Ife Bam

Ph.D. student in Applied Linguistics & TESOL | OCELT | ICTEAL | Egalitarian for equity in education, language rights & inclusive teaching practices

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Delayed gratification is one of the most difficult, but rewarding things to practice. Sacrificing now for a better tomorrow. This doesn't mean you aren't happy with your life. It means you're willing to delay instant pleasure because you have a bigger goal in mind ✨✨

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Dear God, please take control of every situation in my life that feels heavy or uncertain. Grant me peace in my heart, strength in my weakness, and faith to trust Your timing and plan. I place my worries in Your hands, believing that You will handle what I cannot. Amen.

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My life will continue to shine and flourish. Every day will be brighter than the last. My life will keep radiating God's glory, and my destiny will continue to blossom and prosper. Amen.

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I often argue about rethinking the grading system! It doesn’t really show students’ true potential! Getting a good grade has now become the most important, & often easiest thing a student can achieve, yet it doesn’t always reflect anything substantial about their actual learning.

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I love smart, ambitious women. I enjoy having conversations with women who are passionate about their projects, careers, and personal growth. I naturally connect with those kinds of friendships. I admire intelligent women.

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Still figuring life out.
Still learning about myself.
Still learning about my body.
Still learning about womanhood.
Still learning about love.
Still unlearning.
Still growing.
Still setting boundaries.
Still navigating friendships.
Still trying.
Still learning.

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The best is yet to come!

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I don’t want to teach classes where my students just write theories for me to grade. I want an engaging and practical classroom where I can be sure that each of my students has actually learned something, and not just written papers

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I can't wait to be done. It's mentally draining, but I'm almost there 😔

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I will finish this PhD 🥹😢🙏

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You gave a child from a low income, rural background a random English word he had never come across, like ‘ensure.’ He tried to pronounce it the best way he could, and you think that’s funny?
That’s a smart kid right there, if you ask me

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Vacation

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After PhD, what next?

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (Philippians 4:6)

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“Luck” people often say I am a lucky girl. I think I work very hard, I am persistent, and I am a risk-taker. Anyway, maybe they are also right.

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Life is not that hard, humans make it hard.

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I'm not an influencer, but I genuinely want to live an impactful life, a life that touches and inspires others, both near and far 🙏

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I encourage people, especially women, to pursue a PhD if they have the chance. It opens up many life-changing opportunities that are rarely talked about.

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Every good thing I want, wants me more 🤭🙌

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Being smart isn’t just about books. I think someone’s smart when they can figure things out, learn from life, show empathy, and make good choices.

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I’m a light sleeper. Even a pin drop can disrupt my sleep.

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I hate being such a light sleeper

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I read every day.

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The real problem is not the language of instruction.
The real problem is the weakness of the education system!

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Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reverts to English https://t.co/czL9ldu0kJ