FUTA Student's Emotional Plea: Biochemistry Course Too Tough, Warns Others
A female undergraduate from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has gone viral on social media after posting an emotional video where she tearfully warned prospective students against studying biochemistry. The student, identified with the TikTok handle @that_unique_girl19, expressed deep frustration with the academic rigor of her chosen course.
Student's Desperate Warning to Future Undergraduates
In her heartfelt TikTok video, the FUTA biochemistry student overlaid text that read: "Don't study BCH...I repeat don't. If you are offered in admission portal, reject the MF trap!!!" The young woman explained that she normally wouldn't post such vulnerable content but felt compelled to caution her junior colleagues about the challenges ahead.
She emphasized that students who enter biochemistry without grasping the fundamental concepts, hoping to simply memorize material, are setting themselves up for failure. "If as a Biochemistry student you did not get the basics of the course and decide to just go on thinking that you will continue to pass because you can cram, read and understand some parts like me...then stop the joke now and sit down with this thing," she advised in the video.
Academic Reality Check for Biochemistry Students
The student described reaching a point in her studies where confusion became overwhelming, stating: "Take it seriously with all your might because a stage is coming when confusion will kick in like this...OHHHH I SO MUCH HATE BEING CLUELESS AND BLANK." Despite her struggles, she noted that she eventually managed to understand complex structures without relying on artificial intelligence tools.
Her emotional outburst has highlighted the intense pressure many Nigerian university students face, particularly in science-based programs known for their demanding curricula and high failure rates.
Widespread Reactions from Students and Graduates
The video has triggered numerous responses from current students and alumni who shared similar experiences:
- ༆꧂??First lady??༆꧂ commented: "Sorry, dear. The lord is your strength. I will be free from this course next semester by God's grace. Can't wait to graduate fr, the course is after my life."
- official mhiz faith gold shared: "It's not really easy my friend that study this course was really stressed out but now she has graduated with second class upper, she always cry."
- ᴀɪsʜᴀ | ᴍs ᴅᴏ-ɪᴛ-ᴀʟʟ ?? offered practical advice: "I am rooting for you. I studied biochemistry, it was harder than I imagined. Look for AK TUTORS or any other tutorial that aligns with your course on YouTube, watch and rewatch."
- Dazzling Princess ❤️, a biochemistry graduate, encouraged: "Sorry dear ?? I'm a BCH graduate with second class upper ?? you can do it too baby ? I'm rooting for you."
Broader Context of Academic Challenges in Nigerian Universities
This incident reflects a larger pattern of students struggling with particularly demanding courses in Nigerian higher education institutions. Many respondents emphasized the importance of seeking additional academic support through tutorials, peer assistance, and online resources.
F_A_I_Z ?❤️ suggested: "The lord is your strength, just try to look for someone in your dept that understand it better & ask him or her to help you out and make sure the person knows how explain too cos some pple go explain am give you and you won't still understands."
Another final-year biochemistry student, Rd_HAIRsentials?✂️✅✅, echoed the sentiment: "I'm in my finals studying biochemistry and I'm also task switching...it has just been God, cause Broooo, going crazy is an understatement!!!"
The viral video has sparked important conversations about academic preparedness, course selection, and the mental health challenges students face when navigating particularly difficult university programs. While biochemistry remains a prestigious and valuable degree, this student's experience serves as a cautionary tale about the level of commitment required for success in demanding scientific disciplines.
