Anonymous I; 400L; Physiotherapy

Q1: How did you get to know about BMU and how did you come here?

A: I got to know about BMU during my JAMB tutorial at Brain Tutorial in Ile-Ife, Osun State. My director told me about BMU and that I could gain admission with my score. That’s how I came here.

Q2: Would you say you’re walking in purpose or doing your course out of passion?

A: Both. I wanted Medicine initially, but God redirected me to Physiotherapy. At first, I didn’t like it, but now I see it as God’s plan and I’m grateful I didn’t switch.

Q3: What’s has been your hardest academic moment and did you cry?

A: My first Viva in 300 level. The first examiner asked a question I’d never heard before, I panicked, and it destabilized me. When I got home, I cried.

Q4: How do you identify success and failure as a student?

A: Success is individual. For me, anything less than an “A” feels like failure. But generally, failure is an “F” — though sometimes circumstances like sickness or emotional instability can affect performance.

Q5: Have you ever made any mistake as a student, and what lesson did it teach you?

A: Yes, I once failed to stamp my passbook before exams and was almost disqualified from writing. I learned to never ignore school instructions. Also, I once made a poor friendship decision — I learned to always let God lead in relationships.

Q6: What do people misunderstand most about your course?

A: People think physiotherapists are just masseuses, but it’s much deeper than that.

Q7: What’s the biggest misconception lecturers have about students?

A: They think students who sit at the back or are quiet don’t know anything. They also misinterpret jovial female students as being flirtatious, which is wrong.

Q8: Do you believe in God and why?

A: Yes. The complexity of creation and the human body shows there must be a Creator. Dissecting a body in anatomy made me realize God is real.

Q9: Does religion play a role in academics?

A: Yes and no. Anyone who studies will pass, regardless of religion. But Christians have an advantage — the Holy Spirit can remind us of what we’ve read and even teach us.

Q10: What faults do you see in the Nigerian educational system, and what would you change?

A: Corruption in admissions. Merit should come first — not connections or state of origin.

Q11: If you were VC for a day, what would you do first?

A: Provide more conducive classrooms and ensure all courses, including Physiotherapy, are properly accredited.

Q12: Who has most shaped your academic journey?

A: My mum — she’s my number one supporter and always reminds me I can do it.

Q13: What’s your greatest struggle as a student?

A: Sometimes financial challenges.

Q14: As a potential student vendor, what challenge do you foresee in balancing academics and business?

A: People forget that academics brought them to school. I’d prioritize my studies and reduce business intensity when its interferes.

Q15: What’s your honest opinion about relationships in school?

A: It’s not a distraction if you’re mature and led by God. Relationship should build, not break you. It’s fine to find love in school — just have emotional and spiritual stability first.

Q16: Do you wish to meet your Mr. Right in this university?

A: Yes, there’s nothing wrong with that. Location doesn’t matter.

Q17: If you held a position in the SUG BMU, what's one thing we're going to know Damola for?

A: I’m not interested in politics. But if I were president, I’d ensure transparency in student governance.

Q18: What’s one question you wish I asked you?

A: Why some students don’t do well despite being intelligent. Some face emotional, financial, or family struggles that affect their academics — so we shouldn’t judge quickly.