5 Years at LASU, Now Selling Zobo: A Graduate’s Regretful Journey
A Nigerian graduate has expressed regret over spending five years at Lagos State University (LASU), only to end up selling zobo. She took to her TikTok page to share her story, revealing that despite dedicating half a decade to her education, she now makes a living as a zobo vendor. In her video, she reflected on her journey, stating, “If I had known I would be selling zobo, I wouldn’t have wasted five years of my life at LASU.”
The video has since drawn numerous reactions from viewers:
@gbemmy_cakes remarked: “Education is never a waste. There’s no comparison between you and a roadside zobo seller.”
@Gozi Oleks inquired: “What course did you study? Can you defend your degree?”
@Lily commented: “Please don’t scare me, I’m also a fresh graduate from LASU!”
@Zayyy wrote: “Watching this while stuck in a hot class at LASU
God, please help.”
@9jahairgrowthdoctor_Cosmetics shared: “I studied microbiology for five years too, and now I’m selling haircare and skincare products .”
@Adetutu asked: “What course did you study? My friend wanted me to ask.
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@IVORY said: “Sometimes, life is about connections. Thanks to my uncle, who waited patiently for me to graduate
, I didn’t have to look for a job; the job was waiting for me
.”
@JOSENTIALS added: “Thank God I started something before I went to school. This situation is no joke .”