Poetry / Corruption, Corruption, and more Corruption or Injustice [4]

Hi,
This is a state of a nation poem!
I have had a go at it knowing I am a learner still.
I appreciate and thank the house in advance for its opinion and voice
Many thanks!!

Corruption, Corruption, and more Corruption or Injustice

My current state began as I chose to become a leader for my nation!
The anticipation, excitement, and anxiety visible
The voters determined yet asking
A deprived populace in need
Instigated by mortification
The youths clamoring for new beginnings
Demanded a political leader
So change beckoned;

To write wrought of the nation and its citizens
The leader made promises
The lyrics plausible the nation glaring;
In this dry and thirsty land, the song was like a water so he yielded
Forgetting that a person who gives in to evil is like a polluted spring
These empty promises he has since denied, she cries 'oh more corruption'

A year on, the nation's story is akin to a bird;
A political leader who plugged and still plugs at the feathers of live birds,
He made a point thus;
They birds once released was in pain, who would not!?
Still, they followed
Because their thought process was saying he feeds me.
Does she not have a choice??
A shout can be heard even from a far
Yet she fears her injustice cry may not be heard

Does this state really reflect the injustice she faces today!?
She now have these facts to chew on
Or the irony which says "the previous administration blossomed like never seen".

If only he becomes a leader who reframes from blaming past events he can not now control.
For only legitimacy problems have arisen,
Interpreted as having no power,
In a crisis, she is weak!
She can not back down on a crisis,
but rather see the crisis as a challenge as opposed to failures,
It would push the nation and her people to strive harder she hopes!

For now, her citizens are silent,
Still, they are heard thinking; the previous administration was more corrupt and wasteful.
She knows tomorrow is pregnant
She becoming adamant to her pain,
In groans"no country leader, is right 100 percent of the time,"
Ohh how rooms are furnished with valuable, beautiful things where there is knowledge,
For in the quietness of her heart, the unspoken is heard,
The unsearchable knowable

For a great leader is one who responds to issues, and situations quickly.
In the leader she elected she for yearns for;
Executives to execute great plans for her
Solution provider, not complainant
She says before the change mantra If she saw corruption she still sees today

She admires her nation so much she overlooks the corruptions however dreamily
She appreciates and would have yesterday
To some extent, she lived simply
It was a nation she knew, believed in and felt she could dream in!!!

For the uncertainty she faces today,
Every second, minute, hour and day she asks one last question
Where was I before?
Where I'm I now??
And where I'm I headed???

Poetry / Nepotism - A football match/game [6]

@Holt,

This may come as a surprise to you but I did this so easily. Just like you said it would be if what one does align with one's passion

Though not an expert yet I am sure

Thanks

Please, I would love opinions on my footy Nepotism Poem. Words is 395

Nepotism - A football match
One team to another

Why am I likened to a football match!?

Because that is your only shot on target
Nepotism
Spot on, if the cap fits
But today's shot is tame
It went out wide and did the team no good

It is said all the time 'What a great work rate nepotism has'
Always gives the game everything his tank has

A step nepotism took before
But can not find a way so
Today another step
Nepotism to the other team
It should be to you an important lesson for the tomorrow that is unknown

For nepotism is now called merely
Hear this today
Our team is called nepotism
Sometimes one can not defend against it

Stats warned them
But nepotism says equalize we go on to win the game
And we are free of nepotism
The neighboring team thinking 'Success can barely stand out there
It did not stop nepotism

Because nepotism had already been given the free - kick
Appealing for a penalty, the referee awards the free - kick the other way
The free - kick came to nothing/a right mess

Still lamenting? emerge from the other end and team
That was the team's best opportunity
Maybe they might have won
But it is not just going their way today
The decisions even for their best players!
Still sad??
Okay, let us see what you have got

Second half and still no sign of a winning goal
For the waited and waited then
What thou are waiting for???

The reply a murmur but audible
A chance to be rid of nepotism
ahh the wait has been long
Has it been?????

For the football match that is never ending
'Never say never'
To nepotism

And the table?
The neighbor way in front
As it stands, nepotism on top of the world!
The footballing and sporting world waiting for nepotism
Players also waiting and their managers

Baked, victory will ensue soon
For the other team
The aim is to lift the trophy
The table showing it to nepotism

Some teams can not mathematically retain its title of yesterday!!
For nepotism do not care that the losing team was on top of the world
Highly qualified too

You call me nepotism and I oblige and
Would hold my victory cup high for you to see
Crying 'Ohh nepotism'!!!

Scholarship / I come from a home full of love, morals, and education. Self Introduction - KGSP Scholarship [5]

Hello House,

Please I would like help with my Scholarship Self Intro letter. I think that I have written too much as only a page is required so I would like help or suggestion on where I could delete or make adjustment.

Thanks in advance for taking the time out for this.

Finding oneself

I come from a home full and time of love, morals, and education held in high regards. My father being a lecturer pushed us to empower ourselves with knowledge because of he, like many sayings, believes 'Knowledge is strength'. My mother, a graduatant of accounting is a humble, honest, hard working, and a responsible woman. My root as I call my home now secured me firmly.

As a boarding college student, I worked hard and always took home a good result from my time in boarding school. To have followed my parent's footsteps is such a blessing. Looking back now I have fond memories of being called a responsible child. Putting others first before myself was/is when I am the happiest. One of many occasions, I would ensure my siblings had snacks/ or food to eat before myself even preparing such food with the money I saved from my pocket money without being told to. I owe it all to my parent's, and loved ones who pushed me harder and encouraged me to be the better person I am today. They gave me all I needed to achieve my dream to become an accountant. Greenwich University in London, England was among top universities in accounting at the time of my studies and graduating with Second Class Lower in June 2011 I got a reward for my efforts though I was sad to know that I missed out on attaining Second class Upper by 20% or 2 points.

Everything was different for me when I was given the opportunity to study in the UK. My big ambiguous dream was and still is to be a useful person, however little to my family and parents whose supports is to a very large family.

I am reminded of the Korean drama Cheongdang - dom Alice. Achieving one's success and dream is likened to "Effort is my Strength", thus;

"Life is like a recipe book". If you follow the recipe and faithfully follow the instructions for combining ingredients, you would surely succeed".
My friends and aunt would ask me how it was that I was able to work and study at the same time. The fact was that I would work and have a few hours sleep before going to school. It was hard workbe, I worked hard. In fact, I considered it such an opportunity I didn't think of the tiredness I felt after many long shifts. This way, I got to know my strength.

Aside from my university career, I participated in extracurricular activities. I was not only part of the administration staff welcoming new students to the university, I was also on the Award Ceremony every day including representing the university as an Ambassador. I was able to broaden my communication, organizational, and presentation skills while attaining the ability to relate to people from different multicultural background. The experiences I now consider irreplaceable. I had work outside the University too, including my work for popular Football clubs such as Arsenal amongst working for Chelsea, Fulham, Wembley - the national football stadium, and the Oval Cricket ground. I can not stress how excited and happy I still feel the memories around me like trophies and a smile that says it all. The best times of my life, it peaked my love for Sports and a curiosity to want to explore more about all things beautiful in life.

After my degree, I furthered my career in MSC banking and finance and later enrolling to have in the professional ACCA. I was opportuned to work as an Education Administrator at Bellerbys college, also as an accountant in a newly established but yet sophisticated organization that works in line with the Nigeria Immigration Service in the UK. In the two years before my National Youth Service Corps - a service carried out by all citizens, I was able to put into practice the theoretical aspect of my education to good use; balancing outflow and inflow, invoicing, bills and salary payment including general administrative work. Call center assistance, front desk inquiries, clerk, and overtime if needed to achieve the organization's set goal.

I heard of change of university and Exchange programs too late, not because I was not provided with many experiences in the UK but because I wanted a change of environment, new experiences, and challenges hence my Ph.D. and it could not come at a time when my interest in Korea and her culture has a place in my heart.

Korea candid culture, her people, and her beauty captured my heart while I was in London. I can safely say I am one of those Hallyu fans that appreciate the lifestyle of Koreans as depicted in Dramas, news and from events hosted and attended through the Korean Cultural Center, Abuja, Nigeria. My interest in exploring & expanding the culture is shown in my current intermediate level of learning the Korean language at the Study Center in Abuja. I was also a member of the Korean Cultural center in the UK and members of my family have come to also have an interest in the Korean language. Better yet at the beginner's level last year August, I won the Korean Speech contest held. Having seen her popularity in technology, architectural and business industries, I believe South Korea is the perfect destination for my further studies. The universities have chosen preludes history, international recognition and its welcoming aura inviting and my expectation and dream will no doubt be fulfilled to become the person I dream to be. For me, my Ph.D. study in Korea would be like a recipe book as mentioned above. Korea will guide me to the better person I desire to become tomorrow having the support and kindness and love of my family/home. My Ph.D. will fill a gap being already established in accounting.

It gives me great pleasure to serve my nation. I showed I am committed as I recently served my country through the service - National Youth Service Corp (NYSC). A bespoke service I enjoyed it thoroughly. Waking up as early as three am as summed by the soldiers, eating whatever was given, obeying rules and regulation set out and participating in activities and the fun part of socializing. I am a shy or quiet one but did I let it all go serving my country. I participated and represented my group in Volleyball, cultural dance, cooking competition and wherever else as it was needed. An encouragement to myself and team too, for the many who did not want to partake.

The Czech Proverb 'Learn a new language and get a new soul', is the very essence and reason I want to do my Ph.D. in Korea. Exposed and after I have learned and developed well, a true beauty I will share my beauty with Korea and the world. I am diligent and able to do this. Finding oneself is a good way to live. Bertha Gonzalez Nieves is a Mexican entrepreneur and she said 'I see [work travel] as a lifestyle' and I akin myself to this way of life.

I have gone places, and each time I visit a new place I feel my home is anywhere I make it to be. And as such, the freedom of these roots helps me to branch into new territories.

Scholarship / Applying for a Ph.D. in International relations leading to diplomacy or an expatriate; KGSP SOP [4]

Please Please Please help me out here!
This is my statement of purpose for the KGSP Scholarship.

I am grateful for the help!!

Goal of study & Study Plan
o Goal of study, title or subject of research, and detailed study plan

recipe for my education

I am pleased to apply for a Ph.D. in International relations leading to diplomacy or an expatriate. My degree was gotten from Greenwich university, one of the top five universities in accounting at the time of my studies and graduation hence the experience invaluable. There was to be no thesis but at Kingston university where I did Banking and Finance as a master's student, I carried a thesis on 'Basel III and its impact'. At the time, Basel III was just be implemented and the fears and speculation of how it might affect the industry rose a curiosity in me so I took it up and it became my thesis topic. Though not easy to gather information because of the fact it was just being implemented, it didn't stop me. I am always ready to put in effort in whatever I set my mind to do and I achieved my goal completing my thesis. The same efforts can be seen at the undergraduate level. I believed that my efforts gave me strength as I worked hard outside of my academic to support myself during my studies. Though this affected my grades, I saw it as a motivation. For missing out on achieving a second class upper by two percentage point I was sad. Even when I was sick at a point I studied through it and wrote exams like everyone else. I see this as a skill being able to push myself hard to remain focus - the goal in front of me greater than my weakness. Because in the end, I attained my degree.

Though my degree and master is in the accountancy field I have reasons to want to study international relations in Korea.
I once heard my dad said even when he was not a great position to help, a group of university students had approached him to solve their problems regarding my state not being represented at the federal level of government. I could see he was stressed having said he could not get in contact with others who he had organized to solve the issue with. Seeing him trying hard but to no avail to contact the others and to get the matter solved I suggested to my dad to do what he can and leave the rest and his response has been my motivation in life and this Ph.D. subject. He said ' the look up to me to help them and I can not leave them when the need me the most'. It is the same for me, I too, who do not like to see or hear injustice being done to anyone I would like to use my course and work in the future to serve whomever I come across. For living for others is living indeed.

I also have sisters, and uncles who work for the Immigration Service, customs, and their work motivates me and would like to become like them.

Their work entails looking, solving issues related to immigrants or as it is otherwise known citizens in diaspora. The issues ranging from getting a residence permit, studies, deportation amongst other responsibilities. I have heard and seen so many diasporas suffer because of lack of information or guide that could make them otherwise enjoy life abroad. So many whose search for a safe haven would get stranded, suffer and in worst cases get deported (recently the number of those being deported have risen a great deal) having not made any plans they suffer as a result. While I can relate to this, I feel they could be better equipped. So I intend to focus my study plan on these areas. To pursue this course, I am of the view that I can work with the Korea Centre or embassy or any Korean multinational corporations having acquired the skills of working in a multicultural environment. I have recently joined InterNation, a great community for international people. I will use this medium to network with great minds and use my experience to better guide others. I would look to advise through conferences or guide book encourage the importance to think and plan just like the study plan is letting me. The conferences or share of information to universities platforms will target the empowerment of people who wish to travel abroad. Universities would give information to aspirants looking to go but not limited to those looking to go abroad but also those abroad to retrace their steps, change the thought of 'I am right to doing what is right'. I will explain the statement thus;

I was talking with some friends and the discussion was on how some charities that are meant to attain a goal helping the poor or needy, less privilege give themselves (Staff or executives) so a bulk paycheck. A friend said with this, there is no reason to donate to any charity. Another said, not everything has to have a reason 'for not every penny you put into a project or risk taken pays off' and I said in 'the end, it is not about being right but doing the right'. We are all right most of the time and when that happens what then? The thought should focus on doing the right thing at the right time. If one loves to or would like to travel abroad, does she or he have the necessary fund, capabilities, and support to do this? For these and other facts being considered would ensure they become better prepared, are able to withstand and go through studies, work and living abroad meaningful and worthwhile. By not equipping oneself so many have lost their way and this is still present.

No one should be denied the right to an education so to educate, excite, and empower the beauty nerds, workaholics, and worthy living in all of us I will look to learn new or refresh the current ways.

Future Plan after Study
o Future plan in Korea or another country after study in Korea

In Korea, I would be a pleasure to work for the JJJ corporation as a diplomat but not limited to diplomacy work for as long I am able to give back what it is I have learnt and I am able to grow as a person and as the work allows me.

The corporation would no doubt equip me with more skills, experience and so that even outside Korea it would be seen and benefit the other organizations and or countries I would work for in the future.

I hope to travel to Canada as my sister who resides there have been inviting. Working with the United Nations in Canada would make me happy as well I know that I can achieve this fate (United nation's worker) outside Canada - around the globe. The opportunity and view of this mean anywhere possible is my aim. My country, and where ever the need for my profession and me is wanted.

Scholarship / My Korean Future - KGSP Post Study Plans [2]

Hello guys,

How does this look or sound for a statement of purpose post-study plans?
Would welcome any feedback on this, please!
Thanks in advance

Future Plan after Study

o Future plan in Korea or another country after study in Korea

The predominant state of my country as an oil and gas force is yet to been seen particularly in the unbalancing power supply shortage/failure to its people, business, and certainly the investments and increased relationship she so much needs.

Having gained the opportunity to work with the great KEPCO in line with the Nigeria embassy, I would have established my work as a successful candidate ( I believe my schooling, research work would make me a desirable asset to KEPCO) assisting and a first hand link between the two nations relative to the electricity/power sector. My positive participation breaching borders, barriers and the likes. With language no longer a barrier but a strength, I will be equipped personally, and academically to perform exceedingly.

There is much to come from Korea - Nigeria relations, a world of opportunities already in motion and given success stories in the education (KGSP), sports (in taekwondo), cultural diplomacy and the power industry, the more awaiting discovery would be brought to life. Ideas, new inventions, inspirations would pave way for aspirations, curiosity perspectives will give birth, empower and energize Korea - Nigeria relations, a better world between Africa and the world at large. In furtherance, an expertise of experience can be gotten from other multi- national corporation outside KEPCO, access to pools of experience and tools to better strengthen the two nation's relationship, strengths exchanged, weaknesses lessons learned in the ever evolving world. Hence Korea - Nigeria not limiting I will work for as long I am able to give back what it is I have learned and I am able to grow as a person and as the work allows me. The corporation would no doubt equip me with more skills, experience and so that even outside Korea it would be seen and benefit the other organizations and or countries I would work for in the future.

The United Nation is another place I would love to work in in Korea and outside Korea in Canada. Still, my country, and where ever the need for my profession and me is wanted. Bertha Gonzalez Nieves is a Mexican entrepreneur and she said 'I see [work travel] as a lifestyle' and I akin myself to this way of life. Having studied subjects such as geography, agriculture, law, economics in the cause of my previous education, I believe with these skills and experiences from these areas I am in a better position to follow, educate, and learn different country's culture, history and news to aid my work in Korea, and the globe. The use of platforms such as Internation, Zain Verjee Group (CNN), blogs, volunteering would also come in handing.

I know the Korean way of life may not be the same given their economy advancement, culture, and history that have shaped them. Still, I would like to explore this area in relation to my country's and these outcomes would help my country to live better given the presence or relationship that exist between the two countries. I believe I will learn from the best, Korea.

In terms of participation language wise, a friend has recently started a bilingual academy and I hope to spread my wings and join her to tackle the above issues having learned the Korean language I would be able to teach the young of our generation to affect their way of living. Further, from my sisters who are presently working in immigration and customs in my country, I would have valuable expertise to learn from as well my work experience in Korea and access to other institutions like the British council where I have worked previously. And it would please me to give back to native Korean who would like to learn English volunteering where ever and when it is needed.

Conclusion
Sure no one should be denied the right to an education so to educate, excite, and empower the beauty nerds, workaholics, and honest living in all of us I will look to learn new or refresh the current ways. For a person's value of information is wisdom manifest by understanding.