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Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Calculux95: 7:40am On Dec 10, 2016 |
fratermathy: Correct me if I'm wrong but attaining a doctorate degree in Nigeria is generally seen as reaching the peak of your academic career. Please if there are other criterias higher than a doctorate degree that has to be obtained before you can be termed as being at the peak of your career, kindly enlighten me. |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Holysholay: 7:40am On Dec 10, 2016 |
I started PhD at age 27 (unilorin, 2009), obtained BSc and MSc also @ Unilorin. I should have finished at age 30, but had to travel abroad to start PhD afresh in 2011. Finally obtained my PhD at age 31. So it is possible. Remember, had to waste 1 year on NYSC before MSc. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Calculux95: 7:42am On Dec 10, 2016 |
Olumoze: Agreed I'm just saying it's possible, although difficult. |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by fratermathy(m): 7:42am On Dec 10, 2016 |
Coldfeet: Supervisors are used by many unserious students as excuses. My M.A. Supervisor is usually demonized by plenty students and I was "brainwashed" into that. However, I soon found out that many of the students demonizing him for keeping them there for years do not turn in chapters as and when due and even when they do, they don't undertake a thorough research. Most just want a degree and think any supervisor would give it to them on a platter of gold. No supervisor is evil. Although there are quite a few exceptions who would genuinely delay serious students for whatever reason, most will not have issues with you if you do the right things. Even those that have issues can be approached diplomatically and you can make them see where you are coming from. Some of us that keep making reference to schooling outside the country fail to take into cognizance, the fact that there are better libraries there and the student going there has a necessity to finish on time because of costs of living and expectations. 3 Likes |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by fratermathy(m): 7:45am On Dec 10, 2016 |
Calculux95: Not at all. The height of your academic career is a Professorship. Getting a doctorate is just a conduit towards being a Professor. If you don't intend to pursue a career in the academia, then getting a doctorate may mean the height of your academic 'achievements'. For those in the academia, after a doctorate, you still have an additional 10years, all things being equal, together with about 30 well researched publications, before you become a Professor. In the US, it is generally faster and the term "professor" is generally used to refer to Assistant Professors and Full Professors. And becareful of how you use the phrase "generally seen as" because most Nigerians do know that Professors are at the apex of their careers and are far higher than doctorate degree holders. |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by zinnyamyk1: 7:48am On Dec 10, 2016 |
yes it's very possible. if a student is able to acquire Bsc at 20/21. |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Calculux95: 7:51am On Dec 10, 2016 |
fratermathy: LOL I highly doubt that our esteemed country follows that pattern, if they do you'll probably rarely ever find a professor. I might be wrong but I believe the system Nigerian Institutions employ is, if you have a doctorate degree from a renowned academic institution then the title is immediately conferred on you. But then again that's my opinion. |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by fratermathy(m): 7:54am On Dec 10, 2016 |
Calculux95: NO ONE WILL GIVE YOU A PROFESSORSHIP SIMPLY FOR GETTING A PHD. Getting a PhD qualifies you for Lecturer II rank. From there you move through the ranks below, with publications and teaching experience: Lecturer I Senior Lecturer Reader Professor. Moving from one rank to another takes atleast 3 years, if you satisfy all requirements. Then again, you'll have to undergo external assessment before you can become a Reader (associate) and a full Professor. Sometimes, the bureaucracy in attaining a Professorship takes years. On the average, the amount of years you'd take to become a Professor after your PhD is 10-15. Sometimes, politics is even involved. You should educate yourself on issues such as these if you have any interests whatsoever in academics. 4 Likes |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by NickD(m): 8:00am On Dec 10, 2016 |
LARRYDKING:Y u wan give am high blood pressure na. PhD is minimum of 3years but in the institute where I am in uniport u can do it for 2years but it's gonna cost u a lot though. 1 Like |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Calculux95: 8:02am On Dec 10, 2016 |
fratermathy: I have no interest in pursuing a career in academia. I believe this exchange just became irrelevant The fact remains a professor of mine is aged 25..... He remains my inspiration in all my academic pursuits. Your choice to belive or not I bid you a good day Sir |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by ayofimihan(m): 8:03am On Dec 10, 2016 |
Yep. Very much possible. I'd finish sch at 22(masters inclusive).. If I wanted to have a Ph.D. I think that's achievable before 30. 2 Likes |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by md4real(m): 8:05am On Dec 10, 2016 |
Yes I have seen one. Finished service at 23. MSC Unilag which is a year and PhD UNN last 4 years.... All before 29 |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by fratermathy(m): 8:11am On Dec 10, 2016 |
Calculux95: And I put it to you categorically that you are either a liar or you don't know what a Professor is. Assuming the person completed his or her PhD at 24, it'd still take atleast 10 years in Nigeria and atleast 5 years in the US for the person to become a full Professor. Then again, the person maybe called Professor as a honorary title. Every intelligent person is called that at one point in time or another. I call one of the intelligent and young PhD holders I know as Professor but that is strictly honorary and personal. I like people who learn and accept that they have goofed. You can't just drop a bomb such as this and expect everyone to swallow it. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by seunoni34(m): 8:15am On Dec 10, 2016 |
directonpc:It's not about money it's about fulfillment. There's a great and high level of respect attached to having a PhD. Don't underate paper certification because it seems useless in Nigeria, alot of establishments still give honor to certificates. It's gonna give you an edge if you're to go for managerial positions in the future. Who will not want to have an hr or Business developer who has a PhD? Forget all those hype about certificate being useless. Theres a lot of prestige attached to it. 5 Likes |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by seunoni34(m): 8:20am On Dec 10, 2016 |
Calculux95:Not at all o. PhD only gives you a Dr title, it will take years before you attain the rank of a prof, that must be after so much approvable publications. It's not easy o! 2 Likes |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by foxy2002: 8:23am On Dec 10, 2016 |
First of all, there is nothing like impossible. Yes you can get it done before you turn 30. It depends on you, your school and God (because some people can intentionally try to slow you down when they see you are young). I have a Ph.D degree and I'm 32 (I took some break after my M.Sc - 1 year waiting for a job and writing my professional exams and 4 years to work, and save money before I started the progragramme) and yes from Nigeria...UNIBEN...and I'm a female. It will be challenging but determination and God supersede everything. Uniben has a policy of at least 3 years, at most 5 years...anything above 5 years, the School's Senate will almost not award you the degree. So if you do the math, I should have gotten my Ph.D relatively at 27. 3 Likes |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Acecube(m): 8:27am On Dec 10, 2016 |
possible at Unilorin, the thing is most times the money to pursue advance degrees especially PhD is quite much. So some persons need to work a bit. Graduate 21/22, service 23... masters 18 months... PhD 3-5 years. |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Kdamilola(m): 8:31am On Dec 10, 2016 |
peacesamuel94: Yes, it is very possible! Let's assume you are 18 right now and studying a 4 year course... You should be out of school by 22 ceteris paribus, and by 24 you are done with service even if there's slight delay in deployment! Masters is 1.5-2 years again ceteris paribus. By then, u'd be 26. After that, start your doctorate degree and finish in your late 29! This I think is achievable IF you are financially buoyant and needs not working! But for those you said u've came across, they might not have no sch luxury of getting someone to sponsor them above bachelor degree, hence the delay. Hope I try to make myself clear enough! Thanks. |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by jomoh: 8:31am On Dec 10, 2016 |
peacesamuel94: Don't mind that guy. it is very possible but PhD is the most tricky where you need most prayer because if you fall into the hand of a wrong professor, you may be done for. to can even decide to put your service year on hold giving you an extra 1year. you can do your masters in Uni. Ilorin they hardly go on strikes and have a very fast academic calender. then look for a university that rarely strikes, well organised and has less sourcy professors for your Phd. E.g. Uni. Ibadan. though I don't know about their professors but the remaining two is ok. |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Kdamilola(m): 8:37am On Dec 10, 2016 |
Calculux95: No need to doubt, just do your research! The minimum of years I think you could have bagged your ph.D before becoming a professor in the Nigerian system is 10! So, kindly enlighten yourself more on it please. 3 Likes |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Amalision: 8:42am On Dec 10, 2016 |
it is very very possible. I am 28 years and I am currently doing my PhD here in Nigeria (roughly 1 year now). I will be done three years from now. Based on current NUC guideline u can start your dissertation/research right from the time u started. by the time u are done with course work and seminar, u will immediately present your PhD dissertation/research as applicable to your department. My course work is just 3 course(though I will present one seminar each acceptable for publication in a journal to lecturers in charge of the courses) plus one seminar which will be presented to department n faculty. if ASUU does not go on strike, tell me how am I not going to finish in a maximum of 5 years at worst? 2 Likes |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Zedoo(m): 8:44am On Dec 10, 2016 |
What dis is doing on the FrontPage still eludes posterity. Is the aim to get a degree for degree or knowledge sake, If for knowledge sake (lies) what are you still doing going to the same education system that has kept you handicapped ever since you set foot in it.... Just a question.. |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Cindino20(m): 8:45am On Dec 10, 2016 |
lawani: Crap...advisin someone who intend to do a doctorate to use wikipedia ![]() ![]() ![]() Obviously u ve lil or no knowledge abt the subject matter. @OP after your Bachelors ..look for a tuition free country to do your masters eg Germany..(if you ve the means go to the US) and after your masters if you make a good grade...you will get a phd offer with funding. I will advise you not to do your graduate study in Nigeria esp as your course is research based. |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by VickyRotex(f): 9:13am On Dec 10, 2016 |
LARRYDKING: Haaaa! 15 ke? How na? ![]() |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Olupapa(m): 9:15am On Dec 10, 2016 |
I will advise you to relax. Believe me, you can do it. Worst cases only occur on rare cases. Just focus and be Prayerful. Estimate Minimum of 2 years for Masters and 3 years for PhD. God can do it. |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Certifiedboss: 9:18am On Dec 10, 2016 |
peacesamuel94: My cousin is concluding her PhD in 3months. She's 28 |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by homesteady(m): 9:22am On Dec 10, 2016 |
Calculux95: Nooo ohh! A professor is like a god wherever he or she is! It really takes time and lot of research to become a professor! In UNIBEN, there is only one professor in Anatomy department currently, and she is one very old white woman, who got her PhD in the 60`s. And there are many PhD holders there, PHD holders who are consultants and fellows of West Africa college of Surgery! 3 Likes |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by guiddoti: 9:34am On Dec 10, 2016 |
peacesamuel94:If there is no hater, it's very possible within the context of your age. You should also consider other factors as well, like ASUU strike etc |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by Omonoba1: 9:37am On Dec 10, 2016 |
homesteady:yeah,,she's prof baxter grillo..To be a prof isn't just a walk in the park.. It takes time and frequent publications 1 Like |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by mengho(m): 9:39am On Dec 10, 2016 |
why are people in so much rush, even if you get the PHD, some rich kid with only a 3rd class B.SC might still be your oga at work 1-unless ofcourse you aint planing to work in Nigeria. 2-God helps you due to ur strong prayers & dedication. Just chillax, shebi you are in a hurry to go somewhere |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by directonpc(m): 9:46am On Dec 10, 2016 |
uzolexis:You are right sha! It's a cool dream when u have a rich dad to fund ur education till PhD |
Re: Is Becoming A Phd Holder Possible In Your 20s by directonpc(m): 9:47am On Dec 10, 2016 |
seunoni34:Even Mark will prefer to hire business experts with PhD. U are right. 1 Like |
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