Tenah; 400L; MBBS

Q1: What inspired you to study at BMU?

A: I was driven by a deep zeal to help people suffering from various sicknesses, diseases, and ailments. And I love taking care of people. That passion pushed me to pursue medicine here at BMU.

Q2: Have you ever made a mistake as a student that taught you something important?

A: Yes, I have. One of my major mistakes was not reading at the right time I was supposed to. I also didn’t associate with certain people early enough who could have helped me academically, and understanding early that what works for others might not work for me and vice versa - when it comes to how best to study. These mistakes taught me the importance of time, discipline, and surrounding yourself with the right people.

Q3: What has been your hardest academic moment this semester, and were there times you cried?

A: One of my toughest moment was seeing a test score that turned out poorly, despite all the effort I put into preparing for it. And I fell ill one time. It affected my studies. It was very discouraging.

Q4: Do you think religion plays a role in academics?

A: Absolutely. I’m a Christian, and my faith has been a great strength to me academically. God gives me the ability to keep going, and the Holy Ghost guides me—even showing me what and where to read sometimes. Truly, being a Christian is an advantage in my academic life.

Because I can't do it alone.

Q5: What’s your honest opinion about romantic relationships in school?

A: If you don’t know God for yourself and are not mature all round, I’d advise you not to go into a relationship because you may not do it in a way that pleases Him. For some, relationships work out—even leading to marriage in school. But for me personally, relationships are a distraction for now. If you’re someone who gets easily carried away by emotions, then it’s better not to enter one.

Q6: Are you speaking from experience or just knowledge?

A: I’m speaking from knowledge and experiences from people around me.

Q7: Who has majorly shaped your academic journey?

A: Dr. Abaye— Dr Abaye is a Christian doctor who carries both God and medicine with so much grace. He encouraged me when I was preparing for my Mbbs exam. Also, my friends and family has been a great influence and encouragement.

Q8: What’s the biggest misconception lecturers have about students?

A: Many lecturers, once they see christian students, they assume they are always praying and never really reading. But that’s not exactly true. They barely see how certain students struggle to cope.

Q9: How do you define success as a student?

A: For me, true success is not just academic excellence or being an academic guru. I’ll consider myself a successful Christian medical student when I have carried the burden of God along with my academics. My dream is to heal people both physically and spiritually, and I’ll count myself successful when I achieve that.

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

A: “Is academic success a competition?”

My answer would be no. Success is not about others failing while you pass. It’s about making sure your tomorrow is better than your today. Don’t compare your progress with others—focus on growing and not negative comparison.