Full Q & A with Olajumoke Omosowone
(1) Could you please tell us your full name?
My name is Olajumoke Omosowone.
(2) Where are you originally from?
I am from Nigeria.
(3) Which university are you currently attending?
University of New Haven.
(4) What program are you studying?
Environmental Science.
(5) Before finding 8B, what challenges did you face in trying to fund your education? Who else did you seek help from, and how did they respond?
Before coming across 8B Education, it was quite difficult to raise funding for my education. I received loan support from a cooperative society in my home country, which was helpful, but managing the repayments became challenging due to currency exchange rate fluctuations. While the support was positive, it was not sustainable enough to fully cover my educational needs.
(6) When you reached out to 8B for help, what was that experience like? How did the team respond and support you?
The response from 8B was commendable, and the entire process was smooth. The application was easy to navigate, and the team made the experience straightforward and stress-free.
(7) How did the support from 8B change your education and professional journey?
Without 8B, it would have been very difficult to successfully navigate my master’s degree. I would have been indebted to the university, but 8B stepped in at a critical moment and made it possible for me to complete my program and graduate without unnecessary stress.
(8) Since receiving support from 8B, what new opportunities have opened up for you?
The most significant achievement is that I was able to graduate without owing the university. This gave me peace of mind and allowed me to focus on planning the next stage of my academic and professional journey.
(9) Looking ahead, what are your future career goals?
I hope to leverage my academic achievement to build a strong and fulfilling career in environmental science.
(10) What would you say to other African students who are thinking about 8B?
I would strongly encourage them to go for it. 8B provides timely and reliable support when it is most needed.
(11) Before joining the 8B loan program, how would you describe your financial literacy around student financing?
Average.
(12) After completing the program, how would you rate your financial literacy now?
Good.
(13) And finally, how satisfied are you overall with the support provided by 8B?
4/5.
