Season 3 Episode 7: Spreading Excellence from UNILAG to SciencesPo (with Vincent Eke)

Studying abroad can be challenging, especially when faced with language barriers. In this episode, Vincent Eke shares his remarkable journey from being a zealous undergraduate at Unilag to becoming a graduate student at Science Po in France. 

The key takeaway from this episode is the significance of preparing for life after undergraduate studies early on. Securing scholarships and funding can be highly competitive, and this episode emphasizes the importance of being intentional about one's goals from the early undergraduate years. He stresses the need to position oneself for opportunities, get involved in activities that make one stand out, and create a unique story that sells. 

Vincent's journey to studying in France as a non-French speaker was not without obstacles, but he learned to speak a new language and became bilingual. He shares his hurdles in securing a scholarship, including rejections, doubts, and stress. However, he emphasizes that good things can come with perseverance and hard work.