University of Ibadan Nursing Student Who Wrote UTME 4 Times Becomes Registered Nurse, Shares Story
- A young man shared his experience as he became a registered nurse and a final year nursing student at the University of Ibadan
- He opened up about how he juggled jobs and wrote the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) four times before admission
- His story triggered reactions on social media as many took to the comment section to congratulate the young man
A Nigerian man, Gideon Oluwabori, narrated his academic journey as he finally became a registered nurse.
The final year nursing student at the University of Ibadan shared what he faced before gaining admission.
Source: UGC
UI nursing student shares UTME experience
On his LinkedIn page, Gideon Oluwabori shared how he wrote UTME for four years before gainig admission to study nursing.
He said in his LinkedIn post:
"There was a time in my life when writing UTME became an annual routine. Not because I wasn’t intelligent. Not because I lacked ambition. I was simply trying to survive.
"For the first few years, getting into the university was not even the real battle. Feeding, working, moving from one job to another, and staying afloat mentally were the real battles. I wrote UTME repeatedly for four years while watching many of my secondary school classmates post matriculation pictures online.
"To be honest, it got to me. There were moments I questioned my journey. Moments I felt left behind. Moments I wondered if life was moving faster for everyone else except me.
"But one thing changed my mindset completely: I realized progress is personal. While I was comparing myself to people who seemed ahead of me, there were people looking at my own life and seeing strength, resilience, and growth. That perspective changed everything for me.
"Eventually, I made the decision to leave home and come to Ibadan to pursue Nursing at the University of Ibadan. At that point, failure was no longer an option. Today, I am a Final-Year Nursing Student and a Registered Nurse. And looking back now, I’m grateful I didn’t allow pressure to define my timeline.
"One thing I’ve learnt is this: Document your journey. Write things down. Take pictures. Keep records of your little wins. Journal your progress. Because growth is sometimes too gradual for you to notice until you look back and see how far you’ve come."
In a chat with Legit.ng, Gideon shared why he decided to study nursing.
His words:
"My decision to study Nursing at the University of Ibadan was deeply influenced by my background and early experiences growing up around healthcare professionals. I was born at FMC Abeokuta where my mum worked, and I practically grew up within the hospital environment.
"From daycare to creche, I was constantly surrounded by doctors, nurses, and patients. Watching the way nurses cared for people, how present they were during difficult moments, and the impact they had on patients really shaped my interest in healthcare from a young age.
"Interestingly, when I was preparing to write my first UTME, an aunt of mine who is a nurse gave me advice that completely changed my perspective. She told me that male nurses are highly valuable in the profession and encouraged me not to see Nursing as a female-only career. At that time, I had never even seen a male nurse before, so that conversation opened my mind to the possibilities within the profession."
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Reactions trail UI nursing student's experience
Joshua Oyetunde said:
"The greatest progress is refusing to quit." That line stood out for me 💯 I would quote this and keep it close by. Thanks for sharing your story.
Chisom Obioha said:
"You have come this far And for real, ur pace is valid so quitting is not an option too."
Oyindamola Akinsola said:
"That last statement is a top notch."
In a related story, UNILAG's best graduating student shared how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan.
LASU BGS shares admission experience
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Lagos State University's (LASU) best graduating student opened up about her admission experience.
In an insightful interview with Legit.ng, the young lady shared her admission struggle, experience in school, and future goals.
Source: Legit.ng
