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https://youtu.be/Qae7juUJvK4
🎙️ Dive into an inspiring journey with Ilham Malabu, the brilliant founder of and top graduate in Engineering from the American University of Nigeria.
In this episode, Ilham opens up about her motivations, passions, and aspirations. We explore her numerous awards, family reactions, and the intriguing choice of engineering as her major. Discover her insights on internships, career paths, and overcoming final year project challenges.
We tackle critical topics like gender dynamics in engineering, academic success on female and male children, and historical perspectives on women's roles. We talk about overcoming camera shyness and my admiration for computer engineering.
From discussing the influence of her YouTube channel on Communications and Multimedia Design as a backup plan to her plans for NYSC and exploring passions through a gap year, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Ilham also suggests improvements for AUN's School of Engineering, talks about solar panel projects, and addresses electricity and power issues in Nigeria.
Learn about her interests in bioinformatics, postgraduate studies, career aspirations, and insights into the Nigerian film industry. We highlight challenges in Nigeria, focusing on electricity and youth emigration, and share experiences of being abroad and missing local food.
Ilham's art writing skills, the role of "Yonki Abuja" in cultural documentation, and the importance of editing for perfection are discussed. The episode concludes with the value of peer feedback and the importance of listening and conversation.
Join us for a powerful discussion that explores the intersections of art, engineering, and the challenges faced by Nigerian youth. Don't miss this captivating episode!
🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful episodes!
#DeepDiveWithAkachukwu #IlhamMalabu #Yonki #Engineering #Art #NigerianYouth #AUN #Podcast
Podcast Chapters:[00:00] Intro[02:06] Ilham's Awards from American University of Nigeria[02:43] Choosing Engineering as a Major[04:17] Family Reactions to Awards[04:53] Internship and Career Paths; AUN's Liberal Arts System[07:55] Challenges in Ilham’s Final Year Project[08:51] Akachukwu on Computer Engineering and Admiration for the Field[10:50] Overcoming Camera Shyness and Coaching Experience[11:57] Gender Dynamics in Engineering[12:58] Handling Academic Success of Female Children vs. Male Children[13:34] Historical Perspective on Women's Roles and Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech[16:18] Downsides of Working Women and Impact on Children[19:47] Motivation During Challenging Times in Computer Engineering[21:31] Choosing Majors and Childhood Influences[25:47] Why Akachukwu Left Cinematography Pursuit in Georgia[28:40] Pursuing Passions: Art Reporting (yonkiabuja.com), YouTube, and Computer Engineering Plans[29:28] Plans for NYSC Year and University Clarity[29:56] Age of University Entry and Criteria for Enrolling Children[31:53] Taking a Gap Year to Explore Passions[33:10] American University of Nigeria's Unique Experience[38:25] Suggested Improvements for AUN's School of Engineering[39:11] Involvement in Solar Panel Projects[40:06] Necessity of New Engineering and Law Schools at AUN[41:12] Electricity and Power Issues in Nigeria and AUN[41:52] Ilham's PostGraduate Studies and Interest in Bioinformatics[42:33] Benefits of Bioinformatics to Humanity[45:18] Introduction to Bioinformatics through AUN's Honor Society’s Health Week[46:42] Career Aspirations, Nigerian Film Industry Insights, and Getting In[51:50] Challenges in Nigeria, Focus on Electricity, and Youth Emigration[55:40] The Experience of Being Abroad and Missing Local Food[57:07] Exchange Program at AUN and Returning Home[57:47] Ilham’s Favourite Nigerian Soups and Delicacies[59:42] Advising Relations on AUN[01:00:07] Ilham’s Art Writing Skills and "Yonki Abuja" for Cultural Documentation
https://youtu.be/Qae7juUJvK4
🎙️ Dive into an inspiring journey with Ilham Malabu, the brilliant founder of and top graduate in Engineering from the American University of Nigeria.
In this episode, Ilham opens up about her motivations, passions, and aspirations. We explore her numerous awards, family reactions, and the intriguing choice of engineering as her major. Discover her insights on internships, career paths, and overcoming final year project challenges.
We tackle critical topics like gender dynamics in engineering, academic success on female and male children, and historical perspectives on women's roles. We talk about overcoming camera shyness and my admiration for computer engineering.
From discussing the influence of her YouTube channel on Communications and Multimedia Design as a backup plan to her plans for NYSC and exploring passions through a gap year, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Ilham also suggests improvements for AUN's School of Engineering, talks about solar panel projects, and addresses electricity and power issues in Nigeria.
Learn about her interests in bioinformatics, postgraduate studies, career aspirations, and insights into the Nigerian film industry. We highlight challenges in Nigeria, focusing on electricity and youth emigration, and share experiences of being abroad and missing local food.
Ilham's art writing skills, the role of "Yonki Abuja" in cultural documentation, and the importance of editing for perfection are discussed. The episode concludes with the value of peer feedback and the importance of listening and conversation.
Join us for a powerful discussion that explores the intersections of art, engineering, and the challenges faced by Nigerian youth. Don't miss this captivating episode!
🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful episodes!
#DeepDiveWithAkachukwu #IlhamMalabu #Yonki #Engineering #Art #NigerianYouth #AUN #Podcast
Podcast Chapters:[00:00] Intro[02:06] Ilham's Awards from American University of Nigeria[02:43] Choosing Engineering as a Major[04:17] Family Reactions to Awards[04:53] Internship and Career Paths; AUN's Liberal Arts System[07:55] Challenges in Ilham’s Final Year Project[08:51] Akachukwu on Computer Engineering and Admiration for the Field[10:50] Overcoming Camera Shyness and Coaching Experience[11:57] Gender Dynamics in Engineering[12:58] Handling Academic Success of Female Children vs. Male Children[13:34] Historical Perspective on Women's Roles and Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech[16:18] Downsides of Working Women and Impact on Children[19:47] Motivation During Challenging Times in Computer Engineering[21:31] Choosing Majors and Childhood Influences[25:47] Why Akachukwu Left Cinematography Pursuit in Georgia[28:40] Pursuing Passions: Art Reporting (yonkiabuja.com), YouTube, and Computer Engineering Plans[29:28] Plans for NYSC Year and University Clarity[29:56] Age of University Entry and Criteria for Enrolling Children[31:53] Taking a Gap Year to Explore Passions[33:10] American University of Nigeria's Unique Experience[38:25] Suggested Improvements for AUN's School of Engineering[39:11] Involvement in Solar Panel Projects[40:06] Necessity of New Engineering and Law Schools at AUN[41:12] Electricity and Power Issues in Nigeria and AUN[41:52] Ilham's PostGraduate Studies and Interest in Bioinformatics[42:33] Benefits of Bioinformatics to Humanity[45:18] Introduction to Bioinformatics through AUN's Honor Society’s Health Week[46:42] Career Aspirations, Nigerian Film Industry Insights, and Getting In[51:50] Challenges in Nigeria, Focus on Electricity, and Youth Emigration[55:40] The Experience of Being Abroad and Missing Local Food[57:07] Exchange Program at AUN and Returning Home[57:47] Ilham’s Favourite Nigerian Soups and Delicacies[59:42] Advising Relations on AUN[01:00:07] Ilham’s Art Writing Skills and "Yonki Abuja" for Cultural Documentation
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