PinnedFeranmi OlowookereI became well-known for something I had previously overlooked.In Nigeria, it is a common perception that you need to be ‘humble’ for you to receive help from others or to avoid getting attacked by your…Jul 27, 202216Jul 27, 202216
Feranmi OlowookereI needed to pick up the pen againWriting is vastly underrated. It’s been like a drawing board for me, where I’ve scribbled down my memories and thoughts. It’s almost like…Nov 19, 20224Nov 19, 20224
Feranmi OlowookereSo far, so goodI cried. For the first time in many years, tears streamed down my cheek. The D-Day had arrived. August 3rd was finally here. The emotions…Aug 30, 20226Aug 30, 20226
Feranmi OlowookerePart 3: Ph.D. or Product Design?In early March 2022, I received an email with the subject “Congratulations! It is a pleasure to welcome you...”Aug 5, 202211Aug 5, 202211
Feranmi OlowookerePart 2: The application journeyAfter finishing my final exams in September 2021, I began considering my Ph.D. plans. I remember, in a conversation with my supervisor, he…Aug 5, 20221Aug 5, 20221
Feranmi OlowookerePart 1: Self-actualizationIt’s funny how much one’s life can change in less than a year. It’s even more surreal when I realize I am moving to a place on the other…Aug 5, 20224Aug 5, 20224
Feranmi OlowookereI wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.As you might know, I am a huge fan of The Office. It is a comedy show that depicts the lives of the employees at the Scranton branch of the…Jul 31, 20222Jul 31, 20222
