Onokpuvie Osogwekeme; 300L; Physiotherapy

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

A: Well, it was through my mom. I didn't even know that there was a school called BMU because, it's not that popular.

My mum found BMU while researching for a school for me to go. I decided to come because it was easier to get admission here; there was no POST-UTME and the cut-off mark was low for the course I wanted to study-medicine and surgery. Though, I was given another course.

Q2: Has BMU ever frustrated or annoyed you in any way and would you like to share any?

A: One of my major issues is the lack of water in the school. Another is the fact that there's no food during weekends in school.

Also, I don't like the difference in the school fees between indigenes and non-indigenes.

Q3: What's the hardest academic semester you've ever faced and were there times you cried?

A: First semester.

The courses were new and I did not have a proper introduction to them. Everything moved so fast and I was lagging behind.

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

A: I define failure as anything that does not give you peace of mind and personal

fulfillment. There are some things you do and you end up feeling disappointed in yourself. Though, it also depends on the kind of situation we're talking about. In academics, success in an exam, is when you're able to write something down that you're sure of.

Q5: Do you believe in God and why?

A: Yes, I do. I grew up in a Christian home. It was compulsory for everybody to go to church everytime. I've also had my own personal encounter with God.

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

A: Not necessarily, but yes, I believe religion plays a role in academics. Many people that do not believe in God, depend on their own strengths for exams and sometimes your strength is not enough. There's are situations that you know that you cannot handle on your own and you'll have to fall to God.

Q7: If you're the VC of the school for one day, what's the first thing you do?

A: I would like to listen to everybody's complaints.

Q8: Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?

A: Not in Nigeria.

Q9: Do you see yourself doing something inside or outside your field?

A: Both.

Q10: Do you have any business?

A: I'm into content writing and blogging. I haven't gotten clients yet, but I know I will. I use LinkedIn.

Q11: What do you think people misunderstand about your course?

A: That it's just massaging.

Q12: What's one thing that you can say to debunk that statement?

A: Yes, there are massaging techniques used in physical therapy but it's more than that. There are cases that involve using machines and it's more of post surgery treatments for people that have accidents and issues that have to do with movements and bone stuff.

Q13: Have you ever made any mistake as a student that has taught you a deep lesson? And have you ever failed as a student and how did you handle it?

A: Yes. Not reading on time was one mistake I made. I pray that God continues to help me to do my best. I failed a one-unit course first semester. I cried to my mom.

She sort of shoved it away because it was a one-unit course. I honestly did not expect it but I think that made me feel better.

Q14: If you held a position in the SUG BMU, what's one thing that would be different under your administration; one thing we'll know Osogwekeme for?

A: I want to be someone that listens to the opinions of the students.

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

A: Romantic relationships, in a way, affects your academics. People will be like, if you can balance your relationship and academics, then you're good. Balance is not that easy because relationships engage your mental and emotional well-being.

Q16: When would you know that you're ready for a relationship?

A: When I'm able to balance my academics with my everyday life and I've seen somebody that's good.

Q17: Do you wish to find your Mr. Right here?

A: No, I don't.