Tag: Story telling

After arriving in Karaman, Turkiye, I had no idea about the 30-day rule for applying for a residence permit. One day, my roommate Ariel checked in on me and asked if I had submitted my application. I replied, “What’s that?”—a bit clueless, to say the least! Thankfully, she stepped in and helped me with the…

Here is an incredible backstory of events that had unfolded behind the scenes—truly a testament to being Abbas Benefit Girl! Upon arriving in Turkiye, I quickly noticed that everyone seemed to know each other. I was often asked which center I took my entrance exam at, and I found myself puzzled. “Exam? The last exam…

I was a second-year student at UNILAG, studying Botany, and honestly, I was tired of the routine. It’s a long backstory, but let’s save that for another day. You might wonder how I could feel stuck in a routine while pursuing a degree, but I knew there had to be something better out there. I…

I am Jemima, a Christian who loves stories. However, some or most people know me as Mide. Before I dive into my journey of becoming a “benefit girl,” let me share a small backstory about how Mide transformed into Jemima and how everything changed! To rephrase, let me explain how God changed my name, and in doing…