Making the Bag and Bagging the Grades || How hard it can be for a Nigerian Student

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One of the biggest wish of every Nigerian student is being able to work and study, which is definitely not possible for the kind of educational system we have. I go for classes from 9am to 6pm almost everyday. With this kind of schedule, which time do I have to find a part time job to work and earn some money to be able to cater for some of my needs; It is definitely not possible.

This is the struggle that most Nigerian students face while studying. It is very difficult for them to study and earn some cash which would be of great benefit to their day to day activities. The system in our education has made things tight for us already. That's why we have many starving students today; most especially in my country.

That is the foremost reason why I really do appreciate the existence of Hive and the opportunities it gives. It has helped me so well in times of struggle and hardship. I cannot forget the time when I had issues with no electricity for over 3 months in school; with hive, I was able to afford a generator to cover such struggle. With that same Hive, I was able to afford to fuel this generator when I am in need of electricity.

Now, imagine if I wasn't on Hive or knew nothing about hive. Imagine other students that were in that situation with no means of earning something to survive the struggle. Hive gives that means to them to make the bag while they study hard to make the grades.

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Seeing the opportunities that Hive can offer to students, I bring in most of my creative friends to join Hive, build a Hive community in my University to further advertise hive to those that really need it.

Even with these opportunities hive gives to student to earn and learn, it is still very difficult to remain active on Hive and while studying. I face that challenge everyday; trying to engage, mentor newbies, curate them and also market Hive. The balance is quite tough for me seriously, but I cannot give up because you know why.

We all know how busy it can be for a student let alone being a student that studies engineering. That is me for instance, my life is fixed and pretty occupied with so many activities that I am into both inside and outside Hive. Most especially partaking with activities in the school.

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But still, because of how important Hive is to me, I make sacrifices for those time and my friends asks me, how do you find time to hive? and I reply how do you find time to eat?. Now do you get it? Hive is my means of survival and it is something as important as my grades. The goal is to not just make the grades, but make the bag while bagging the grades.

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If you check some of my videos, you would find that most of them are made probably 2-3am in the morning. That is practically when I find the time to make those videos and still spend another hours or sometimes while having lectures in class to edit my videos.

These are some of the difficulties I face as a student regarding time but no matter how tight it is for me; Hive is still made my very priority. It is a lot easier than a normal day to day job and still pays better than a 7am to 7pm job in my country.

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So with this, I can say I am trying best towards making the bag through my activities on Hive while trying to study very hard and get good grades.

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Well done, you're doing a great job on boarding newbies, mentoring them and studying all together.
Hive is really a nice place to be, I wish I knew about hive earlier though.

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It’s never too late. Note that you are here, your journey begins and your story starts from now. You only need to set it right.

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The fear of youths right is after school what’s next??

But I still find it strange that with the situation of the country, some students are still comfortable depending solemnly on their parents and not thinking of their future

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By the way, you look good though 😜😜😜

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Facts well stated 😩😩😩 .... Managing hive , creating what to post and preparing academically has not been easy, but we don't have choice than to balance the equation...

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Exactly bro, we don't have a choice. We just have to do it man..

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This post makes me SO HAPPY TO READ
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This was my FAVORITE PART!

"How do you have time to do Hive?" - answer.. do you have time to eat?
hahhahaha

EXACTLY.

If you want to achieve your goals, then you better be willing to see it as the fuel to a fulfilled life!

You NAILED it. There are too many people who are thinking that rest time comes first. They are "tired" They are "bored" They don't "feel like it"

This is fine!! I have no problem with anyone who has no time for working to achieve their goals - that is THEIR life and they are free to spend their days exactly as they wish!

But these are the first people who want to come to ask for financial help later. They are the first ones to look at your wallet (after YEARS of dedicated hard work) and say - but you have a lot, and I have so much less.

It makes me very frustrated, because these are capable content creators who have wasted PRECIOUS TIME when they could have been BUILDING like others!!!!

But I still DO help the ones that have proven in the past that they CAN and WILL work. but the help comes with a lecture hahahaha and a challenge. Telling them this is your chance to take this help and do something GREATER with it. Don't come again asking for help if you're unwilling to use your gifts and your time to blaze your trail.

I SEE how hard you work - and you're doing GREAT things @starstrings01 . Not only for yourself - but you're leading others to follow. And I know how difficult it is for students in Nigeria. I have many loved ones there. But I see the ones who WORK and the ones who make EXCUSES.

Big difference in people - not just in Nigeria! All over the world.

I'm so glad to be in the same "mind" as you. We work hard. We play hard. hmmm what's the saying that all my Nigerian loves tell me? hehhe

"more grease to your elbow" hehehehe

love you!!!! and love this post!!! It's fire!

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Lol!!! Here comes a very awesome comments from you again. Missed you die 🙂🙂🙂.

But these are the first people who want to come to ask for financial help later.

Exactly, many of them have the talents to build and make great contents on hive. The thing is most people are after quick wealth but hive is something that is built overtime.

more grease to your elbow

This shows that you have more Nigerian friends than I do 😅😊

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The "get rich quick" schemes always fail... Why can't people just commit and see it grow long term???

Shame...lol

And you "missed me die"? Lololol
Dont worry ..I'm still alive 😂😂😂😂😂

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Smiles.. Good to see you around.

Long term pays a lot and hive has showed me that.

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You're doing well bro. I can totally relate. I use to have difficulties playing professional chess and schooling in the university at the same time. One has to perform well in both areas which is a really daunting task.

But Look at you!!!!

You're excelling in both areas, you are a motivation to me and alot of people out there. Keep going brother!

If you check some of my videos, you would find that most of them are made probably 2-3am in the morning

It really not an easy task, hopefully it gets easier as the day goes by.

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Yeah bro, hopefully it gets easier. We just have to keep pushing and pushing harder always. It would get better if we don't drop or give up.

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Day by day,month by month, it gets easier.

Just keep growing and going! :)

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What an inspiring post😍

I am so glad that amidst the tight schedules and all here in school, you are still pushing it hard and not shaking.

Thanks for being a huge inspiration to us here. Much love😍

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Yeah man... We gat make the bag and study hard at the same time. Na the goal be that.

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Trying to keep the balance and prioritize activities, for me is what keeps me going

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