6 practical things you must do if you want to be a PhD holder before 30

5. Study like your life depends on it

Being a PhD holder at a young age is no joke. You have to be prepared to make sacrifices in order to get it done once and for all. Being young is an advantage as you are able to stretch yourself and do the needful.

The saying ‘make hay while the sun shines’ is deep! As an undergraduate, there is a minimum grade you must have if you want to further. In most Nigerian universities, a grade point of 3.5 is perfect for a master’s degree while 4.0 will be considered for a PhD.