Final-Year Students Reflect on Five Years Spent at the American University of Nigeria

14/07/2024 1h 30min Temporada 1 Episodio 1

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Welcome to this edition where we delve into the heart of American University of Nigeria (AUN) and uncover the unique experiences that shape its vibrant community. Join me as I introduce an array of insightful final year guests who are now alumni, each sharing their journey through the halls of AUN, their academic pursuits, and personal interests.

In this episode, we explore the critical importance of punctuality and its embodiment within AUN's Honor Society. Listen as my guests reflect on their reasons for choosing AUN, comparing the freedoms they enjoy here with those at other Nigerian universities. We dive deep into personal growth stories, the challenges faced, and the triumphs achieved during their time at AUN.

Engage with us as we discuss the power of public speaking, the hurdles encountered by NES majors in their final projects, and the invaluable lessons learned through patience, perseverance, and love. My guests offer their candid advice to AUN's founder and share their vision for addressing systemic issues within Nigeria, aiming to contribute to its betterment.

Stay tuned till the end for our concluding remarks, where we provide thoughtful advice for AUN’s future and underline the significance of its continued legacy. This is a conversation not to be missed—insightful, inspiring, and packed with valuable takeaways. Join us now and be part of this compelling journey!



Chapters:

[00:00] Introduction
[04:00] Guest Introductions: Majors and Personal Interests
[07:12] Discussion on Punctuality
[10:38] The Importance of Punctuality in AUN's Honor Society
[11:20] Journey to AUN: How Each Guest Arrived
[16:11] Comparing Freedoms at AUN with Other Nigerian Universities
[20:40] Personal Reflections: Achieving Goals at AUN
[28:03] How AUN Facilitates Personal Growth and Development
[44:33] Town Hall Meeting: Addressing Student Grievances
[48:09] AUN’s Impact on Public Speaking Skills
[49:50] Challenges Faced by NES Majors with Final Year Projects
[53:50] Advising AUN’s Founder: Suggestions for Improvement
[56:09] Systemic Issues in Nigeria: AUN's Structural Comparisons
[01:00:35] Reflections on Undergraduate Challenges and Learnings
[01:03:20] Continued Discussion on Nigeria’s Systemic Issues and AUN
[01:04:44] Lessons on Patience, Perseverance, Love, Human Nature and our Vision for the Future
[01:13:55] Analyzing Nigeria’s Systemic Issues and Our Contributions to Improvement
[01:26:35] Conclusion: Advice for AUN and the Importance of Its Continuity




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