was created for those with experience. That's what it stands for, that's what it is. I am a graduate of one of the conventional universities and till today I am yet to collect a dime for 3 months hard labor I put in industrial Training 5 years ago. Lies! Materials are readily available in the school, dunno where you are getting this junk from.complete baloney!
Still trying to comprehend what this crap means? Come back with a better write-up once you have done a better research and you fully understand what the school stands for.




Friedplantain

Correct

favourmic:


You see at the end you're wrong you can't proof him/her wrong, I don't see anything wrong people going to NOUN only if they don't know what they are doing, NOUN get job far better than other university..

He's a matured student of d institution probably above 35yrs okay?

Onijagidijagan:

what about the young full time student btw d ages of 15 to 30 that are unemployed?
No services
no lecturer
poor academic enviroment
e.t.c

poor academic environment? You have to study on your own at your pace nothing like academic environment bro
No services? what about part time students of same age bracket in conventional universities? FG since 2001 excluded certain
set of student from participating in service. The list include Part-time students ODL students (NOUN falls into this category ) etc

No lecturer? NOUN course materials where designed in way they can be easily understood, beside there is
facilitation for 100 and 200 level students

Sarboy:
The school was orignially meant to encourage adult education but the zeal to make money by the authorities in charge has bastardized the institution and young people see it as an alternative to conventional universities.

If the standard of conventional university is bad, what else will you say about a virtual university without much supervision by either ASUU or the Nuc.

pocket ur frustratn.....my sister is in nekede....she told how de kep paying for score upgrade to dia lecturers... closed schools r scammers

Onijagidijagan:

what about the young full time student btw d ages of 15 to 30 that are unemployed?
No services
no lecturer
very poor academic enviroment
e.t.c

. de r called tutors nt lecturers in noun...de do d work of a lecturer...u gux shud stop feeling bitter fo no reason

I don't think these disadvantages are good enough....sometimes its lack of understanding or ignorance...some of your bros and sis are in Ghana studying non accredited courses...NOUN is better and good for the poor,needy and workers....if u think u are'nt okay with them try AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA ..

JeffreyJamez:


Was it meant for them?

yeah but they are many in that school and Students are still applying. the counselor and staff will lie to them they will serve.

funmijoyb:
that school is not a School. Primary school leaving certificate is better than Open university PHD Cert.
Mitcheeew

Another mumu....anywhere. In the world there are open universities..ok its just that nigeria is a very currupt nation if not open uni is d best every worker should attend ok I am a student there and will continue soon...ok who what d op says r big lie....how can u discriminate a student wit a noun certificate nonsense the samme noun dats is owned by d federal govt...abi na dem de get job pass

chowlade:

He's a matured student of d institution probably above 35yrs okay?

I will be 25 on the 8th of this month

Onijagidijagan:

yeah but they are many in that school and Students are still applying. the counselor and staff will lie to them they will serve.

I wasn't lied to
Plus I did research about Open universities on my own before I decided to enrol.

chowlade:

He's a matured student of d institution probably above 35yrs okay?

So? Haven't you see secondary school student been employed? Under forces when they go for it and at the end they have good salaries? Have it in mind schools of now a days is for future jobs unless if you have strong connection haven't you see those in private and state university still looking for job and noting at end...

This is totally uncalled for. Rubbishing a nigerian institution. Even if they r not allowed to serve, sure they r working on it. How can u just discredit an institution that was set up by the laws of d federation.

Every institution has its own flaws....
What a shite post.

Such a shame @op

favourmic:


So? Haven't you see secondary school student been employed? Under forces when they go for it and at the end they have good salaries? Have it in mind schools of now a days is for future jobs unless if you have strong connection haven't you see those in private and state university still looking for job and noting at end...

Is there anything useful being thought in the schools sef lol

JeffreyJamez:


Is there anything useful being thought in the schools sef lol

Yes self- reliance

nogames:


Yes self- reliance

I meant in the conventional schools lol

olusola2bello:
Folks need to understand that NOUN isn't a conventional school and not for young folks....its meant for those who want to work and go to school at d same time...d motto says 'Work and Learn'. So coming here and dissing the school isn't called for. Look for what suits you and stick to it.

Well said, you are right on point.

JeffreyJamez:


Lazy bone?...

Let's see

I work for a Construction Company, I'm a web/graphic designer on the side, I'm also into forex trading

Define Lazy again please?

Bro you dey fall my hand big time. Why waste your time and MB on that nitwit

as 4 me I think noun is d best school I can go cos I don't hv dat time to sit in a lecture hall becos I train myself feed myself no helper na only God I get I believe after my graduation with my influence I can get job cos I am already an entrepreneur making more money more than does dat went to ui up unilag etc I am doing well so my guy is not abt going to d biggest school BT hw u position Urself NOUN am proud of

Must ignorant people claim knowledge?? I am a proud final year law student of the National Open University of Nigeria, that school really a pillar of excellence. What does the poster mean by corruption. Is it the bribery and exam Mal practice in the conventional schools you want for us? Or is it the cultism and thuggery? Talking about experience, 95 percent of us are employed, about 40 percent of us are entrepreneurs and and self employed. I have never given anyone any money since I was admitted, I pay online like everyone else, no extortion. Please stop displaying your ignorance and arrogance.