My endoscopy results showed that I had hiatal hernia and a stomach ulcer, the culprits behind the awful pain I had been experiencing after taking in solid or liquid food. At the hospital, my doctor shared his similar experience and recovery, which forced him out of school for two years. My mother's expression confirmed her support for my recovery at home. Although I found the situation complex, I decided to stay home and not risk academic failure during my recovery.
Looking at the situation at hand, I established the fact that, whatever decision I take will affect none other but me and my future plans, it was therefore my decision alone to make. I chose to centre on my personal ambitions, goals and plans for the future with regards to education, career and family. I considered all the alternatives and my concerns for days using pros and cons list and chose college because I believe determination defines success in spite of all the uncertainties with the decision.
Although two years of my academic performance reflected this unstableness, I pulled out of quickly saying to myself, "I will not create any excuse to fail". I was determined to graduate with nothing less than honours.
A MISTAKE THAT TAUGHT ME AN IMPORTANT LESSON
The story begin, when I first reached the boarding school. Could you imagine what I feel at that moment? After twelve years stayed with my family, being pampered by them and suddenly I moved to the boarding school and everything is on me. I need to take care of my clothes, my books, my study and everything without my mother to watch on me. Everything on my own.
For the first three days, I had no friends and obviously I felt so lonely. I need some time to adapt with the new environment. As time goes by, I grew up and entered the second phase of university.. For the past three years, I’ve experienced many new thing in my life, it taught me to become an independent person. I’m not scared anymore to be in