Things You Must Work On Before Graduation

Things You MUST Work On Before Graduation

1. Spoken english
It is so sad that majority of Nigerian students in tertiary institutions don’t bother about polishing their spoken and written english. Some graduates speak english worse than a toddler, making one wonder what they spent 16yrs doing in school. You hear them spew gabbage like “he come and slap me and I come and beat him”. If you speak such english to an interviewer, even with first class clearly written on your CV, he will probably think you runzed your way through school. The use of words like yeah, goddamn, omo, sh*t, f**k etc should be stopped cos they don’t portray you as a decent person.
2. Mode of dressing
Looking fly on campus is one of the things undergraduate enjoys. It was fun cos you had so much of the opposite sex around to admire you. The moment you graduate,your orientation should change. Not that a graduate should stop wearing denims and sneakers, but sagging and putting on studs with crazy hairstyle should come to a stop if such a person wants to fit into the corporate world. In the corporate world, you get to mingle with matured or married men with enough decency. Sagging in their midst will make you look kiddo. Just cos your favourite musician davido sags his trousers doesn’t mean you should do thesame. He gets paid to do that while you could get fired for doing the same

3. Spendthrift Attitude
The first time I heard someone say his salary is 70k, I hissed and mocked him in my mind cos that was thesame amount we students spent on phones just to oppress each other. Now I’ve seen people earning less than 45k even with years of experience. What kind of person do you think you’ll turn out to be when all you want is the latest expensive gadgets? In the real world, no one cares about the kind of phone you use. Even on naija campus these days, girls have stopped falling for a guy because of the phone he uses, they now trip for flashy cars. So, before you spend that huge amount on a phone, ask yourself this question: “is it going to improve my standard of living?”. I didn’t know I could turn my smart phone to a mini laptop with WPS, Excel etc until I got employed. My phone was all about bbm, whatsapp and facebook. I now saw the full potential of the phone. You need to cut down on your spendings. Also, get the idea of clubbing off your mind or it might ruin your pockets. The money saved from disciplining yourself can be used to start something great. Use your head.
4. Laziness
You remember how you use to complain about the large notebooks you have to read for exams? If you lack a good reading culture, it is certain you will be bereft of ideas to contribute to a company’s growth. You are always seen reading gossip blogs where you are updated with the lifestyle of celebrities but lack the idea of what the top 20 questions interviewers ask. Scaling through campus days as a lazy person doesn’t mean such is likely to continue in the real world. Carrying on with laziness is what leads to prostitution, where a lady feels she can use her body to fetch her daily bread instead of her brain, or where a guy still expects his uncle to be the one to help him achieve his targets even after getting him a job through nepotism. You get to wonder why they spent 16yrs developing their brain in school.
5. Pride
 I’ve now realise that 350k is only feasible for those in the oil sector and those with huge years of experience, not a fresh graduate who doesn’t know his left from his right. As you are about graduating, never see any job as demeaning. Take it up while you continue searching for a better one. This gives you experience. A bird in hand is better than a million in the bush. Remember, you are a nobody and no one gives a damn about you out there. So, drop your pride and use your head and hands or end up spending years still eating your mum’s food with insults.

Steps To Memorize Quickly And Not Forget

Steps To Memorize Quickly and not Forget

While most people are strongly against cramming, it is sometimes necessary. While concepts should be studied and understood, sometimes you have to memorize facts, figures and formulas, and that is where the ability to memorize quickly and not forget comes in. The problem is that recalling something requires learning, and we all learn in different ways. Below are some universal steps to mastering the art of recalling so that you can start memorizing a ton of data in a short amount of time.
1. Prepare your Mind
First of you have to remove anything that can clutter your mind, free yourself of worries. Do not begin with liquor or anything that will impair your mind. Choose a place conducive to memorizing, usually a quiet place away from distractions and noise. There are also foods or drinks that help make the mind sharper, you can imbibe such. However, do so sparingly.

2. Recording

Most people especially auditory learners (this are people that learn and retain faster what they hear than others), can take advantage of  a recorder either using your smartphone or some other recording device to make a record of what you want to memorize. listening to yourself speaking will help you retain and remember better.

3. Write Everything Down
Before you start trying to recall everything from memory, write and re-write the information. This will help you become more familiar with what you’re trying to memorize. Doing this while listening to your tape recorder can also help you retain a lot of the data. This is most useful for experiential learners (People that learn through repeated experiences).
4. Section your notes.
Now that you have everything written down in one set of notes, separate them into sections. This is ideal for visual learners(people that learn better and faster through sight) especially if you use color coding to differentiate between subjects. This will help you break everything down and start compartmentalizing the information being recorded in your brain. So use markers or highlighters of different colors. It is quite a fun way to memorize.
5. Apply Repetition
They say practice makes perfect, however, what they mean is repetition makes perfect. For each line of text, repeat it a few times and try to recall it without looking. As you memorize each set of text, be cumulative by adding the new information to what you’ve just learned. This will keep everything within your short-term memory from fading. Keep doing this until you have memorized that section and you are able to recall the entire thing. Do not move on to another section until you have memorized that one completely. If you are recording also replay over and over. Replay, rewind, replay.
6. Write it down from memory
Now that you can recall entire sections, write everything down from memory. This will reinforce everything you just have just learned by applying it experientially. You can also recite what you have been playing from memory. Don’t be discouraged if you do not get it, keep trying.
7. Teach it to someone (or yourself)
The most effective method for me when I was in school was to teach the information to someone else. You can do this in a variety of ways. You can lecture the knowledge to someone sitting right in front of you (or the mirror, if you can’t convince anyone to sit through it) and explain everything extemporaneously. Explaining to someone, engraves the information better in your subconscious and will make it far difficult to forget.
8. Listen to the recordings Always
While doing unrelated tasks like laundry or driving, go over the information again by listening to your tape recordings. This is certainly auditory learning, but it will still supplement everything you’ve shoved into your short-term memory. Even before you go to sleep, you can plug in headphones and continue listening, it is almost the same way we memorize songs.
9. Take a break
Finally, let your mind breathe. Go for a short time without thinking about what you just learned and come back to it later on. You’ll find out what you really know, of course, and this will help you focus on the sections you might be weakest at.

BREAKING NEWS !!

Unconfirmed report (courtesy ksu anyingba VCO) stated that the much anticipated batch B admission list is finally out!!!
The news broke early hours of saturday morning and concerned candidates are hereby adviced to visit portal.ksu.ng and click on the batch A admission list to check if their names have been added.

A TEENAGE GIRL WOKE UP DURING HER BRAIN SUGERYAND HAD A CONVERSATION WITH THE SURGEONS !!

A teenage girl woke up during her brain surgery and reportedly asked the surgeons how they were doing

Iga Jasica, a 19 year old girl from Katowice, Poland, is making multinational headlines for the strange phenomenon, which occurred during her brain surgery.

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Iga was on the surgical table and the doctors were trying to remove the deadly cancerous growth she had in her skull, when the girl woke up mid-surgery. The surgeons had just opened up her skull in order to remove the cancer, when somehow Iga managed to regain her consciousness. Fortunately, she wasn’t capable of feeling any pain, so she just asked the doctors how they were doing. The surgeons were extremely baffled by this phenomenon and Iga’s bravery during the surgery and they kept talking to the girl – mostly about cats, which she adores. When questioned by the media later, the medics suggested that she might have awoken from the anaesthesia thanks to a neuron in her brain, which must have been triggered during the surgery. They also admitted it was absolutely unusual for a sedated patient to wake up during a surgery, especially when their skull is still open.
When Iga was asked about her own point of view after the surgery, she explained that she couldn’t remember much from it, but that she was feeling great after the procedure.

7 Signs You Need To Drink (Water)

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We can’t live without water. It’s critical for proper body and brain function. It enables our blood to flow properly and helps us stay energized.
The good news: "Most people can handle mild amounts of 'dehydration,’” says Dana S. Simpler, MD, an internist in private practice in Baltimore. “The body regulates fluid balance through a number of complex pathways, including reduced urine production, increased reabsorption of water in the intestines and thirst — which prompts rehydration."
Simpler is careful to point out the difference between being low on fluids and clinical dehydration. "Dehydration mainly occurs with illnesses such as fever, diarrhea and vomiting where excessive fluids are lost and not being replaced or in a sport situations/hot weather where excessive perspiration is not being replaced," she explains.
So how much water do you need? And what about that old standby recommendation to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day? “It’s an oversimplification of what the body actually needs,” says Simpler. "There is really no 'optimal' amount of hydration.” The weather, your diet and exercise habits are all a factor in how much water you need. Some days you’ll need more fluids, other days less.
Those fluids can come from virtually any drink and even some foods. Milk, smoothies, and juice drinks count. Caffeinated beverages, such as tea, coffee and energy drinks, count, too. Eating water-containing foods, including tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelon and oranges, is also a great way to up your fluid intake.
All things considered, it makes sense to clue in to symptoms that can signal the need for more fluids. Here are seven signs to pay attention to.

#1: You’re thirsty.

It may seem obvious, but a dry mouth and how thirsty you are do correlate to how hydrated you are.

#2: You’re hungover.

Processing alcohol requires water. If you overdid it last night, you need to drink as much as a quart or more water than you usually drink, says Ralph E. Holsworth, DO, an osteopath at Southeast Colorado Hospital in Springfield, CO. Even better, head off dehydration in the first place. “If you’re going to drink alcoholic beverages, try to drink one eight-ounce glass of water for every alcoholic beverage you consume to help reduce your dehydration risk,” he advises.

#3: You’re lightheaded or worn out.

If you feel dizzy, you may be dehydrated. First, stop your activity and rest, says Lisa Katic, RD, a registered dietitian in Washington, DC. Reach for fluids such as water or a sports drink with electrolytes, which replaces both lost fluids and minerals. Drinking should help you feel steadier.

#4: Your urine is extra dark.

Concentrated urine is a clear indicator that you’re dehydrated. It means your urine has more waste in it. (Staying hydrated makes it easier for waste to be flushed out efficiently.) “Ideally, your pee should be pale yellow,” says Holsworth. “If it’s dark yellow, you’re probably not drinking enough.” Katic says the recommendation is to drink six ounces of water within an hour if you notice your urine is darker than normal.

#5: You’re tired.

If you’re just plain pooped, dehydration may be to blame. Our blood and bodily fluids are made up mostly of water, so if you’re extremely dehydrated, your heart has to pump harder to carry blood throughout your body. The result: intense fatigue, says Katic.

#6: You can’t concentrate.

Dehydration can often impair your ability to focus on a certain task. “By hydrating, you’ll do wonders to improve your mental acuity,” Katic says. In fact, even mild dehydration can alter your mood and energy levels, according to two recent studies conducted at the University of Connecticut’s Performance Laboratory.

#7: You’re constipated.

The better hydrated you are, the better you’ll digest your foods, Katic says, explaining that water helps waste move along from your stomach through your intestines. If you’re dehydrated, your stools may be harder, making them more difficult to pass. To prevent constipation, don’t forget to eat plenty of fiber in addition to getting enough fluids.

What's up!!!

What's up peepz of ksu,january is ending,valetine is coming,matric is coming,batch B still not out yet,and kogi state is making history,to be honest I think we are lucky to be in the middle of this historic period. I mean,we have a governor who has no deputy,how ironic right ??
Aniways,we gat ksu news for y'all,foremost,the registration  portal for returning student has been enabled meaning returning students can now proceed with registration.
Also,the change of course list is out in the senate building for those whom it may concern.
Finally,aspirants who are still waiting for admission should constantly check their names in the batch A incase of updates.
Meanwhile,we have this amazing piece for ksu students on examination malpractice,check it out:
My Advice To Students On Examination Malpractices
So,basically,I know am meant to define examination malpractice for y'all but you know perfectly what it is so am just gonna cut to the chase here.
Malpractice is a bad thing,its really bad cause it means while other students are in the same exam hall with you trying to figure out answers to the same question as you,you are busy with the intention of "cheating". Exam cheating is criminal,its sinful as anything that includes cheating in it isn't accepted by any culture all over the world and even God himself in his glory detest cheating.
The thing with most students who become exam cheats is they see it as a normal thing. They most definietly know its not a good thing but they don't see it as an extremely bad habit,owning to the fact that students in nigeria cheat at every level of education in modern times,the primary school level,the secondary school level and in universities. The true fact about cheating is its extremely bad,that's why the consequence for cheating in all universities in nigeria,and most definitely in kogi state university is direct expulsion,there is no two ways about that.
I understand the fact that student are always under immese pressure to succeed academically,the thing about pressure though is that it can either be supressed or increased depending on your actions towards tackling this pressure. You want to pass a course by fire by force and you haven't been attending lecturers or studying and you think what will save you is expo's and exhibits,not only are you putting yourself under more pressure you are also putting yourself at risk of getting caught and getting expelled. You might escape getting caught but you have just damaged yourself psychologically as you now think you can't pass wthout cheating.
To be honest,there is really no point cheating,because there is no point cheating to pass courses and having no idea what that course is about because you didn't study,then there is no point schooling atall if you can't fulfill the main purpose of you been in school which is learning and studying to build yourself into someone you will be proud of,your parents will be proud of,ksu will be proud of and nigeria as a whole will be proud of. You think your first class certificate is what companies out there need to further develop,then why are people who didn't even go to school succeeding in  life ?? Its your output that's needed. Those big companies need your big brain,and what's been stored in it,meaning you have to learn in school,at the end of the day you can only give what you have. Books and lectures aren't easy,some books are even harder to understand,but the thing about all learning processes is when you devote yourself to it,you'll understand. Start studying harder now,that's the only way. Don't rely on cheating,you are only killing yourself when you cheat.




Am out,have a lovely thursday !!!

Believer's joint: Read this lady's pathectic story

Virgin Till Marriage (VTM) Reorientation: ”Don’t Wake Up Love Before
Time”

I thought I had waited enough, so when it
was time to go for my NYSC, I made up my
mind to date any cute guy that comes my
way,afterall I was mature and ripe for marriage. Though I never believed in dating,
but so many things just appeared to be
wrong with my life, even when they were not.
I had been a virgin since birth, never dated,
this was due to what my mum taught me. Her words, ”never wake up love whenit is
not time, and when it is time, don’t fall for it,
stand with your eyes open, then walk into
it.” I bounded those words to my heart all
through my university days, but as soon as it
was time for my NYSC, I felt they should be thrown away as trash.
I was now a big girl, who should be
approached for marriage. My new believe
was that, if a lady does not get her man on
camp, then she is likely going to settle a
single lady, or with any kind of man outside her desires. I was losing my faith and trust in
God, which had led me thus far, I was now
following the way of the world.
Just three days at the camp, he came to tell
me he was interested in me. His words, ”I
love the way you carry yourself, your Christianity, and simplicity. You will surely be
a wonderful wife to your husband when you
get married. So who is the lucky guy, I mean
your fiance?”
His question threw me off balance that I
didn’t know when I told him I was still single and available. Foolish me, was I supposed to
advertize my singleness and availability to a
man whom God has not revealed anything
about me to? He only admired my beauty,
liked my character and simplicity, not that he
heard from God that I was the lady for him. But I have already revealed to him howdesperate I was towards having a man in my
life.
Anything done outside the leading of the
spirit, is indeed carnal. He was handsome and
intelligent, but still he was not the right man. Did I care? Did I even seek the face of God
concerning him? I do hear from God quite
alright, but I was desperate to have a ”Him”
by my side.
When he heard my reply about being single
and available, that day he began his chase after me. Like a He-goat, he kept coming, and
like a She-goat on heat period, I gave him a
try. The door of my heart opened, and then
we began dating. My emotions and feelings
clouded my spiritual eyes and ear, that all I
see in my dreams was his image and his voice. On one ocassion, I saw both of us
purchasing wedding gown and other wedding
items. All that made me to believe I was
already in the will of God concerning a life
partner.
So my feelings and love for him increased, I was now visiting uncontrollably, and was hanging out with him. Hmm, the devil must
have said, ”the ‘all her life virgin’ has found a
lover, let’s see how she will control herself.”
Was it easy? Could my legs still be crossed? I
was losing my mind, and the urge for sex
would not spare me. Day by day, this urge increased, it was burning like fire. I wish
water could quench it… No way, it wasbeyond a physical fire.
Then that night came, the night of becoming
one flesh. It was his saliva into my saliva, his
body into my body, and his blood into my blood. I was deflowered, my twenty-six
years of virginity gone in five minutes. Did I
plan to break it that way? Without walking
down the aisle? I was ashamed of myself,
naked before a man who has not visited my
parents, let alone pay my dowry. ”Is this me?” I asked myself. ”What went wrong?”
Uncontrolled tears quietly escaped from my
eyes.
When he stool up to dress up, a shining object
mistakenly left the pocket of his trouser, and
made its way to the ground. When I glanced at it, I was shocked to discover the obvious,
it was his wedding ring. ”Are you married?” I
quickly asked. He didn’t say a word, he only
nodded, thereafter, he appologized and left
the room as if nothing happened.
Picking up my dress was something I found difficult to do, until I heard a voice, ”Come de
go make I arrrange my room,” the voice of
the owner of the room whom he paid just to
exploit me. Hmm, my dignity was buried
alive. Before the stranger, I dressed up, still
thinking he was outside, I came out, but he was no where to be found. Since I left camp, I
have never set my eyes on him, who even
know if he was a true corper.
All my dreams and revelations were mere
imaginations. I threw away my mother’s
advice and the grace of God that kept me all through my campus years only to get all that,
now in tears I’m picking them up after the
mistake has been made….
Dear corper and readers, are you also goingto make such mistake? The grace of God and
the godly counsel that has kept you going, will you treat them like trash, even at this
point of your youth service? Many sisters and
brothers get defiled at camp, they lost their
self control immediately they see someone
who is likely to be their life partner.
Why will it be said that it was during your NYSC you got defiled? You whose orientation
is begining to change simply because you
enter a new environment, watch yourself
very well. You mustn’t meet your life
partner at the camp or in a new
environment. If you do, pray down the will of God concerning it, before accepting the
proposal. You mustn’t date to know him/her
better, if you do, your emotions and feelings
towards them are likely to cloud your mind,
and this will make it difficult for you to hear
from God. God still speaks to us, He is ever interested
and more interested in our marriage than we
are or think. Put Him first, and you will be
glad you did.

#THELIST

5 MEALS EVERY KSU UNDERGRADUATE MUST BE ABLE TO PREPARE

As Ksu undergraduates, and i am basing this on my personal experience, food is a major part of our lives, what to eat is a question we wake up and sleep with. Away from home and mother’s food, most of us learn to cook while in school, experimenting daringly every day. The thing about ayingba is if you don't eat poperly,the sun will kill you,if you manage to survive the sun will,the everyday trecking will kill you,or the stress,or those evil things called atm machines,and so many other things And whether you are an expert cook or not, male or female, the meals i have listed are a must.
1. Indomie Instant Noodles
As popular as Coca Cola, Indomie Noodles leads the pack in instant noodles production. Every student should be able to throw together a plate of edible noodles. With or without eggs, sardines or other condiments. Anyone can eat noodles raw,but as a student you must master the art of cooking properly, to impress visitors and keep you alive, especially during the examinations.

5 Meals Every Nigerian Undergraduate Must Be Able To Prepare

2. Egusi Soup
It is quite easy to prepare and relatively cheap. This qualities make Egusi soup the friend of every student. If you do not know how to prepare proper Egusi soup, you might need tutorials from home or friends. A pot every other weekend will reduce your time spent deciding what to eat, all you have to do is prepare ‘eba’ and you are home free.

5 Meals Every Nigerian Undergraduate Must Be Able To Prepare

3. Jollof Rice
Now this is a Nigerian staple, and the beauty of jollof rice, is that no one has a monopoly of what it should look or taste like. There are a million and one ways to prepare jollof rice, and all you need as a student is one or two, either with fresh tomatoes or canned ones. And you can prepare with meat, fish or nothing at all. It is relatively cheap and will impress your visitors.

5 Meals Every Nigerian Undergraduate Must Be Able To Prepare

4. Beans
Well, this is not everyone’s favorite, you cant deny it comes in handy. One of the reasons every student should know how to prepare beans is that it can be eaten with other things, pap, custard, bread, garri, to mention but a few. And if your budget is limited, all it takes is palm oil, onions, salt and a little crayfish. One disadvantage is that it takes a while and might deplete your kerosene or gas supply. It is however perfect when you have visitors you do not want to feed.

5 Meals Every Nigerian Undergraduate Must Be Able To Prepare

5. Stew

This is for Sundays. Stews are quite versatile. You can prepare chicken stew, fish stew, beef stew, or just stew. And then fresh or canned tomatoes, just add spices to taste and you are ready. And once you have a pot of stew, all you have to do is to decide between white rice, yam or even bread each day.

Ways To Fight Distractions In School

 Wikipedia describes Distraction, thus:
Distraction is the process of diverting the attention of an individual or group from the desired area of focus and thereby blocking or diminishing the reception of desired information. Distraction is caused by: the lack of ability to pay attention; lack of interest in the object of attention; or the great intensity, novelty or attractiveness of something other than the object of attention. Distractions come from both external sources, and internal sources.
We all know without doubt that it’s easy to get distracted – especially when you’re juggling a lot of projects. The secret to staying productive is recognizing the moments of distraction and immediately getting back on track.
There’s always an email to read, a text message to send, a Facebook stream to read, etc.
You see, there are distractions all around us – and there are plenty of excuses on why we’re not finishing up a project that has been sitting on our “to do” list. So how can we fight distractions.
1. Determination
Being determined goes a long way to help. Someone who has set his sights on a particular goal and is determined to fight off distractions to reach that goal, is more likely to be successful, than someone who has no determination and is willing to let himself be pushed in any direction at all.
2. Know the source
What keeps you distracted? Keep a list of items that trigger distractions for you (e.g. clicking a web browser, visiting Linda Ikeji, reading email, Facebook, Twitter etc.). Keep this list top of mind so you recognize the trigger that is leading you to distraction. Identifying distractions is key to stopping them.
3. Blur out Everything else
Once you know what distracts you,  it’s time to get hyper-focused to accomplish your projects. For me, this means putting on ear phones and listening to sounds of the ocean or rain (to block out all external noises). Second, it means turning facebook off and closing down all windows except for the one program or window I need. Third, it means putting my phone in a drawer so that I don’t see any text messages or know that anyone is calling. The only way to get in the zone to accomplish your goals is to zone out everything else.
4. Set daily goals for yourself.
If you want to stay focused on your projects, you need to set goals for yourself with specific time-frames. Not setting specific goals within a certain time-frame is the reason why we end up with items on our “to do” list that we never accomplish. And not having concrete goals makes it easier to get distracted. So set your goals – and accomplish them. No excuses.

5. Recognize the moments you get distracted and get back on task.
Look, you’re going to get distracted no matter how hard you try to stay on task – especially if you are at home or school. Your phone can ring, friends, colleagues or neighbours can drop by, etc. Even while writing this article, my attention was diverted by a BBM message  that looked interesting enough to start reading it. Within 15 seconds of reading it, I realized the distraction and got back to this article. The key is recognizing the distraction and getting back to work.

What-s Up !!!

What's up peepz,its freaky friday once again,and we have a little bit for you in terms of news,we serve you with what we have anyways:
- According to reports,the dean of student affair stated that the institution is against buying and selling of space in the hostel,and anybody caught in the act faces expulsion from the institution...
- Ksu students who who haven't resumed yet are urged to resume on or before monday as we get reports that lectures as started in some departments.
- Outside ksu
- UNIJOS(remember them) have finally called of their strike....