𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝟐𝟑𝟕

𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐍𝐃… 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬

This may sound a little controversial, and may trigger some minds but please take it in good faith:

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐍𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐏𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬.

These qualifications are valuable for technical, professional, and industrial (‘handwork’) careers, but the academic system has not given them the recognition they deserve.

In many countries, they are hardly accepted, and even the institutions that award them may not employ their own graduates as lecturers. So, if academia is your goal, choose a pathway that keeps the doors open.

Why? Because academia runs on a clear progression: Bachelor’s → Master’s → PhD.

With HND/HPD, you often face extra challenges like conversion programs, extra year (s) for a degree and many opportunities will be closed. In most cases, the pay package for HND holders is usually less than that of Grade 1 teaching positions in basic education

If you love science and want to research or teach, go for BSc programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering.

If your passion is for people and society, explore BA or BSc programs in Education, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, or Languages.

If you’re more business-minded, go for Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Management.

If your interest is health, choose Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Public Health where possible.

I know many students can’t clearly explain why they chose what they’re studying, but please don’t choose HND programs just because they seem easier to navigate, are offered by nearby institutions, or have flexible fee payment plans. Your career is more important than short-term convenience.

My point is simple: Choose your path based on where you see yourself tomorrow. If academia is the goal, build on a degree foundation. If industry and technical expertise is the goal, HND/HPD can serve you well.

Theophilus Nang

Why do people always bend even when the Helicopter 🚁 blades are evidently higher than them?

Theo 🇨🇲 vs 🇳🇬 Amadi

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