Anonymous II; 200L; MBBS

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

A: My father decided. During JAMB, I initially chose UNIUYO but he insisted on BMU, so I followed since he’s the one paying my fees.

Q2: What’s the greatest struggle you’ve ever faced as a student?

A: Lack of money.

Q3: What’s the hardest academic moment or semester you’ve faced?

A: Mr. Patani’s impromptu test and physics this semester. It moved too fast and caught me off guard.

Q4: Have you ever made any mistakes as a student that taught you lessons?

A: Misusing money and ending up starving.

Q5: Have you ever failed as a student?

A: No, not from the results I’ve seen.

Q6: How do you define failure and success as a student?

A: Failure is depending on sorting or cheating instead of studying. Success is being dedicated and disciplined in learning.

Q7: Do you believe in God and why?

A: Yes, 100%. God has provided for my family miraculously, like when we needed school fees.

Q8: Do you think religion plays a role in academics?

A: To some extent, yes. Everyone should hold on to their faith.

Q9: Would you say coming to BMU is God’s plan for you?

A: I don’t know; it was my father’s decision.

Q10: Has BMU ever frustrated or annoyed you?

A: Yes, many times — poor communication of information, hostel inconveniences, noisy classmates, and lateness in school schedules.

Q11: The course you’re studying — is it passion or purpose?

A: Initially, I wanted Petroleum Engineering because I liked the name. But my father pushed me into Medicine. I’ve grown into it and don’t regret it.

Q12: Are there people or experiences that confirm you’re meant to be here?

A: Not really. I’m not very social. I mostly keep to myself.

Q13: What’s the biggest misconception lecturers have about students?

A: That we’re unserious.

Q14: Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?

A: As a successful medical practitioner, probably a surgeon, financially stable, and supporting my family.

Q15: If you were the VC of BMU for one day, what would you do?

A: Fix the smell around the school and make improvements in infrastructure.

Q16: Are you running for SCG elections? If not, would you?

A: No, I’m not into politics.

Q17: If you did run, what would be different under your leadership?

A: I’d focus on student welfare, especially in hostels, to make life more convenient.

Q18: Are there faults in the Nigerian educational system you’d like to change?

A: Yes. Education is unnecessarily difficult. We need more technology and modern equipment to match global standards.

Q19: What’s your honest opinion about romantic relationships in school?

A: They’re fine if you can balance them. Personally, I avoid them because I get easily distracted.

Q20: What’s your criteria for entering into a relationship?

A: I want to be independent first, and the person must be God-fearing, sensible, and focused.

Q21: Do you wish to find your Mr. Right in BMU?

A: No, not from Bayelsa. But if nature makes it happen, so be it.