When I first started school. I used to think that school life was mainly about attending lectures, writing notes, reading, preparing for exams and moving to the next level, I never really paid much attention to the other things that happen around being a student. But as time goes on I have started seeing school from a different perspective.
Sometimes, the most interesting parts of school life don't even happen inside the classroom, There are days when you come to school with the intention of attending lectures and going straight back home, but somehow. you end up spending almost the whole day with your course mates, You might meet someone along the way, start discussing something funny join a group conversation or even find yourself doing something you never planned to do that day.
That is one thing I have come to notice about school, Every day comes with something different, Apart from lectures, there are group assignments, practical activities, departmental activities, presentations and different responsibilities that bring students together. Sometimes these activities can be stressful, especially when deadlines are approaching and everybody is trying to complete their part of the work.
I remember how serious things became during our recent presentation and defense. Everybody had to prepare arrange their work and get ready to answer questions. Before that day, there was excitement but when the actual presentation started, the seriousness became something else But those are some of the experiences that make school interesting.
Another thing I enjoy is the time spent with course mates Not everybody will become your close friend but there are always people who make your school days enjoyable. The small jokes, unnecessary arguments. teasing each other and taking pictures after a stressful activity are things that sometimes make an ordinary school day memorable.
There are also days when you don't feel like doing anything, You might be tired. have personal things bothering you or simply want to stay away from everybody. But somehow, school continues, activities continue and you still have to find a way to manage everything.
One thing I have noticed is that being a student involves more than just passing examinations, You have to learn how to communicate with different people, work with others, manage your time and handle responsibilities, Sometimes you meet people who make things easier for you, and other times. you meet people who make you understand that not everybody thinks or behaves the same way.
I am not saying school life is always enjoyable because there are stressful moments too, There are days when assignments, financial responsibilities and academic pressure can make everything feel tiring But when I look at everything happening around me, I realise that these everyday experiences are also part of the university journey.
One day, the lectures, jokes, group activities, presentations and even the stressful moments will become memories
For now, I am just taking each day as it comes, enjoying the good moments and handling the difficult ones as best as I can,
After all, school life is not only about the certificate we hope to collect at the end. There are plenty of experiences happening along the way, and I don't want to miss them