yemight474 Physics is a foundational science and if you learn and understand it, you would love it. When you love something, learning more about it becomes effortless.

So try to get a first class, then apply for foreign scholarships (reach out, if you need a hand) ... as crooked as Nigeria is, academic merit still counts for foreign scholarships provided by National agencies and companies.

From there, a new world would be opened to you and you can go on achieving as you desire. On the other hand get a 2:2 or below and join the army of unemployed and N-power people gearing up to vote Nepa bill President for a second term to life.

Good luck, try to learn programming or computer tech stuff as well.

crafteck:



Una neva tire for excuses, i finished with 2nd class upper from uni, never searched for job, researched playstation installation bypass and holes, i see like 40k most days, stop being a lazy youth

ma nigga. A swear your head dey there!

horia:
do I need a laptop to start programming. Sorry for diverting from the main topic. And where do I start from.

horia:
do I need a laptop to start programming. Sorry for diverting from the main topic. And where do I start from.

preferrable yes, But as technology is getting more and more advanced you can your an android smartphone or tablet. And as to where you should start. I think you should go with web programming(html, css, javascript et.c) its more easier and popular infact it is more needed than the c, c++, java, e.t.c. but i dont know your taste is it web programing or just programming

There are only three ways out if this.
Get your PhD if you want to be relevant in this country or apply for a full scholarship to schools overseas giving postgraduate degrees in your field. OR join the street, hustle and become a successful business man.

hayo:
Don't fall into the trap of bad advisers. Below are things you should be thinking about:
2. The physical sciences like Maths, Physics and Chemistry can give you competitive advantage if you know how to navigate the terrain.
3. The most important thing is that you are in Year 1 - use that to your advantage and since you love Physics, push to get the best grade possible. A first class in Physics opens several doors for you. A strong 2:1 with skills like coding can also do wonders.
4. With a great grade, you will be able to fight for jobs in almost any sector in Nigeria. But more important, you would have the opportunity of getting full ride scholarship to American and Canadian Universities. That should be your goal. And I mean it.

easier said, @OP studying physics is a painful experience with or without a good result not to talk of the pain after graduation.

IamaNigerianGuy:


Hahahahahahaha! (you obviously don't have any idea what you are talking about)

uhm hello kindly tell me wat am not getting here cos it seems we see programming from different perspective here.

dnoable08:
Physics Teacher, waec/jamb tutor.
Or better still, advance nd be a physics lecturer.
Our country doesn't encourage scientific research

Wrong! He can still go for a masters' degree, or get a PGD in Electronics. When GSM first started in this country in 2001, the first set of RF technicians and electronic specialists employed on BTS sites were graduates of electronics, physics, etc when it became difficult to get enough electrical engineering graduates, to fill such roles. Those physics and electronics graduates performed really well, and were retained by the telcos. Many went ahead to get MBAs and other degrees in IT, and rose to become head of their departments.

hayo:
Don't fall into the trap of bad advisers. Below are things you should be thinking about:

1. Nigeria generally has a bad educational sector. Graduating with an Engineering degree does not necessarily mean you'd be a great Engineer.
2. The physical sciences like Maths, Physics and Chemistry can give you competitive advantage if you know how to navigate the terrain.
3. The most important thing is that you are in Year 1 - use that to your advantage and since you love Physics, push to get the best grade possible. A first class in Physics opens several doors for you. A strong 2:1 with skills like coding can also do wonders.
4. With a great grade, you will be able to fight for jobs in almost any sector in Nigeria. But more important, you would have the opportunity of getting full ride scholarship to American and Canadian Universities. That should be your goal. And I mean it.
5. In your spare time, pick a programming language. Be ahead of your peers. See if you can even do some of your assignments using such a programming language. The best software developers I know are Maths and Physics graduates. This is another career path that you can excel in. And no one would discriminate against you for not having a computer science degree.

Life is what you make of it. Also great to have mentors who can tell you the truth about the work place and not beer palour discussions. People told me back then that a Maths degree would only open doors to teaching career. It was the greatest lie from the pit of hell.

Again, do your utmost best in school. Get curious. Learn complementary skills. Browse the Internet for the advances in Physics from top Universities around the world. Go to Coursera.org and see Physics courses you can do online that challenges what they teach you in Lautech. And you are on the way to a great life.

Gbam! You have said it all! A first degree is usually a stepping stone to other things. May God increase the wisdom He has deposited in your life!

Yemight474:
Good morning.
My name is Adeshina Waliyu, a 100 level student(lautech ogbomosho). There is a matter I have been worrying about, due to fear, I have fall in love with my phone searching for info about the issue. And nairaland is one of the site that I always tend to, to know about what I don't know because I believe there are many talented people and experienced people that can put me through.

I have read many topics on this nairaland that relate to the issue that's bothering me yet I still feel like I haven't see what I need. May be it's because most of the topic I read were posted like 4 to 5 years ago, sorry to say I feel like Nigeria then is different from today's Nigeria.

The issue that is bothering me, that makes me need the counsel or advice of people is about the course I was given.
I's a pre degree student 2015/2016, I chose Civil Engineering but unfortunately I scored 255 in Pre degree and 245 in jamb, so I was given Pure and Applied Physics.
Though at that time I was discouraged but later I got over it (Since physics is my best subject). Then I decided to study physics but getting to 100 level, what am hearing from people around me and my brothers is that I should change my course.. What they are telling me is that physics is among the best course in the world
but not here in Nigeria. They said it's better to cross to Engineering.
Though am just a 19 year old boy but I think it's better to start thinking about my future......
So I have been in a dilemma since because my decision will have Great impact to my future.
I can't make a rash decision. That's why I decided to hear from people that will tell me what I don't know.
Please is it true that the hope for science student especially physics graduates in time of job in this Nigeria is not much . I know life is unpredictable and we should follow our instinct. But it is better to know more.
I will be very grateful if you can spare some of your time to give your opinion..

Cc AgentOfAllah

hostine316:
I am shocked about how so-called Nigerian youths are spilling out poo out of their mouths. If you don't know anything about physics or you are just a dumb ass person who couldn't make the best out of the course, then I advice you keep quiet, rather than condemn the course and discourage the OP. OP, for your own good, build a career around that physics. As you go deeper, there a lot of opportunities there and it's left to you to build an exciting career in physics. I am saying this with full confidence, Physics is one of the best courses you can ever think of.

If you think the likes of engineering, medicine, law, accounting, etc will make you rich in life, then you must have lost it. Many of these courses we know or hear of mostly are overhyped. That is why you see even our so-called graduates are clueless and jobless because they thought the name of the course is what will fetch them a job. I am not condemning any course but you have to understand that the world is changing. You need to know what is selling in the outside world. I will leave a final word of advice for the OP, In anything you do or anywhere you find yourself, always be the best and make the best out of it.

I wish you all the best in life.

Sorry, but you ended up telling us nothing. A graduate or student of Education on Gender studies can also claim his discipline is the best in the world, we would only believe them if they explain why and give us realistic work opportunities for them, which is what the Op is asking for.

falcon01:
uhm hello kindly tell me wat am not getting here cos it seems we see programming from different perspective here.

Coding is very difficult.

If you are interested in the academia, then continue with physics and study up to PhD level so you can become a lecturer. After your first degree you can teach for a while in private schools or lesson centres. While you are teaching, try and save a little cash for your postgraduate studies and also look out for scholarships.

However, if you know you don't have passion for lecturing/teaching then I'll advise you to change to civil engineering. Don't mind those telling you that age will be against you in the labour market if you go for engineering. The beauty of some professional courses of which civil engineering is one is that you are trained to have skills you can apply to solve specific problems in your environment. So age does not really count. What does count in most of those courses is your knowledge and skills. I've seen a 40yrs old graduate as a mechanical engineer and is doing well in his practice. You can be a contractor on your own handling projects like building, roads, etc. You can be consultant to other companies provided you have the knowledge and skills they seek. You must not apply for graduate trainee jobs as a civil engineer, yet you would have other jobs to do. That is what makes you a professional!

In summary, go for what you have passion for!

IamaNigerianGuy:


Coding is very difficult.

That was what i was saying.

damseyl:
secondary school tisa for private school
#20,000 salary

My point is that some of you making noise and shouting physics teacher isn't working. Most responses here are coming from jobless lazy youths who cannot give sensible advise to anyone.

Who told you that a physics graduate must be a physics teacher or is your IQ so low that you don't know what is obtainable in the real world. I just weep for this generation. With what you study, tell me your paycheck and I tell you mine and let's compare. Lazy youth

Dacronym:
Somebody would come here and start saying programming even drop out arts students can master programming

You have no idea what you are talking about.

Yemight474:
Good morning.
My name is Adeshina Waliyu, a 100 level student(lautech ogbomosho). There is a matter I have been worrying about, due to fear, I have fall in love with my phone searching for info about the issue. And nairaland is one of the site that I always tend to, to know about what I don't know because I believe there are many talented people and experienced people that can put me through.

I have read many topics on this nairaland that relate to the issue that's bothering me yet I still feel like I haven't see what I need. May be it's because most of the topic I read were posted like 4 to 5 years ago, sorry to say I feel like Nigeria then is different from today's Nigeria.

The issue that is bothering me, that makes me need the counsel or advice of people is about the course I was given.
I's a pre degree student 2015/2016, I chose Civil Engineering but unfortunately I scored 255 in Pre degree and 245 in jamb, so I was given Pure and Applied Physics.
Though at that time I was discouraged but later I got over it (Since physics is my best subject). Then I decided to study physics but getting to 100 level, what am hearing from people around me and my brothers is that I should change my course.. What they are telling me is that physics is among the best course in the world
but not here in Nigeria. They said it's better to cross to Engineering.
Though am just a 19 year old boy but I think it's better to start thinking about my future......
So I have been in a dilemma since because my decision will have Great impact to my future.
I can't make a rash decision. That's why I decided to hear from people that will tell me what I don't know.
Please is it true that the hope for science student especially physics graduates in time of job in this Nigeria is not much . I know life is unpredictable and we should follow our instinct. But it is better to know more.
I will be very grateful if you can spare some of your time to give your opinion..

Lovely post I must say. As a graduate from this great Citadel of Learning, I have been trying to schedule a time to visit Lautech in order to orientate present undergraduates. Physics as a course has a lot in common with Electrical & Electronic Engineering, a course I was blessed to study. I presently work with Huawei in Lagos and I must tell you telecommunications industry is always in need of graduates with experience in the field, especially in the Radio Frequency (RF) section. My advise to you and other undergraduates studying both Physics and EEE is to use both your SIWES and I.T periods to learn at least one of the following softwares used in Drive Test before your graduation, such as TEMS Investigation, Genex Probe, Map info. Knowledge of any of these, by God's grace, gives you an automatic job even before you go for service as this part of telecommunications really needs more hands. A senior colleague from Lautech that trained me is a graduate of Physics. To know what a Drive Test is, kindly use Google search engine. Physics is a good course.

falcon01:
That was what i was saying.

My apologies. I intended to respond to @Dacronym

homesteady:


Sorry, but you ended up telling us nothing. A graduate or student of Education on Gender studies can also claim his discipline is the best in the world, we would only believe them if they explain why and give us realistic work opportunities for them, which is what the Op is asking for.

I am not here to tell the OP anything about opportunities in Physics. He should go and make research on his own. That is why we are still backward in this country. We seek advice here and there and end up following nonsense. Thereafter we blame the government or village people. Why do we have internet? If the OP really wants to know whats up about physics, he should make research online on his own. If he finds what he really likes, then he can build a career around that area or a related field.

homesteady:


Sorry, but you ended up telling us nothing. A graduate or student of Education on Gender studies can also claim his discipline is the best in the world, we would only believe them if they explain why and give us realistic work opportunities for them, which is what the Op is asking for.

Listen, I am not hear to boast or whatsover. I finished an got a work as physics graduate 3 months after NYSC. I work and even earn more than an entry level Medicine and surgery graduate. I got my job without knowing anyone.

There's this one thing about a physics graduate which you guys fails to understand. Physics graduates are highly analytical and logical. This skill alone can get them any way and they are highly sought for especially in IT industry where I work.


My problem is that most unemployed people are those shouting Physics Teachers up and down on nairaland

hostine316:


I am not here to tell the OP anything about opportunities in Physics. He should go and make research on his own. That is why we are still backward in this country. We seek advice here and there and end up following nonsense. Thereafter we blame the government or village people. Why do we have internet? If the OP really wants to know whats up about physics, he should make research online on his own. If he finds what he really likes, then he can build a career around that area or a related field.

Thanks for the job you are doing here. I was in a meeting in the office and it was as if something told me to check nairaland only for me to come to front page and read the nonsense people were posting on page one of this post.


What is even laughable is the fact that most posts are made by low income earners. Physics graduates are SMART and those that know themselves will always excel. Just like other courses, they are dumb physics graduates too.

dawahlarry:

Lovely post I must say. As a graduate from this great Citadel of Learning, I have been trying to schedule a time to visit Lautech in order to orientate present undergraduates. Physics as a course has a lot in common with Electrical & Electronic Engineering, a course I was blessed to study. I presently work with Huawei in Lagos and I must tell you telecommunications industry is always in need of graduates with experience in the field, especially in the Radio Frequency (RF) section. My advise to you and other undergraduates studying both Physics and EEE is to use both your SIWES and I.T periods to learn at least one of the following softwares used in Drive Test before your graduation, such as TEMS Investigation, Genex Probe, Map info. Knowledge of any of these, by God's grace, gives you an automatic job even before you go for service as this part of telecommunications really needs more hands. A senior colleague from Lautech that trained me is a graduate of Physics. To know what a Drive Test is, kindly use Google search engine. Physics is a good course.

It is not a must that you work as an engineer or physicists after your studies in the university. The pedagogy of learning is such that you become well trained such that you can apply what you have learned in physics to banking, IT industries, Oil and gas, etc. There are many courses like Project management, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, etc that has no direct relationship to courses being taught in the universities. These professional courses pays more than medicine and surgery, engineering, law, etc.

People should be taught to be versatile in learning such that they can adapt to different environments. Good radio presenters did not study mass communication and the list goes on.

mrphysics:
Listen, I am not hear to boast or whatsover. I finished an got a work as physics graduate 3 months after NYSC. I work and even earn more than an entry level Medicine and surgery graduate. I got my job without knowing anyone.

There's this one thing about a physics graduate which you guys fails to understand. Physics graduates are highly analytical and logical. This skill alone can get them any way and they are highly sought for especially in IT industry where I work.

My problem is that most unemployed people are those shouting Physics Teachers up and down on nairaland

Forgive them, they do not know any better. Another thing is that some of our universities these days, lack adequate course advisors, as well as guidance and counselling units where such answers are provided.

I have since learnt that 'life is what you make it,' with the help of God and hard work. First degrees are just a stepping stone. It is what you build upon it, that matters.

A good friend of mine, studied Biology at undergraduate level and ended up with a 2nd class lower. She immediately decided to take courses in Project Management. She later got a job in a pharmaceutical firm before moving to a telecoms company, where she worked her way through the ranks. She finally ended up as their Project Director, and is now a consultant in the industry.

If she had sat down to start lamenting about her first degree in Biology, she would never have gone far.

pooozeee:
You are studying one of the best course ever in the world, even in Nigeria, don't be discouraged and make sure you have either a 1st class or 2:1 out of the university then I can assure you, you are fit to work anywhere even in the oil company

I studied physics too and I graduated several years ago, I have been working in the Telecommunication company, I do a lot of things, I also have many friends who studied physics and are working in mtn, Etisalat and Glo......

don't listen to any bad comment about physics posted here.... people with bad comment here are ignorant about physics, they always think physicist end up being a teacher this is bcus they don't no anything about the course

all I need you to do is to be focus and determined and make sure you have a very good grade, just 1st class or 2:1 is enough

if you wish to choose telecommunication line just like I did then my advice is this

when you are serving (NYSC) register for CCNA go for the ccna lectures and write the exam if you pass then I can assure you, a job in any telecommunication company or even bank is certain

you can do CCNP, CWNA, CWNP ITIL and so on,

trust, you are very fine studying physics, you will be competing with electrical / electronics student

What do you expect when most comments come from unemployed or low earning people who are very comfortable earning below 80k.

What they do not know is that most NPOWER applicants are not physics graduates but those from the social sciences. Again, they are more unemployed engineering graduates than physics graduates. Most physics teachers in secondary schools are engineering graduates not even physics graduates.


Most people were taught physics in secondary school by engineering graduates who now double as physics teachers because they taught engineering is physics

Gerrard59:


My problem is with your school not even the course. Hopefully, they don't go on strike and you miss out on job openings not because you are not qualified, but due to your age.

There's nothing wrong with studying physics, trust me, you can be anything you desire to be. Just have an open mindset and don't restrict yourself to few industries like the fellow who has a CGPA of 4.46 in mathematics and telling me he does not like bank jobs.

Learn hard core programming skills. Your discipline will make you very analytical, so you have an advantage there. The best jobs are usually analytical and requires persons with good numerical skills.

If you aspire to study abroad, now is the time to develop your CGPA. When you are done, put in for the GRE. A folk like you should not score less than 160 in the quant section, at least I don't expect such.

Most importantly, make a very good grade. Preferably a first class. This cannot be overemphasised further. Don't tell me you cannot oh. Year one is the best time to make it possible.

P.S. Don't cross to engineering. Unless specified, there's no role or position that an engineer can apply for that a physicist cannot. Besides, age ain't on your side. I don't advise folks your age to study anything engineering related in a public university.

Employment strategy for a physics graduate

How to make a first class in Nigerian universities

Mistakes that can cost you a first class

age is on his side...just 19...engineering shud b good 4 him...

laudate:


Forgive them, they do not know any better. Another thing is that some of our universities these days, lack adequate course advisors, as well as guidance and counselling units where such answers are provided.

I have since learnt that 'life is what you make it,' with the help of God and hard work. First degrees are just a stepping stone. It is what you build upon it, that matters.

A good friend of mine, studied Biology at undergraduate level and ended up with a 2nd class lower. She immediately decided to take courses in Project Management. She later got a job in a pharmaceutical firm before moving to a telecoms company, where she worked her way through the ranks. She finally ended up as their Project Director, and is now a consultant in the industry.

If she had sat down to start lamenting about her first degree in Biology, she would never have gone far.

Exactly. The point is that most graduates or youths have a skewed view of the real world out there. They only know about engineering, law, medicine, and pharmacy jobs.

Like you rightly said, a project manager in a pharmaceutical firm will earn more than a pharmacist in that firm. So if a physicist sees himself as a teacher, then such person will end up earning 30-50k and end up average in the society.

Nigerian's are not crying due to high rate of unemployed physics graduate but unemployed graduates across all disciplines.

dannyboii1:



what does his age has to to with this.....so 19years is too late to study engineering??

him me ask him oo..i am also 18+ studying MME in OAU and am ok wit it

read and pass with a good grade....you will fit into the oil industry as a geophysicist or petrophysicist

Yemight474:
Good morning.
My name is Adeshina Waliyu, a 100 level student(lautech ogbomosho). There is a matter I have been worrying about, due to fear, I have fall in love with my phone searching for info about the issue. And nairaland is one of the site that I always tend to, to know about what I don't know because I believe there are many talented people and experienced people that can put me through.

I have read many topics on this nairaland that relate to the issue that's bothering me yet I still feel like I haven't see what I need. May be it's because most of the topic I read were posted like 4 to 5 years ago, sorry to say I feel like Nigeria then is different from today's Nigeria.

The issue that is bothering me, that makes me need the counsel or advice of people is about the course I was given.
I's a pre degree student 2015/2016, I chose Civil Engineering but unfortunately I scored 255 in Pre degree and 245 in jamb, so I was given Pure and Applied Physics.
Though at that time I was discouraged but later I got over it (Since physics is my best subject). Then I decided to study physics but getting to 100 level, what am hearing from people around me and my brothers is that I should change my course.. What they are telling me is that physics is among the best course in the world
but not here in Nigeria. They said it's better to cross to Engineering.
Though am just a 19 year old boy but I think it's better to start thinking about my future......
So I have been in a dilemma since because my decision will have Great impact to my future.
I can't make a rash decision. That's why I decided to hear from people that will tell me what I don't know.
Please is it true that the hope for science student especially physics graduates in time of job in this Nigeria is not much . I know life is unpredictable and we should follow our instinct. But it is better to know more.
I will be very grateful if you can spare some of your time to give your opinion..

IamaNigerianGuy:

My apologies. I intended to respond to @Dacronym

alright it's cool �

I'm very grateful for what all of you has told me....
may God continue to bless each and every one of you...
I will continue study physics. what I need now is little more details about programming.

mrphysics:

Thanks for the job you are doing here. I was in a meeting in the office and it was as if something told me to check nairaland only for me to come to front page and read the nonsense people were posting on page one of this post.


What is even laughable is the fact that most posts are made by low income earners. Physics graduates are SMART and those that know themselves will always excel. Just like other courses, they are dumb physics graduates too.

God bless you my brother. I will tell you something about what happened to me back then. I wanted to study elect/elect but I was given mathematics. When I asked some people about the course, they started laughing at me that I would end up becoming a primary school mathematics teacher. I was so discouraged. I talked to my dad (although he is late now) about it and he told me one thing; he said go and make extensive research about the course on your own and make the best out of it. I held on to that statement even up to this very moment. I did personal research and I saw alot of opportunities for mathematics graduates. I will mention a few; I.T industries, financial institutions (banks and insurance), academics, medicine, climate agencies, etc.

To cut the long story short, after making personal findings, I fell in love with academics especially research. How mathematics was used to study and understand complex phenomenon ranging from our biological world to our physical world. I studied hard and did excellently well. I got a scholarship to do my msc mathematics in Senegal 2 years ago and now I have a PhD mathematics scholarship in Germany.

Why did I bring up my story; for the OP to understand that anything you conceive in your heart now would go a long way. Whether in physics or civil engineering or anywhere you find yourself. I have some mathematics and physics friends who graduated and are now in the IT and engineering industries, some work in banks and insurance companies, some are in oil and gas sectors. I have worked with some in academics during the course of research. They are great guys even better than we mathematicians. They have wide range of knowledge in different areas of science and engineering.

OP, don't let anyone discourage you, not even me. You're the brain work, architect and engineer of anything you choose as a career. I will say this again, make the best out of anything you do.

Good luck.

I'm a graduate of Physics from the FUTA. Many prospects under physics bro, electronics, communications, programming and the likes, just too many openings. Yet, you'd have to search for non existing jobs if you don't build yourself to work on your own.

I might be lazy with education anyway, so I settle for fulltime internet marketing (freelancing and crypto) and contract jobs .