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So this blog is mostly for applying to colleges abroad and i will be sharing useful tips from websites that i have come across in my personal research and also my own personal insights into the process.

Non-Fiction

I’d love to tell a story And I hope I tell it right Of a people whose only power is drawn From an inner strength and might I’d love to tell a story Full of kinky knots and twists That form a lovely halo That smells like a coconut mist I’d love to tell a story Of brown eyes full of wisdom That sit atop a broad nose And lips that should not keep mum I’d love to tell a story Of skin rich in melanin And tended with shea butter To keep it supple and glowing I’d love to tell a story Of intelligence and resilience Of a people who fought To always keep their essence I’d love to tell a story Of grits and cornbread Of choices on whether to have turkey Or fried chicken instead I’d love to tell a story Of love and brotherhood Of trials and of murders From the depths of the hood I’d love to tell a story Of a transition from shackles An escape from oppression An abandonment of sickles I’d love to tell a story And I ho

What to do this summer if you're applying to college this year

1) Think about and outline a college essay As more and more schools sign onto the Common Application (over 400 colleges use it now), it's safe to say you'll apply to one that uses it for their admissions process. For this reason, you can get a jump start on an essay on any of the topics below: a. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.  b. Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you.  c. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence.  d. Describe a character in fiction, a historical figure, or a creative work (as in art, music, science, etc.) that has had an influence on you, and explain that influence.  e. A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an experience that illustrates wha

The American Dream

A lot of us have grown up with a dream of studying abroad. A lot of people believe it is an essential key to success. While that is not certain, the fact remains that thousands of Nigerians apply abroad each year and they need guidance and help. Several companies offer these services for exorbitant fees and yet don't do the best for their clients. But here on this platform, i will try to the best of my ability to give advice on how this process can be undertaken with successful results. You may ask: What makes you a good resource on this, but I will save that story for another blogpost. For now, I will give you the starting tips for this process. 1. Have a Plan B: I know, this is not a very encouraging way to start giving out tips, but it is essential. By all means have faith but also be smart and understand that one, this might not currently be your destiny and life can chart a different course for you so you have to be able to have a back-up institution to attend in your

Beat Procrastination

So I finally did this. It's been 2 years of planning and trying different blog hosts and just being lazy. But someone just told me as I discussed this for the umpteenth time that is was uncertain that I would have and successfully maintain a blog. Well, a competitive chord inside me was struck and I've set out to prove them wrong. Hopefully, by God's grace I can do it. I've always been someone who wanted to achieve something. To make an impact on the world and I've learnt that a good education, not just an academic one but one of the nuances of life is vital to this. So this blog is basically to share tips, opportunities and advice for teenagers like me who are actively seeking to be the best. On the blog, you'll find advice and guidelines on how to study abroad and how to survive it and be mentally, financially, spiritually and physically whole while away from the familiar. You'll also find advice on life issues and articles I've written in response

Inspirational Quote to start off