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Real students and graduates sharing real advice.

Assan Faal

Assan Faal 🇬🇲

Student (University) & Founder
University of The Gambia · Information Systems
Assan Faal is a student, the founder of Life of a Student. He cares deeply about technology and innovation, and has long since made peace with the fact that "that will never work" is usually just the first chapter of the story.
Maryam Umar

Maryam Umar 🇳🇬

Student (University)
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto · Common and Islamic Law
Maryam is a Law student, Human rights enthusiast, Public Speaker and an award winning campus journalist with specific interests in issues affecting women. She is deeply passionate about AI governance, data protection and how technological advancement affects digital rights.
Alfusainey Jaiteh

Alfusainey Jaiteh 🇬🇲

Student (University)
University of The Gambia · Geography
Alfusainey is an environmentalist, humanitarian, and writer. He is deeply passionate about environmental sustainability, hygiene, and promoting a green lifestyle. He cares deeply about the welfare of students and is driven by a strong ambition for progress and development.
Modou K. Drammeh

Modou K. Drammeh 🇬🇲

Graduate & Finance Professional
University of The Gambia · Banking and Finance
Results-driven Banking and Finance Graduate with strong experience in financial management, leadership, and administration. Currently serving in key finance roles within student leadership and as Finance and Partnership Officer at Be Inspired Internationally (BII). Passionate about innovation and youth empowerment, with over four years of teaching experience and active involvement in entrepreneurship and policy initiatives. Committed to building a career in finance through impact, leadership, and continuous professional growth.
Ebrima Jatta

Ebrima Jatta 🇬🇲-🇮🇩

Student (University)
University Muhammadiyah Malang · Electrical Engineering
Ebrima is an enthusiastic and inquisitive student highly interested in renewable energy production, distribution and consumption. He puts the emphasis on team success and not individual success. This interest made him pursue Electrical Engineering since he perceives energy as the foundation of any contemporary society.