Why I Left a 3.98/4.0 GPA in the US to Move to Nigeria

This episode of the ShaiPod features Joy, a super intelligent young lady who had to drop out of the University of Illinois at Chicago to Lagos, Nigeria despite being a junior with a GPA of 3.98/4.0. This is a story of resilience as she enrolled at Caleb University in Nigeria in 2021, graduated with a GPA of 4.98/5.0 in 2025 and emerged as the overall best student.

Please, if you know anyone who can help Joy resolve her balance at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), please, reach out to Joy directly on LinkedIn using the link below. This will be greatly appreciated as she deserves the chance to complete her program at UIC. Thanks for your help.

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[the.shaipod]

Please, if you know anyone who can help Joy resolve her balance at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), please, reach out to Joy directly on LinkedIn using the link below. This will be greatly appreciated as she deserves the chance to complete her program at UIC. Thanks for your help.

[grachy]

'Put in the work' girl 7-10 you have really done well. Soar higher

[le]

I remember coming across her post on LinkedIn and going through her page and noticing she went to an American university and thought she just decided to leave. Knowing her story now, I appreciate her resolve because starting afresh is not easy at all. I’m happy she was able to rise above everything that happened and can now serve as an inspiration to others

[SandraAsare]

Thank you for sharing your story. It shows how strong you are to face hard times. Your willpower is amazing, and this is just the start. Your dreams can still come true.

Thank you for hosting her, Shai.

[MJC]

An eye opener for everyone, and a very challenging experience to go through. God bless her soul and make a way for her. Big up Shai everytime as well, thank you for bringing her on🫡

[FranciscaArthur-fkli]

OMG!😢 This world is not fair! How can someone like this face this kind of pain.

My Opinion, I think that anytime you lack the best information, the right resources and the right people you struggle a lot especially in a place that you’re new . I feel like if she had spoken to the best people or had sought the best resource, something could have been done to help her. Anyways, I’m glad she’s doing so well and did tremendously well even when she decided to go back to school in Nigeria. Such is life!


Studying abroad without Funding is not for the weak!😅

[kaytaikeh]

Twas a lovely watch. Thanks for sharing your story. ❣

[haridabeauty]

Oh my 😢I’m so touched by her story, so sorry she had to go through that. And her parent loosing financially to support she and her sibling studies abroad can be painful.

[chideraokafor]

The ups and downs of life. It all depends on how one handles them, because a whole lot lies ahead. Her story is truly one of a kind. I absolute love the way she handled situations in her journey. Big ups Joy. Rooting for you.

[Amarapearl]

You should have just switched to a community college, most times out problem is our closed mind. We want to stick to what we love, life isn’t always about that.

[ugwuokestanleyarinze]

I didn't finish watching the video knowing fully well that she wasn't mentally ready for the journey she embarked on but for her coming back, Nigeria will teach her how to survive in all situation

How can she not be proactive considering where you are coming from 😢😢😢😢

[iamtompté]

So, she's the best graduating student of Caleb class of 2024. My class actually hmm 🤔

[kaytaikeh]

Hmm.. true. It can't get worse than before. Life gets better

[pascaltvgh]

Shai, please I want a coaching but please can you reduce the amount for me? I have been denied twice and wants to reapply again, already I've spent a lot and as I speak to you I'm financially handicapped, but getting a one on one coaching from you, I believe will do the Magic. Please help me.

[Chinyerepaschaline]

I am so annoyed watching this video; I do not understand why Nigerian parents always force their children to take a course they do not want. And sending your underage child to study in a country far from the United States, knowing full well that the child is unaware of their light and right. All in order to boast that my child is studying abroad. Looking at this girl, you can tell she is very young and naive. I am glad she is continuing her education again.

[kaytaikeh]

Hahaha.. The University of Lagos is one of the best schools in Nigeria😄😋

[excelbrookstv]

Yeah, American University works like that 😅

At my school Nexford, grading starts from 70, and 70 is C

Anything below 70 is an F

[MakolMathiang-cz]

@Shaipod bro how can i reach you out apart from YouTube channel what are others social media to get you one on one please 🙄