MUST READ FOR ALL JAMBITES:5 THINGS YOU MUST CONSIDER BEFORE CHOOSING A COURSE OF STUDY

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE CHOOSING A COURSE
Written by Hamzat O. Mariam
HAMZAT Mariam is our freelance writer at nigerianacdemic.com
Research has shown that children start thinking about their future career prospect from the age of 5-12. At this stage, most of them choose careers which they believe are most likely to make them successful. Many choose careers relating to medicine, architecture, engineering, law and others that are lucrative.
They are mostly influenced by the career choice of people whom the society consider successful and important. As a result of this, they go into higher institutions hoping to graduate and work in these areas not minding some facts like:
1.Passion/ interest
Passion plays a very important role in choosing a course. It allows one to keep going despite all difficulties. It helps one to overcome problems faced in the course of study easily. When a student has interest in his course of study, it’s never boring to him.
2.Ability to cope (Educationally and Emotionally)
Nowadays, cases of students getting rusticated from institutions are very common. Some are sent away for bad behavior or violence while many are advised to withdraw because of their inability to cope (low G.P).
A lot of students strive to get admission to study courses of their choice. But, on getting there, many find out that the workload is too much and they may not be able to cope thereby leading to drop out.
3.Job Opportunity
The Nigeria of today doesn’t allow one to be too picky when choosing courses. There are a number of courses which when studied in Nigeria may not be so favourable. Nigeria being a developing (third-world) country does not need such courses at present and do not value them as they should be. But, no course is a waste. It may be needed at any time.
4.Cost
Many institutions schedule their tuition fees according to courses. Therefore, the tuition fee is determined by how advanced the course is or the number of practical to be done.
So, one of the things to consider is if one will be able to cope with the fees and not drop out in the middle.
5.Accreditation of course
A lot of students have their dream institutions where they will like to study or institutions which they believe have the standard they want. What most neglect to check when applying for their course in the institution is if the institution has full accreditation for their course.  It will be a great loss if one spends about 2- 3 years in a school only to be told that the course being studied is not accredited by NUC.
Are there several other things LLyou think an admission seeker should consider before choosing a course? Leave them in the comment box to share.

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