Nigerian man opens up on why he dropped out of a fully-funded master’s program in Europe.
In a candid post on X, a Nigerian man known by the handle @thedaviddosu shared the surprising reason behind his decision to drop out of a prestigious fully-funded master’s program in Europe. Despite being offered a scholarship to pursue his advanced studies, he revealed that he became disillusioned with the program, which led him to leave and explore other career opportunities that aligned better with his interests and goals.
According to @thedaviddosu, the decision to leave the fully-funded program came after he grew bored with the course and felt that it no longer matched his passions and ambitions. In his post, he expressed that instead of continuing in a field that didn’t excite him, he chose to follow a different path that would provide more opportunities for growth and fulfillment.
He wrote on his X account …
“got bored with and dropped out of a fully-funded masters program in europe. ✅
now a research fellow at cern. ✅
research associate at open quantum institute. ✅
guest lecturer at university of geneva. ✅
building tech for swiss department of defense. ✅
and it’s not even day one yet.
be willful.”
In his message, he highlighted his current roles, which include working as a research fellow at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research), a research associate at the Open Quantum Institute, a guest lecturer at the University of Geneva, and contributing to technological advancements for the Swiss Department of Defense. His post underscored his belief in the importance of being willful and following one’s passion, as he continues to achieve significant milestones in his career, despite his initial decision to walk away from the conventional academic path.
Check out the post below…
His story serves as an inspiration for those who may feel trapped in academic or career paths that no longer serve their true purpose. It encourages others to take risks, make bold decisions, and pursue opportunities that align with their individual strengths and interests. The post has garnered significant attention online, with many applauding his courage to leave behind a stable, prestigious program to follow his passion and explore new, exciting ventures.