A Nigerian student has shared his story of leaving his first university while in his third year to begin anew at a different institution. He explained that his decision was driven by a prolonged period of poor academic performance that left him feeling hopeless about continuing his original course.
Student Leaves Industrial Physics After Declining Grades
The student, who uses the TikTok handle @Destinyplayscodm, said he struggled throughout his time studying Industrial Physics. Although he excelled in secondary school, his grades dropped steadily after entering university. He revealed that his grade point average was low from the start and worsened each semester, despite his parents' constant encouragement to persevere.
He admitted that he never wanted to study Industrial Physics and had hoped to change courses from the moment it was assigned to him. However, his parents convinced him to continue, telling him he was capable and needed to believe in himself. They also attributed his difficulties to a lack of prayer.
Making the Tough Decision
As exams approached, the student concluded that continuing would be pointless. He decided not to sit for the exams and instead used his savings to seek admission elsewhere. He traveled to Lead City University on his own, secured a place in a new course, and completed the entire process without assistance. He admitted that he wished he had made the change sooner.
Reflecting on his journey, he described the shift from being a top student in secondary school to struggling at university as frustrating. He urged others in similar situations to leave a course they cannot handle before it is too late. He noted that while parents might initially be upset, they would eventually come to accept the decision.
Advice for Others
The student also advised caution, recommending that anyone considering such a move plan carefully in case their parents withdraw financial support. He expressed relief at being in a new environment and said the experience taught him the importance of acting before it becomes too late.
In his words: "One minute you're in your 300 level. Next minute you're having a new matric number. Funny how I thought I was going to graduate soon. Leave that course you’re not coping in before it’s too late, your parents will heal. Always wanted to leave Industrial Physics from the moment I was given the course but my parents kept convincing I could do it, each semester my gpa that was already very bad kept reducing, went from a top student in secondary school to an olodo in university. Knew I couldn’t finish with that result, told my parents I needed a change of school so bad but as always 'you can do it, believe in yourself, you’re not praying that’s why and so on.' A day before my exams I made up my mind I wasn’t going to write the exams cause what’s the point, saved up money, came to Lead City to find admission for myself in a new course, did everything I had to do to be here myself and here I am. Again, leave that course you’re not coping in, your parents will heal!!!! Sha guide first incase they decide not to pay your school fees again. Honestly wish I did this earlier tho."
Reactions from Social Media
TikTok users flooded the comments section with reactions. @Amzyberry_1 said: "So funny how I changed from law department to sociology and graduated with second class, starting my masters degree with M.sc in social work. I give thanks to God." @Just that gurl wrote: "How I wish they can understand this. They don't understand it. I don't like this course at all. I want to do business admin. They all just want science." @Lily commented: "Exactly what I did and my mum is still keeping me malice till now. Changed from med surg to cyber security." @Danny Gee advised: "So which course are u studying now,?? Sha pls try and commit to ur studies seriously, no course is easy and you won’t find it easy anywhere." @AT!NUK added: "One minute you are your final year, next minute you are preparing for jupeb, I thought I will graduate this year, but."
