Oni Okiki, a student at the University of Ibadan, has shared her academic journey and the reasons behind her decision to change her dream course from medicine and surgery to biochemistry. In a post on her LinkedIn page, Okiki revealed that she had always aspired to study medicine since childhood, driven by a desire to work in the healthcare sector. However, her plans shifted after she received her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score.
Why She Changed Course
Okiki explained that her UTME score, combined with a scholarship opportunity and her love for chemistry, influenced her decision. She said, 'After seeing my UTME score, I knew the best option was to apply for change of course because I desperately wanted to study at the University of Ibadan and I didn't want to lose my scholarship opportunity also.' She spent hours searching for healthcare-related courses that matched her score, eventually settling on biochemistry, which she believed was primarily a practical-based course.
Discovering Biochemistry
Now a 200-level student, Okiki shared her experience with the course: 'As I progressed, I discovered that biochemistry is much more than laboratory practicals. It is a fascinating field that explores the chemical processes within living organisms and provides a deeper understanding of life at the molecular level. This realization has made my academic journey both challenging and rewarding.' She added that every lecture and practical session deepens her passion for metabolism and improving lives through evidence-based knowledge.
Okiki's story resonated with many on social media, as she opened up about the factors that affected her choice of course and how it has been for her so far. Her journey highlights the importance of flexibility and pragmatism in pursuing higher education in Nigeria.
