{"id":304,"date":"2022-01-18T06:56:37","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T11:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/?p=304"},"modified":"2022-01-18T06:56:37","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T11:56:37","slug":"the-nigerian-princess-a-glimpse-into-her-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/index.php\/2022\/01\/18\/the-nigerian-princess-a-glimpse-into-her-life\/","title":{"rendered":"The Nigerian Princess: A Glimpse Into Her Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Me at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hello, everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m delighted to be in this class with you all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer: I am not a real princess; I just thought it would sound cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, who am I? I\u2019m a 23-year-old graduate student from Nigeria, and I am currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Information Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My name is Amaka Odozi. I was also born and raised in Nigeria, and I belong to the Ndokwa tribe of Delta state in my country. I speak \u2018Igbo\u2019 and if you\u2019re wondering what my name means, Amaka means \u2018beauty\u2019 while Odozi means peacemaker. I have two dogs, and I adore them- a German Shepherd<\/a>, and a Boerboel<\/a> – but they are back home, and I miss them terribly. My dogs are my world, but before I get too carried away, let\u2019s keep going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I earned my first degree in mass communication from Babcock University<\/a>, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun state with an emphasis in public relations and advertising. After I graduated from university in 2019, I began working for a broadcast news outlet. During this period, I developed an interest in writing, editing articles, blogging, and researching. This experience gave me the confidence to launch my news website – ConfamNews, in 2020. The goal of my news platform was to share underreported news about Nigeria and give people an opportunity to tell their own stories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sadly, I had to shut down my news website. I wanted to explore the technology field to expand my knowledge as time went on. So, in 2021, I began working as a content creator for a product development company, but had to leave when I decided to pursue my studies further. I applied for the Master of Science in Information<\/a> program at Florida State University because I have always been interested in how information affects people and how they can leverage it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was lucky enough to be accepted, so I packed up my bags and moved to Tallahassee, Florida, in December. Technically, I’m still a newbie. It’s my first semester here, and I’m still adjusting. I have a hard time finding my way around campus and I find myself getting lost all the time. Lol!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I enjoy watching movies, especially horror and thrillers, during my free time. I also like crime documentaries. I also love listening to music. I\u2019m always interested in checking out new places, meeting people from different walks of life, and having a good time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the coming weeks, I hope to learn how to tell stories and create better content through this course. I also plan to improve my audio and video editing skills and push myself creatively. I see this course as an excellent opportunity for me to step outside my comfort zone and take on new challenges. I am interested in learning about the digital media sphere, becoming a better professional, and exploring the more obscure parts of the IT industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am looking forward to working with each of you, and I believe it will be a fun experience. Please feel free to reach out! I love meeting new people and networking. And if you want to know more about me, leave a comment below or shoot me a message.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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