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Latwell Nyangu-Youth Interactive Writer
High school and university differ in a lot of ways, but the biggest difference is the amount of freedom you enjoy.
And if I had the authority, I would like to oversee a ceremony at which every college student would swear, “Till graduation do us part.”
I am not sure why, but I feel like these promises ought to be made the moment any student sets foot in college.
Academics require committed students who will not look to others for pity.
Enrolling in university is an honourable commitment to persevere on your own until you achieve your goals.
You will not see a graduation gown being sold anywhere, because they are symbols of honour and success.
In all honesty, everyone longs to feel the satisfaction of finishing their courses and receiving their degrees.
College offers no academic amnesty, my fellow students.
This week, I am aiming at people who believe that attending college entitles one to amnesty or compassion.
In recent weeks, I have had some conversations with people who have been trying to persuade me that education is simple.
If they believe it is easy, I told them to give it a try.
Allow students to cry if you witness them rejoicing or grieving during graduation; these emotions can be intense at times.
Never is the voyage so simple and adorable.
Universities do not offer amnesty, all grades must be earned.
Of course, there are instances of dishonest behaviour at universities that the public is aware of, in which students attempt to purchase or bribe professors to act in their favour.
No matter the circumstances, there is no amnesty, so I cannot say much about it until I get further proof.
Nearly every hour of a student’s high school day is scheduled for them.
Nobody will question you if you choose to return to campus at any time during your college career.
Skipping was strongly discouraged at high school and if you were caught leaving you would be punished. High school was and is still very strict compared to college.
All this means, that whatever you do at college, comes with responsibilities.
It takes an adult to be at college.
College is a bit of a surprise, and it is almost jarring to know you can skip most classes with no repercussions.
No one holds your hand here and everything is on your own.
There are no lecturers monitoring the exits or scolding you for being late or skipping.
Fellow students, all these mean, the ball is in your court and failure to focus, means you will lose the game.
No one will sympathise with you and no one will grant you the amnesty so that you can pass.
You can come and go as you please, and it’s the biggest change I have noticed.
Another almost painful difference is the differing duration of classes.
All in all, college is nothing like high school, and whether that is a good or bad thing can differ from person to person.
It is a big jump from high school to college, but we are not little kids anymore.
Taking responsibility for ourselves is important, and college is a good place to practice being independent.
Education, in my opinion, could be compared to love, and students should make promises like, “I will be stuck to you until I finish my studies.”
It is regrettable that certain students treat their academic careers with indifference and wind up squandering years of education.
Nothing is more agonising than having to pay tuition for someone who ultimately fails or does not complete.
There is one thing that should be understood, university amnesty does not exist.
Nobody will be sorry for you if you fail, so put in a lot of effort and accomplish your goals.
There may be times when a student comes to request your leniency with grades or due dates since they may have challenges including emotional or psychological interference.
Psychological issues can impede an individual’s cognitive functioning, and occasionally leniency is warranted.
On certain occasions, a student will experience a crisis that impairs their functioning temporarily, affecting their education.
In this case, an additional burden is placed on you as a university lecturer to determine how much academic assistance a student needs, if leniency is warranted, and how serious their psychological issue might be.
In the end, there will be no amnesty to grant them the certificate but an alternative to defer will be warranted.
The student will still be required to uphold the vows in this situation.
Some students may wish to be pitied, but the minute you consider attending college, buckle up and get ready for a challenging voyage.
If you believe, someone will feel pity for you, move on, and smile.
The path to academic success is not an easy one.
I have frequently witnessed and heard some students beg for sympathy or believe they would pass easily.
Some even believe that distinctions will come naturally, but no reasonable lecturer would grade indolent students.
Amnesty is not offered to college students.
All students must complete the learning drills up until the day of their graduation.
Until we meet for a toast!
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