A final year student at a Nigerian tertiary institution has gone viral after sharing a remarkable video showing what it's like to be the only student in her entire academic level. The undergraduate, known on TikTok as @tinythebuilder1, is studying building technology and is reportedly in her 500-level.
The Unique Classroom Experience
In a 29-second video that has captured widespread attention, the student documented one of her regular lectures where she sits alone in the classroom with her male lecturer. The academic staff member can be seen actively writing on the whiteboard while delivering the lesson exclusively to her.
The interaction between student and lecturer appears both professional and engaging. The lady was heard asking questions and seeking clarification during the session, demonstrating an active learning environment despite the unusual student-teacher ratio. "Sir, I don't understand...Sir, I have another question," she can be heard saying in the clip, showing her determination to grasp the course material thoroughly.
Social Media Reactions Pour In
The video quickly sparked diverse reactions across social media platforms, with many users expressing both amusement and curiosity about her unique academic situation.
One TikTok user, @walkwithwealth41, humorously commented: "Dey go give me scholarship or reduce school I go study the course with you." Another user, @Lohloh official, expressed surprise at the low enrollment, noting: "Building technology keh? Lmao building tech students dey always many for other schools now."
Some commenters saw the positive side of her situation. @Anniebintu_realtylimited observed: "I would have loved this too .. you will know so much cos they won't limit their knowledge .. and they can focus according to your pace." Meanwhile, @Sparklingby? simply asked: "Asin how nne? Only you? Abeg tell me the course let me avoid it."
The student's dual role didn't escape notice either, with @praisetheking joking: "Class rep and course mate at the same time." Another user, @qideon, questioned: "But you why didn't they just give you architecture?"
Broader Context of Solo Students
This isn't the first instance of Nigerian students finding themselves as the sole learner in their program. In a related development, Legit.ng had previously reported about a lady who was the only student in her class graduating from Bamidele Olumilua University.
Another case involved Rita, a 300-level student of Dennis Osadebay University, who discovered she was the only one studying statistics in the entire institution. According to her account, she always comes to class prepared for one-on-one sessions with lecturers. She even shared emotional details about how she "literally cried her eyes out" when she first learned about her solitary academic journey.
The building technology student's video has opened up conversations about specialized courses in Nigerian universities and the resource allocation for programs with low enrollment. As @OH Sammy! questioned: "Why do schools do this????. I think it's a waste of resources."
Despite the unusual circumstances, @MDF enemuo praised the student's achievements, noting: "She is studying building technology, she is in 500level and the best student in the whole faculty." This suggests that individualized attention might have contributed to her academic excellence.
