Exceptional Nigerian Student Secures Fully Funded Internship in Austria Amid Educational Challenges
During the strike, Samuel also garnered other achievements, including a $2,000 seed funding award for his conservation project at Araromi Seaside and an ambassadorship with Paragon One, enhancing his impact in youth development and global opportunities
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Samuel Fajana, a determined young Nigerian student from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, has achieved a significant milestone by securing a fully funded internship at the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) headquarters in Vienna, Austria. This accomplishment comes despite ongoing educational disruptions in Nigeria, where universities have been closed due to staff strikes since February 2022.
Samuel, who has not yet completed his Bachelor's degree due to these prolonged strikes, seized the opportunity during this period to apply for the internship abroad. His persistence paid off after several unsuccessful attempts in previous years.
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"I applied for the IUFRO internship last year and faced rejections. This year, amidst the strike, I saw the opportunity again and decided to give it another shot," Samuel explained.
During the strike, Samuel also garnered other achievements, including a $2,000 seed funding award for his conservation project at Araromi Seaside and an ambassadorship with Paragon One, enhancing his impact in youth development and global opportunities.
Expressing his gratitude, Samuel remarked, "Flying out of Nigeria for the first time to join IUFRO in Austria is a dream come true. Despite the delays in my education, I am thankful for this achievement and the support from everyone who helped along the way."
