YOU HAVE POWER OVER DEPRESSION.

My journey in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka began in 2006. I arrived school with my stove, Ghana-must-go bag filled with foodstuff, my Echolac box and what have you. As I left home all the neighbours cheered me on!
"Chibuuuu go well o" some said.
I started attending lectures, running from NSLT to Jimbaz to Carver building and then to GS Building. It was fun. I was beginning to make new friends, by this time Akintola/Akpabio hall was still male hostel so I often passed the night there, or sometimes at Mbanefo hall. It was a whole new world.
Then, one thing led to another and I lost that admission. I tried everything but to no avail. It finally dawned on me I was going to write jamb again when I saw my friends writing the first semester exams and I couldn't. I cried!
How do I go back home with all this load I came with and tell everyone it didn't work out again? How?
No way! I started squatting up and down. I finally rented a house in town opposite peace park, and there I prepared for the next jamb wrote it and passed, applied for UNN and miraculously got in!
The journey started all over, I kept pushing and then came 2011 when I was to graduate and everything scattered. One thing led to another year, then another extra year, then another extra year, each day was filled with tears, fear, diminishing hopes, disappointments, all my world was crashing in, it went on and on until I realized I was still trying to graduate at 2016...
10years of my life had been poured into this thing called B.Sc.
You see this thing called depression? It's real but not 'realer' than faith in God and his word. I was down to the barest. Some of my friends left. I had breakfast, launch and dinner with depression and failure. I could tell you the smell of their cologne, we slept in the same bed, but me, take my life? No way!
See, I'm not really talking to everyone who's facing depressing moments, no, I'm talking to those whose depression have largely resulted from a failed academic pursuit.
While I kept trying to fix myself, I saw many suicide cases on campus and I never stopped wondering why the thoughts never crossed my mind. I felt I had every reason to end it, but no I kept hearing words like,
"There is hope for a tree, even if it is cut down at the scent of water it shall rise again"
Oh my! Those words were popular in fellowship, so they stuck. At the scent of water!
I know this might sound a bit religious, but let me not bore you. Beyond all of this I figured some practical ways to get ahead.
Every time I spoke to or encouraged someone there was this sense of fulfillment that rushed all over me. So I realized that one thing I must do was to develop a sense of fulfillment in other things asides from academics and that will give me the energy to push my studies.
So once in a while, I would organize trainings on campus and share things with people, as I did, I felt more alive. There was energy again. I even organized a film show.
It was at this time I started pushing my business mindset, why? I was trying to create fulfillment. And this is something you must do. Once you loose your sense of joy or fulfillment it's only a matter of time before you do something nasty. So, to my friends on this journey don't just tie your fulfillment to academic pursuits. Figure something out, create fulfillment.
I remember it was in the middle of this mess that I wrote a proposal to all the NYSC secretariats in the five eastern states to come train corps members in camp.
It seemed like a Joke, but I did it, I did my letter head, ID card for my company, printed complimentary cards, enveloped the proposal, wore my suit and went to all the states in a space of two days submitting proposals in person.
When I was done I came back to my base. One week nobody called me. So I forgot it! One day I woke up to a text message from Imo NYSC secretariat to come facilitate trainings on camp. Oh boy! See me o. Me that don't have B. SC. I don't even have GPA, I'm now going to train graduates.
I laughed and cried at the same time, it was a big deal for me. I called and confirmed the text. That week I hit Owerri. I saw some of my juniors in camp, and they were like how far, but hey I'm here now!
I spoke to over 2000 students who kept addressing me by my company name, only if they knew what I was dealing with. Even now as you read this I'm still trying to deal with the ripple effects of those supposed wasted years, sometimes I feel like I'm behind schedule, but hey, this is life and we must deal with it. You must get tough.
See my friends, I took this time to let you know you can go through it! I'm just one example in a million others, Past. Michael Agrippah is one of such, Uncle Chimezie Odionye is one of such, Past. Obumneme Okeke is another lion with a unique story, Chime Simon my brother who inspired me to share this is another great lion with a great story. We crossed this path and here we are waving at you to come over to this side.
Keep faith alive. If you must drop out, drop out of school, but don't drop out of life. There is so much more that you can be that you haven't yet realized. You have power over depression. Yes you do! Tell him I said so.
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I Overcame

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FUTO Post-UTME/DE 2019: Cut-off Mark, Screening Dates, Eligibility and Registration Details

FUTO Post-UTME/DE sales of form, cut-off mark, cost, eligibility, screening dates, deadline and registration details for the 2019/2020 Academic Session have been announced. Cut-off mark is 180. Cost is N2000. Deadline is July 12th, 2019. Screening will hold July 15th - 19th for UTME candidates and July 20th for Direct Entry candidates. See full details below Candidates who choose Federal University of Technology, Owerri as First Choice University in the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are hereby invited to apply for an aptitude test. The following conditions apply: UTME Candidate must have scored a minimum of 180 in their UTME. Direct Entry candidates must be holders of OND/HND/First Degree and A’ Level in relevant discipline and subjects. Those who did not choose FUTO as First Choice University but scored a minimum of 180 can also apply on the condition that they visit the JAMB website for a change of Institution. Application commences on Friday, June 21, 2019, and closes on Friday, July 12, 2019 Duration of the Aptitude Test The Aptitude Test will hold as stated below. Candidates are advised to ensure they get the official FUTO Post-UTME Past questions and Answers in order to prepare adequately for the screening exercse. CLICK HERE to get yours. Monday, July 15, 2019 – Friday, July 19, 2019 – Screening for UTME candidates Saturday, July 20, 2019 – Screening for DE candidates The specific time and date for the individual candidate would be communicated in due course Method of Application To apply, follow the steps outlined below: 1. Visit the University website: futo.edu.ng 2. Click on Prospective students. 3. Click on the link; “ 2019/2020 POST-UTME/Direct Entry Application”. 4. Enter your JAMB Registration Number to generate Payment Invoice containing the Remita Retrieval Reference Number (RRR) . 5. Proceed to any Bank with the payment invoice OR simply pay with your ATM Card. 6. Return to the Application page and enter your JAMB Registration number again. 7. Proceed with the completion of the form. 8. Correctly enter your O’Level results. 9. Confirm your entries. 10. Submit your application. 11. Print out your acknowledgement slip. 12. Await further communication from the University. Eligible candidates would be required to pay a processing fee of Two Thousand Naira ( N2,000.00 ). Note: 1. You must enter a valid mobile number and e-mail address for further communications. 2. Candidates are advised to upload their O’level results on JAMB Portal 0n or before August 31, 2019. 3. Those who fail to register within the period WILL NOT be qualified for the Aptitude Test. 4. Any candidate who fails to successfully submit his application online would automatically lose his/her chance of being considered for admission. FOR DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES : In addition to 1-4 above; transcript reaches the Registrar, Federal University of Technology, Owerri on/before Friday, August 30, 2019. his/her academic transcript would not be considered for admission. For support, contact: E-Mail: ict@futo.edu.ng Hotline: 08139833300

OOU Post-UTME 2019: Cut-off Mark, Screening Dates, Eligibility and Registration Details

OOU Post-UTME 2019: Cut-off Mark, Screening Dates, Eligibility and Registration Details The Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State will conduct a Post-UTME (PUTME) Screening for candidates who wish to be admitted into the University for 2019/2020 Academic year. The screening shall be conducted from Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August 2019. The duration for application for both UTME/Direct Entry candidates is 5 weeks (opens June 24th - July 26th, 2019)
ELIGIBITY/CRITERIA
UTME Candidates
UTME candidates that picked the University with a minimum score of 180 in the 2019/2020 UTME Results.
Candidates who did not pick the University but with a minimum score of 180 in the 2018/2019 UTME results and wish to change to the University as First Choice on or before Friday 9th August, 2019.
Direct Entry Candidates
Candidates with ‘A’ Level/ OND/HND/NCE/A’LEVEL/JUPEB Results/Certificate or First Degree who had applied for Direct Entry Admission through JAMB into the University.
Candidates who possess Diploma certificate of the University and who had applied for Direct Entry admission through JAMB into the University.
Candidates with Diploma from other approved institutions with minimum of Upper Credit who had applied through JAMB for Direct Entry admission into the University.
POST-UTME Proposed Screening Days
The Post-UTME Screening xercise will hold between July 29th - August 2nd. Candidates are advised to get the
official OOU Past Questions and Answers to help them prepare adequately for the screening exercise.
CLICK HERE now to get yours.
1.DATE: MONDAY 29TH JULY, 2019
FACULTIES AND COLLEGES/PROGRAMMES :
Law, Arts and Arts/Education
VENUE: Main Campus, Ago-Iwoye
TIME: 9.00am
2.DATE: TUESDAY, 30TH JULY, 2019
FACULTIES AND COLLEGES/PROGRAMMES :
BASIC MEDICAL Science, Science, and Science/Education, Engineering and Agricultural Sciences
VENUE: Main Campus, Ago-Iwoye
TIME: 9.00am
3.DATE: Wednesday, 31ST JULY, 2019
FACULTIES AND COLLEGES/PROGRAMMES:
Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing
VENUE: Main Campus, Ago-Iwoye
TIME: 9.00am
4.DATE: Thursday 1ST AUGUST, 2019
FACULTIES AND COLLEGES/PROGRAMMES:
SOCIAL SCIENCES–Mass Communication, Geography,economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sciology & Social Science/Education
VENUE: Main Campus, Ago-Iwoye
TIME: 9.00am
5.DATE: FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST, 2019
FACULTIES AND COLLEGES/PROGRAMMES: ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE –
Accounting, Banking & Finance, Cooperative & Business Management and Transport planning Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations & Personnel Management and Public Administration.
VENUE: Main Campus, Ago-Iwoye
TIME: 9.00am
MODE OF PAYMENT
Each eligible candidate will pay the sum of N2, 000.00 (Two Thousand Naira) only for the Screening Exercise and administrative charges. Each candidate is expected to create a profile through the school Portal http://putme.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng/apply.php and thereafter generate a payment invoice. Payment can be made through any of the following:
1. On-line Payment – visit: http://putme.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng/apply.php and follow the guide-lines for payment.
2. OOU CAMPUSES – Any of the University Point of Sales (POS) on any of our Campuses (Ago – Iwoye, Sagamu, Ayetoro & Ibogun).
3. IJEBU-ODE – OlabisiOnabanjo University Guest House,Igbeba,Ijebu-Ode.
NOTE: CREATION OF WRONG PROFILE/ MAKING PAYMENT WITH WRONG UTME REGISTRATION NUMBER WILL MAKE THE APPLICATION INVALID.
MODE OF REGISTRATION
1. Visit the University Registration Website: http://putme.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng/apply.php and complete the registration form online, thereafter printout OOU PUTME Screening Pass, one (1) week to Screening date.
2. Each candidate should bring along the following to the venue of the screening:
OOU PUTME Screening Pass.
2019/2020 UTME Result Slip.
Candidates (especially Direct Entry Candidates) are advised to regularly check for further information on the Screening on the University website: putme.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Any candidate with problems should call the following Telephone Numbers:
08172790399, 08160859601, 09055973073, 09095463286
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT HAVE ANY AGENT.
Closing Date
Online Application for UTME/DE Candidates is Five (5) Weeks from Publication Date
(Monday 24th June - Friday 26th July 2019)

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Positive thinking

“[P]ositive thinking actually means approaching life’s challenges with a positive outlook. It does not necessarily mean avoiding or ignoring the bad things; instead, it involves making the most of the potentially bad situations, trying to see the best in other people, and viewing yourself and your abilities in a positive light.”

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