8 Types Of Lecturers You Can Find In OAU

 Olabode Oluwafemi

OAU as the renowned most beautiful campus in Africa is not limited to the elegance of its structures. Even the occupants that range from vendors to students to lecturers contribute a significant aura to the greatness Great Ife displays. The institution has a great set of lecturers that constitutes varieties of characters. While all Great Ife students may admit that all OAU lecturers are brilliant-minded with vast knowledge in their chosen field, likewise we may not come to term that it applies to their individual personalities and characters. 

Here are 8 types of lecturers you can find in OAU. Read through to check the category some of your lecturers fall under.

1. THE DISCIPLINARIANS

There is no department in OAU without one or two of this category of lecturers. They don’t tolerate nonsense at all and are known for setting 'unbent' rules. You dare not attend their class behind schedule or even contemplate missing their lectures especially if it’s a core or fixed class. Even if the class is to hold at 3am, students are bound to attend.

This category of OAU lecturers can sometimes request updates at classes nearing the end of the semester. You’ll find yourself reminiscing your days in college.  

2. THE PREACHERS

This category of OAU lecturers is dominated by females although we have few males amongst them. They use half or more of their allotted lecture time to preach (directly or indirectly) and to talk about morality and societal decadence. They don’t judge, but you dare not sag your trousers, tiny your hair, dread your hair, dress in a weird manner or enter their class looking rowdy.

They will turn you to a 'Ife Grand Resort' and use you to preach for that day before the class ends. They seriously frown at indecency and can never overlook it.

3. THE SADISTS

“A belongs to God, B belongs to me, C belongs to the brilliant ones among you, D belongs to the ones who are trying, E and F belong to everybody. By the way, don’t read for a First Class. You can never get it.” bla bla bla

Does that sound familiar? We don’t have much of them in OAU but I have seen at least one of them in all the departments that I am familiar with. OAU students fear them like the devil and they just derive joy in tormenting, terrorizing, and making students 'lose morals'.

4. THE ENTREPRENEURS

Do you have any of them in your department? This category of OAU lecturers is not here to teach, just to sell you handouts and books.

My fellow OAUites, you have to buy these books not because they are relevant or their content will come out in the exam, but because your name on the list of those who paid is what will help you pass the exams. This happens a lot in special elective courses.

5. THE ABRACADABRA 

Quote me anywhere! This set of lecturers has no business being in the classroom. At least not in OAU. The thing is that they are actually brilliant folks. Most graduated with first class and were employed based on their excellent results but they find it difficult to transmit that knowledge to students.

Maybe they weren’t trained to be teachers in the first place. Honestly, this category of lecturers doesn’t even know what they’re teaching. They will just come in, do their abracadabra, and at the end, leave you more confused than you were before they came. Mind you, extreme reading is what will scale you through.

6. THE SYSTEM OPPOSITES (MARLIANS)

Of course, we don’t mean that they feed on some weed or abuse substances. This set of lecturers is just “positive radicals” who are not really fans of the system. Call them whatever name you like but they are the students' lecturers and love to hang out with and understand the students.

They can’t stand to see students being cheated and generally don’t have rules and protocols around them. They are the ones you can go to when you feel oppressed and will stand with you all the way. Most of the lecturers in this category are viewed in a” certain way” by their colleagues and we can understand why. They are extremely cool and have traits that are students-friendly.

7. THE DADDIES AND MUMMIES

I call them Mentors. This category of OAU lecturers is the nicest set of people you can come across. They treat you like their own biological child even when you are not. They can call to check on you, give you a ride in their car, invite you to meet their family, guide you in any way possible, assist you financially sometimes, and are always genuinely concerned about how you are coping and whatever challenge you may have. You can’t help but love them.

8. THE COMEDIANS

There is never a dull moment in the class of this category of OAU lecturers. They are never short of jokes and you can never be bored in their class. Sometimes, when the class ends, you will realize you didn’t actually gain much. But you’ll still be happy to attend the next class and the class after that because of the fun.

These types of OAU lecturers are very friendly and good at their jobs. Don’t be carried away by their jokes and you will learn a lot from their class.

It’s safe to say that both the good, the bad, and the ugly can be found among OAU lecturers. Of course, we still love them the way they are. Besides, the combination of this brilliant individual with different characters coming together to mold us into who we have become, is what gives us an edge over the rest and keeps Great Ife Students naturally ahead.