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1/5 The best way to make the best of each stage of your relationship with your mentor is to ensure that you maintain a sense of humility and meekness. Do not assume you have learnt enough to be ‘let loose’. You must never burn bridges with your mentor(s). #ChatWithTunde
2/5 Also make sure that you do not come off as a liability but rather as an asset. When your mentors need to get something of great importance done, you want to be the first person that comes to their mind. #ChatWithFola #ChatWithTunde
3/5 Don't EVER show disagreement with your mentor(s) in public. Ensure that even on matters you are not clear on, that you always seek clarity from them. Make sure to also always carry them along with the major decisions and steps you are contemplating taking. #ChatWithFola
1/5 A mentor is a person who has arrived at a destination you have embarked on and has the right skills and wealth of experience to show for it. #ChatWithFola #ChatWithTunde
2/5 A mentor is one who has attained the heights you wish to attain and is able to provide guidance to you towards attaining the same heights. A good mentor will not only help you attain your desired goals but would also equip you with the tools to exceed them. #ChatWithFola
3/5 The reason why you need a mentor is to help you navigate through your chosen path with less hurdles and less errors, thereby saving you what could sometimes be irreversible mistakes. #ChatWithFola #ChatWithTunde
1/5 Generally, decisions on admissions are made within 4 to 6 weeks upin receiving a ‘complete admission package’. Take note that this includes submitted reference letters by your referees as well as transcripts.
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2/5 Yes, it is advisable to follow up if you have not gotten a feedback after this time. But also bear in mind that the schools may be very busy especially building up to the time for admissions.
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3/5 So its best to apply very early. Also, for PhD programmes a decision is made only after a potential supervisor has indicated interest. This is mostly the case before an admission decision is made.
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1/5 You may wish to include a section on definition of terms, a short literature review and a section on your proposed theoretical framework.
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2/5 A very important component of your research proposal should be its contributions to the body of knowledge by clearly mentioning the gaps you hope to fill in the existing literature.
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3/5 I suggest you keep your research proposal to a maximum of 5 pages or preferably shorter if you can. Remember these proposals are often sent off to potential supervisors who also have a lot to work on.
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1/5 Your research proposal should begin with an introduction or background. It should then contain your potential research questions. Ideally, I would suggest one major question and then two other operational questions from the first.
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2/5 It may be helpful to include hypothesis if you have any that set the course for the research. Then a methodology section should also be included which should clearly spell out how you intend to collect and analyse data.
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3/5 You can preferably include this in a tabular form. This is not necessary when applying for a masters programme but it is very important for a PhD programme.
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1/5 When writing a research proposal, the first thing to do is to stick to a topic that sustains your interests. There is no point starting a graduate programme and not completing it because you lost interest in it.
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2/5 Also very often some candidates try to come up with topics that they hope has the potential to ‘change the world’. This is often the case with doctoral studies. Starting out this way could be counterproductive and quite misleading.
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3/5 While there is nothing wrong with being ambitious, it is more prudent to consider the 3 most important things when deciding a research topic that is both ‘feasible’ and ‘viable’.
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1/5 It is important to keep your personal statement concise and yet detailed with relevant information that holds the attention of the admissions committee.
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2/5 See it as an opportunity to introduce yourself to a committee of experts who may not have the chance to meet with you or speak to you in person until a decision is made.
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3/5 So you therefore want to make sure that you are convincing enough as when you appear before an interview panel for a job.
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1/5 When writing a personal statement bear in mind that the admissions committee will also be reviewing a lot of applications.
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2/5 So the first thing you want to do when writing a personal statement should be to ensure that you make a compelling case by emphasizing why you are an ideal candidate for admission.
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3/5 You do this by stressing your academic potential and skills such as critical analysis, analytical skills, research skills and diligence.Also stress how you have demonstrated these over the years from your undergraduate programme and your professional experience.
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1/5 A personal statement is essentially a statement that should contain information about your motivation and interest in applying for the programme you have chosen to apply to. #ChatWithFola #ChatWithTunde
2/5 It is also important to ensure that you do not necessarily repeat information that is already contained in your CV. But rather seek to stress your academic achievements and professional achievements as well.
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3/5 If you have also volunteered, it would be helpful to emphasis this as well. Particularly if it is related to the course of study. Mentioning volunteering generally helps to demonstrate your ability to learn and work with others.
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Welcome and thanks for joining us for today’s live Twitter chat with @folanski.
Before we proceed, I'd like to briefly introduce Fola for those of you who might not know him.
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Before we proceed, I'd like to briefly introduce Fola for those of you who might not know him.
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@folanski Fola is a doctoral candidate in Leadership Studies with reference to security & development at the African Leadership Centre, King’s College London. With his background in Political Science & International Development Policy, Fola has a 2nd master’s at the University of Oxford.
@folanski In recognition of his leadership potentials, he was awarded a Mandela Washington Fellow in 2016. In 2018 he was selected as an Advisory Mentor for the Queen’s
Young Leaders Programme, UK, & recently been awarded a Frederic Bastiat Fellowship on public policy at George Mason Uni.
Young Leaders Programme, UK, & recently been awarded a Frederic Bastiat Fellowship on public policy at George Mason Uni.
@BTDTHub When applying for scholarships abroad, it helps to start by recognizing that so many others are also applying along with you. So have to stand out. One way to do this is to demonstrate why awarding you the scholarship guarantees long term benefits for a larger cause #ChatWithFola
@BTDTHub It helps to pay STRICT attention to specific instructions in the scholarship application. For instance if asked to write a 250 word essay, just writing 251 words could disqualify your application. Also watch spellings and grammar too. Read twice before submitting. #ChatWithFola
@BTDTHub Also pay very close attention to the deadlines! There s no point applying for a scholarship when the deadline has already elapsed. It therefore helps to apply early too. To do this you need to dedicate enough time. Avoid rushing through your scholarship applications #ChatWithFola
