Nelly Ilamini; 200L; MBBS

Q1: How did you come to BMU?

A: I first heard about BMU in 2023 while I was doing JUPEB. I was searching for universities that offered scholarship opportunities when a friend told me about BMU. I looked it up online, liked what I saw, and made it my first choice in JAMB.

Q2: How do you define failure and success?

A: When you fail and cry, the reason behind your tears matters. Is it because others passed you, or because the score you got doesn’t reflect your true ability? To me, success is when I perform better than my previous attempt. Your success is always a reflection of your preparation.

Q3: Have you ever failed as a student? If yes, what’s one thing it has taught you?

A: Yes, I failed during my JUPEB, and I cried. What I learned from that experience is this: you must truly know things, not just assume you know them. Stop thinking that because you’re intelligent, you automatically know everything. Just like the CPU is to a computer, our brain is to our mind. No matter how high your IQ is, you still need to feed your brain with knowledge for it to function.

Q4: Have you made any mistakes as a student? If yes, what did the mistake teach you?

A: One mistake I made was assuming I had deep knowledge of a subject when in reality I only knew it on the surface. Another mistake was procrastination. God had already taught me about avoiding procrastination before I entered university, but I still fell into it. That mistake left me under unnecessary pressure during exams.

Q5: Do you believe in God and why?

A: Yes, I believe in God because He’s worth believing in.

Q6: Do you think religion plays a role in academics?

A: I would prefer to call it fellowship with God. Because of my fellowship with Him, and my diligence in applying success principles, I know I’ll do better. It gives me an advantage that others may not have.

Q7: Would God EQUALLY help students who have been diligent since the beginning of the semester and those who only run to Him during exams?

A: If the students who only run to God during exams have been diligently applying success principles, they will likely still pass. In fact, they will reap what they sowed. But that doesn’t necessarily mean God was on their side. We see many people who are not godly still prospering, simply because they obey universal laws of success.

Q8: What’s your honest opinion about romantic relationships in school?

A: There are different age groups in university, and people who are more mature are more likely to enter relationships. But everyone’s path in life is different—you can’t use another person’s to define yours.

You must be discerning and ensure that your relationships don’t get out of hand. Be clear about your boundaries with the opposite gender.

First of all, know your worth. If you’re an exceptional lady, fewer guys will approach you because they may feel they don’t measure up to your standards. But if you don’t know your worth, you’ll attract more guys who see you as less.

The reason many discourage relationships in school is because most guys haven’t yet found themselves. They don’t know their purpose or what they truly want in life.

The most important thing is to have a strong relationship with the Holy Spirit—He will guide you. And the more knowledge you gain about relationships, the wiser your decisions will be.

Q9: Who instantly comes to mind when I ask about someone who has shaped your academic journey?

A: My senior from secondary school, who is now a very good friend. He’s currently in 400L, MBBS, in another university.

Q10: What’s one question you wished I asked you?

A: “Have you eaten?”