Author: Jemima Awobowale

How Did Your Holiday Go? I honestly thought I would write and publish this at the end of 2024, but guess what? Life had other plans for me! A few weeks ago, I had a little mishap with my laptop—I accidentally spilled some liquid on it, and suddenly, it started acting all weird. I took…

I recently watched a reel where a woman shared her reflections on wishing she had enjoyed all the seasons of her life before achieving everything she thought she ever desired. Now, she’s living out her dreams—she’s married to the exact man she envisioned in every way. This includes her job, her home, and her current…

This is a testament on how I secured my clinical internship as an international physiotherapy student. You might wonder why getting a placement at a government hospital is considered a miracle. Well, let me tell you! I was supposed to do my internship during my second-year summer break, but instead, I spent the entire summer…

This is a story about my struggles after returning from my exchange program, during a time when I found myself homeless. Before heading to Poland, I had been squatting at Mr Levi’s place. When I got back, I decided not to return there—not for any particular reason, but simply because I wanted to find an…

I want to share a story about someone special to me—Dr. Mary, whom I affectionately call my Elisabeth. You might remember that I faced rejection at the Ukrainian embassy. Dr. Mary was the one overseeing the admission applications, and I only had her cell number at the time. After arriving in Turkey, I began to…

This is a story on about my struggles when I first arrived in Poland, completely alone and without knowing anyone. Remember how difficult it was to secure a visa? That was just the beginning. From the moment I landed at the airport, I encountered a group of Polish ladies who were on the same flight…

Remember the Decision I Was Meant to Make? A Tough Call, Isn’t It? I called my mum to discuss my options, but once again, she encouraged me to make the decision myself. Nursing or physiotherapy? To be honest, I didn’t even know physiotherapy was a viable option until I did extensive research. After weighing my…

This is a story about my struggles during my Erasmus exchange program in Lublin, Poland—a journey that led to the miracle of achieving a  very good standing as an exchange student. As you may remember, I was an Erasmus student. When I arrived, I quickly realized that the challenges ahead were far greater than I…

This is a testament on how I found a place to live for three solid months without paying any bills, all while receiving the royal treatment during my stay. You might remember that I spent some time in Ankara with Ariel, and then my hostel called me to inform me that I needed to pay…

This is a testament  on  how I secured my visa for an exchange program in Poland! You might remember that I mentioned my trip to Poland, but there’s so much more to it! After gathering all the necessary documents, I reached out to someone I consider an elder brother, Mr. Aaron (God bless him). I…