I am a Nigerian!
That statement says a lot more than it seems. This is because as a Nigerian child,I have been conditioned to never accept or dwell in whatever situation I find myself, instead I have to think of the next possible (or sometimes impossible) step.
When I was very much younger,I felt being the most brilliant pupil in class was the biggest deal. Then I went on to secondary school where getting promoted to the next class was the biggest deal. What next? scaling through junior secondary to senior secondary school, then the finals!
Ok let me take a pause.
The finals were not the normal promotional examinations, in fact I was told to view it as a do or die affair- the beginning or end of my life!
Seems too dramatic yeah?
Obviously, you are not a Nigerian!
Moving on to gaining admission to the top university in the country was the next big step, then overcoming different carryovers, sick lecturers, boring courses and then the FINALS OF THE FINALS!
Another pause again.
Ok, at this point you probably have given up on the educational system, many thanks to Fs you managed to bag, and all you want is to be done with the drama! Then you remember,oh! one more step,NYSC!!!!
So here I am, hours after getting my certificate and I am thinking, what next?
Some of y'all will say marriage, jobs or masters.
Typical Nigerians I suppose!
Never would you hear 'take a trip','focus on yourself for once' or 'just sleep'.
Oh well, we like to think we must be survivors even when we are at war ONLY with ourselves!
So, what do I do after NYSC?
18 comments:
Tour Europe my dear... That's a dream
Typically we are survivors so touring Europe is but a dream right now but we are working for it.
Congratulations again. Do something you always wanted to do... The world is your oasis.
Hmmmmm..... Wat next!!! Get a nice job nd den enjoy ur life or take a trip... But sleep comes in between.. Don't joke wt dt��....dts my opinion
Marriage baybey. Let's born babies!
Exactly Oyindamola!!!!
Thank you once again dear.
You know I don't joke with my sleep Bimbola(lol)
Congrats once again to us!
Lol
Really??
Interesting!
Next step is to avoid going back getting allowee from parents... Financial freedom is independence
A nice trip wld have being luvly.... Stay sumwhr close to d beach and relax, taking out tym intermittently to jot down ideas bt mehnnn 9ja it's "thinking on the go"... Hustle continues.. . expectations aplenty...
Rest & Think on the go"...... I feel like sleeping but I need to be financially independent
Spend time with yourself, learning who you are and the things that interest you and turn that into income. That way you'll never have to work a day in your life. (I wish i knew this earlier in life)
Also, have some miles on you. Visit new countries, learn a new language, meet new people. Don't be in a haste to join the rat race we refer to as "life". Explore, write a book, do the things that scare you the most because frankly you will not have this moment again.
Congratulations once again my darling. God bless you! You're a smart girl (too smart sef) and i know you'll figure it out. Remember, we're here if you need us!
Thinking of what to do after NYSC should start before NYSC
Awwwwwwwwwww!!!
You burst my brain err'time
I really need to get out of my head sometimes
Thanks once again
The balls you think you hold in your palms could change after NYSC.
Its a whole different game entirely!
Exactly dear!
Lol
Same here!
Definitely,to get a nice job
Hehehe..I trust you
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