Academic validation is sweet 🎀.

Nobody should deceive you into thinking academic validation is nonsense, especially in Nigeria.I understand that Nigeria is not an easy country to live in. I understand that people graduate with first-class degrees and still struggle to find jobs. I understand that having excellent grades does not automatically guarantee success.But why do we focus so much on the fact that academic excellence cannot guarantee success and ignore the opportunities it can create?Academic validation is sweet😂.There is something satisfying when I put in the work, write my exams, see my results and realise my efforts paid off.And beyond the satisfaction, there are actual opportunities to consider like Scholarships, postgraduate programmes, research opportunities, and certain jobs can place value on academic performance. A strong academic record can give you an advantage in these situations.Will I automatically get every opportunity because I have a good degree? NopeDoes that mean i should deliberately neglect my academics because I live in Nigeria? Absolutely not.I believe we can acknowledge the difficulties of this country without discouraging students from pursuing academic excellence.Of course, your grades should not be the only thing you have going for you. Develop practical skills. Learn how to communicate. Build relationships. Explore opportunities outside the classroom. Find ways to make yourself valuable beyond your certificate.But please, do not let anyone convince you that being serious about your academics is a waste of time.You can pursue a first-class degree and learn a practical skill. You can enjoy getting excellent grades and still explore other opportunities. You can be academically brilliant and financially <a class="tc-blue" href="https://intelligent.You" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">intelligent.You </a> do not have to choose between being book-smart and being street-smart,you can be both 🙃.Academic validation is sweet, and the opportunities it can create are worth taking seriously. Nigeria may be difficult, but I don't think that should be an excuse for giving up on academic excellence.Do your best. Get those A's. Develop yourself beyond the classroom, too, and if you have the opportunity to excel academically, why should you deliberately settle for less? Do you guys agree with me .Is academic excellence still worth pursuing in Nigeria🙃.

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