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I CHOSE ENGLISH WITH MY OWN HAND

NCB: Hello, good evening. Can you please introduce yourself?

FYB: I’m Mofeoluwa Grace Ade-Olufadeju.

NCB: Nice to meet you ma’am. Could you tell us a little about your background?

FYB: Sure. I’m from Osun state but was born and brought up in Lagos. I am the last born and only daughter among three children. I’m an entrepreneur and a writer.

FYB English

NCB: What does it feel like to be brought up in Lagos?

FYB: I can’t think of anything really special about it.

NCB: Really? How about your experience in Lagos compared to the life you are living now in Osun?

FYB: Oh, okay. I shouldn’t really compare the two. I relocated from Lagos around 2017 and of course, I was much younger then so the way I perceived the environment was different. Comparing my life in Lagos then to now, I guess I’d just say the last six years on campus here in Ife have been more fulfilling than all my years in Lagos combined.

NCB: Was OAU your first choice?

FYB: Yes.

NCB: How has been your experience ever since you got admitted to OAU?

FYB: Quite interesting. Hardly a week passes where nothing memorable happens.

NCB: Can you share with us some of your memorable moments on campus?

FYB: They’re quite personal, actually. I’d rather not share if that’s okay.

NCB: Would you choose OAU again as your first choice if the hands of the clock were turned?

FYB: Definitely.

NCB: That’s cool. Did you choose English or you are a wounded lawyer?

FYB: Lol. I picked English with my own hand.

NCB: Why did you choose English?

FYB: I’ve always been fascinated by the language — learning the rules of its grammar, its pronunciation, reading the literature, writing, and so on. I’d love to go on to teach it and make it as interesting to other people as I’ve found it, if possible. If not, I’m content with just learning it and doing creative writing.

NCB: Wow, that’s interesting. You said earlier that you were an entrepreneur. What do you do?

FYB: I sell perfumes and I write.

NCB: You are a writer. Interesting! What genre do you write about?

FYB: Fiction, mostly.

NCB: Have you published any of your work?

FYB: Not really.

NCB: Any reasons?

FYB: I’m still learning to refine my writing skills.

NCB: That’s smart

FYB: Thank you.

NCB: What are your plans after you are done with studying at the university?

FYB: I plan to further my studies as far as I can take it. Or whatever God wants me to do, anyway.

NCB: What advice would you have given to your younger self?

FYB: Don’t be afraid to try new things and take risks.

NCB: Do you see yourself achieving the dreams you’ve always wanted to achieve?

FYB: Definitely.

NCB: What advice will you give to the fresh Naselsites?

FYB: Pray about anything and everything. Build a relationship with your God. It’s the only way you’ll get through this school (or any phase in life, in fact) and finish strong.

NCB: Any shoutouts?

FYB: Nope. In mentioning some, I might end up leaving out some important persons.

NCB: Alright. Thank you so much for answering our call.

FYB: Thank you for having me .

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