Just as a sick man in his dying bed has a heavy heart laden
with lots of grief and regrets of things unaccomplished, I sat
there in the fields that warm evening starring at the faculty
building with mixed feelings of achievement and regrets.
I had lived the life of a perfect student. I had great passion
for studying and some sort of insatiable desire for
knowledge. I excelled in every of my examinations and this
feat spurred up the feeling of invincibility in my
subconscious mind.
I wasn't a popular fellow but I believe that mentioning my
name portrayed the picture of a focused student with
outstanding academic abilities in the mind of the few that
knew me. Those few years, I always pictured a beautiful
future with me in it doing great things.
However, I began to realize the big gap between me and the
rest of the world. The wall I built between me and my friends
as a freshman. Gradually, I knew names of authors and
textbooks and yet hardly remembered the names of friends.
It dawned on me that in few months, I would not be seeing
some of my friends anymore, probably forever. I would
miss them for life. Their smiles, discussions and company
would be memories.
Though its a wonderful thing that as I round up my
undergraduate studies, I have an academic record to be
proud of, I had some regrets and some feelings that haunt
me. I couldnt help it. Its the price I paid.
Some days I wish there were 30 hours in a day.
I knew how to manage my time but my schedule favored
my books more.
Some folks would say "you can't have your cake and eat it."
Well I believe I can afford yet another 'cake' God willing.
I wish I spent more time listening to my friends when they
cared to speak.
I wish I was more flexible.
I wish I spent more time with the people I loved.
I wish I spent more time to discuss with my professors.
I wish I reciprocated the attention I received from my
colleagues.
I wish I took the time to reach out to my junior colleagues
with words of advice and encouragement.
I wish I created the time to reach out to my professors and
seniors for advice, coaching and mentorship.
I wish I spent more time building my network of contacts
and associates.
I wish I had the time to tutor my mates that failed their
courses or had a hard time passing them.
I wish I gave out my heart to love and be loved in return.
I wish I took the time to observe my changing world.
Nevertheless, as I sat there, I was consoled of the fact that I
still had few more months left and I swore to make a
difference within that little space of time. I wouldnt have felt
any better.
To my fellow scholars and graduates, who by hard work and
devotion have come out of university with a First, I say
congratulations on your well deserved feat.
To intending university students and undergraduates, you
have endless possibilities, you posses the power to achieve
your dreams if only you'll believe in yourself. There are
sacrifices which you must be willing to make. Though I
regret some of mine, that is the price for success, you
would agree with me its not much of a bad regret. Nothing
goes for nothing.
What people say doesn't really matter. Other students often
speak badly about certain lecturers and courses. Its their
way of justifying their failure. You hear phrases like "he is a
wicked lecturer", "nobody makes an 'A' in that course".
Never let those words bother you. I tell you what? Listen to
them and take note of it to work harder. I performed better
in the toughest courses.
Never underestimate your potentials for the difference
between you and the best guy in class is the time he
devotes for study. Well natural intelligence is a factor too.
By mentioning study, I don't mean blindly memorizing just to
pass your tests. Go out and develop this passion for your
discipline that would drive you to study with genuine interest
in the subject.
In your spare time, talk to your lecturers and professors
about your favorite topic and your career. Read outside your
course content, sometimes outside your discipline to be
enlightened.
Never forget to strike a balance between your academics
and your social life; you'll need it in the real world.
Be good to everybody you meet, show them love and
respect. Talk to someone, live the moment, have fun and
feel the world around you.
Find every reason to be happy after all life is too short.
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Thanks for the advice

Okk

Really inspiring

Would you rather know the name of all your classmate and graduate will a pass? Identify your priority