Life of a schooling mum

yay!!! Nigeria is 57!!  I remember being at a workshop in the United States sometime last year and all the participants had to introduce themselves, where they are from, what schools/organization they are affiliated to, and the research interest. When it reached my turn, I did introduce myself and I remember clearly the odd stares I got when I mentioned that I was Nigerian. Note that even though I was the only black person in this group, there were many international participants who chose not mention their home countries but rather claimed their host countries. A few days after, I got talking to a lady and while chatting about my research, we started talking about Canada and I began to share with her how much I love being in Canada. I was surprised when she suggested that I shouldn't have mentioned Nigeria while introducing myself a few days before. It was subtle but I understood it - the image of me, the perception of me was a tiny bit colored by the current realities...

The Rhodes scholarship is administered by the Rhodes Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom and is a postgraduate award that seeks to support exceptional students from around the world to study at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Scholars may pursue any full-time postgraduate degree offered by the University of Oxford for a duration of two years with an option for a third year. C OVERAGE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP a.    Full tuition, a maintenance stipend (covering accommodation, feeding, and incidentals) and one economy class airfare to and from Oxford at the beginning and end of tenure. b.    Comprehensive Rhodes Character, Service & Leadership program (retreats, workshops, conferences) which is designed to equip them on how to solve critical problems in any community they find themselves, as well as many discussions and social events at Rhodes House, Oxford. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must: a.   Be...

It has been such a long time since I wrote for the blog as I have been crazy busy getting used to being a mother the second time. Oh yes, you read right - I'm a mom for the second time. I welcomed my son this summer. On one hand, it's the most exciting and gratifying experience ever - I mean what says schooling mum better than popping one in the middle of your Ph.D. But on the other hand, what says crazy better than that.  I look at my son and all the 'crazy' decision to have him now is well worth it. I am just so grateful and still in awe of the wonder I have been gifted by God with this new life.  No doubt many things including posting on the blog have suffered during this time as a hundred and one percent attention had to be given to the little man. I plan to share some of my pregnancy experience with you soon. While we are still trying to get our website up and running, I shall be posting on the blog more often and I will make an effort not to be MIA for ...