Nice or Naughty?

When I was younger, I published little books on how to choose the right career and what teenagers want from parents. These were amazing resources at the time (if i could say so myself)) that helped young people and families to make informed decisions. My goal was and still is to produce innovative products that make big difference in people’s lives young and old. 

Let me introduce my new invention: Nice or Naughty educational card game. This is an interactive card game designed to illustrate good behaviour to kids through play. It allows parents or teachers to engage pre-schoolers comparing good and bad behaviours as shown on the cards. 

At the ideation stage, this card game idea won first prize at University’s (UCLAN) Pecha Kucha challenge with funding to produce prototypes for testing with families. The card game was also then showcased as an innovative piece of work by a student. 

My biggest challenge has been sourcing a publisher for this card game as it differs from the conventional book production. I decided to take on this challenge through a crowdfunding campaign https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nice-or-naughty/nice-or-naughty. It has been exciting working with illustrators from the UK, graphics designer from Pakistan and printers from Hong Kong.

Nice and Naughty card game will be on Amazon in a few days and I can’t wait to see the realisation of this dream. My vision is for this card game to go into as many homes, schools, and nurseries as possible.

One Team, One Dream

Remarkable!
That's not a word I use so often, partly because English is not my first language. Hahaha!
The delegates at this year's @UCLan CVCL leadership bootcamp have been simply remarkable. 

A unique mix in cultural diversity and age demography. Each individual with different inspiring life stories and admirable aspirations.

Its been rewarding watching the group forming and bonding, and the interesting likes, unlikes and likes again, lol. Most importantly, it has been a pleasure to see some finding their voice and growing in confidence. 

I relish the opportunity to be part of their journey as they progress with courage and self-belief knowing that "fear kills more dreams than failure ever will". 
Cherios
Lanre Olabode

LOOKING FOR A UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP?

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS?

Scholarship is a grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievements (Google, 2016). These opportunities are offered to both home and international students to study in the recipient’s home country or abroad.

The big question is: Who qualifies for a scholarship?
i. Individuals who display excellent academic prowess

ii. Exceptional performers at sport or one with obvious potential

iii. Active participants in social action

iv. Students who excel at examinations set by awarding bodies and
v. individuals from deprived backgrounds who have shown willingness to study.

While sourcing for available scholarships may be demanding, you have to decide: 

What course do you want to study?
Where would you want to study? or where would you have to study?
What are the requirements?
How do I meet these requirements?
What actions do I need to take now?

In case you are asking: “What do I do now?” I would recommend:

Start researching today.

Start planning early.

Believe in yourself.

Remember to share your story to inspire others

See links to more scholarship information below:

University of Central Lancashire Scholarship

http://www.uclan.ac.uk/study_here/fees_and_finance/bursaries_scholarships.php

Guide to UK Scholarship

http://www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk

Lanre Olabode