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Latwell Nyangu-Campus reflections
We have all heard that we need to learn from our errors, but I believe that success-based learning is more crucial.
Since we are making poor choices, students are, in fact, a tragedy.
What is most concerning is, whether we are influenced by drugs, booze, demons, or whatever we are smoking when we make these decisions.
But in all honesty, there are times in life when you have to act selfishly and put your interests first.
Sadly, we are making life difficult for our parents because they cannot understand what we are doing.
Are we possessed?
Are we drunk?
Is it the modern world?
Is it the generation?
We both have the answers; good decisions matter most.
This reminds me of this statement-making some trends, ‘Vafana macho vari Kurova bute kunge sherbet (today’s young people are taking snuff like sherbet).
It’s an ironic statement, which simply defines how wild we have become.
All the good advice looks like they are falling on deaf ears.
Life is determined by the decisions we make.
With so many options available to us, making decisions can sometimes feel daunting or confusing.
Throughout history, a wrong decision made by the majority has never created anything right, on the contrary, it has caused wrong doing to aggravate and accelerate the collapse to the bottom!
If you ask if there is an exception to this in history, you will find no answer.”
My fellow students, we created our bad luck.
I have repeatedly told people not to lose their morals after drinking, we have urged them to attend church because it helps develop good morals, we have shared our college experiences with you, and counsellors always offer their services.
Many times, life has taught us valuable lessons. I have also discussed how bad companies may ruin good morals and how there are no such things as “blessers”, there is nothing good out of their intentions.
There isn’t much to brag about at college other than acquiring your knowledge and skills, and I have been there and am still there.
We indeed need to experience college life, but it’s also crucial to make wise choices.
The people who should be thinking about academic matters should be the students.
But I wonder if we are even thinking. Some of the choices we are making could be disastrous.
We miss out on learning opportunities every time we are presented with them.
Once more, I am here in peace, but we should learn more from our accomplishments than our failures.
By making bad choices, we are digging our graves.
This week, I have written about young people who made terrible mistakes, one of whom was detained on suspicion of murder and the other of whom passed away as a result.
There was a report about a student who attempted to have an abortion but died in the process when the responsible man said he couldn’t.
It was the outcome of poor judgment, and it ended with tears. To put it mildly, all of these are sad stories.
If we were to look around, I am sure there would be more stories about the student’s poor decisions.
A few days ago I was having a conversation with a mother who was asking me questions that I failed to provide answers to.
She was so concerned about how students have lost touch with the right paths.
She has been following this platform and found out that we raised critical issues but she felt students are going astray.
In our conversation, she pointed out why students are pressured to have money to go buy bottles, competing with working adults, girls dating older men so they can go out and post on Instagram, the wild behaviour when one is out in public places, substance abuse at parties and clubs.
There was also another case of a student who is appearing in court facing rape charges.
The parent further mentioned scenarios where when students get drunk after a party, they end up sleeping on the same bed when they are more than three.
What happens there we don’t know and the consequences are dire.
My fellow students, we have made and continue to make poor decisions that cost us our lives and our freedom.
Due to incorrect decisions, life can alter in a matter of seconds.
Let’s think quickly and stop making poor choices.
It’s heartbreaking to bury 19-year-old girls who are dying after attempting to abort after being impregnated by married men, and it’s pitiful to visit 20-year-old men in jail after they kill someone or are jailed for drug use, theft, or assault.
Why are we choosing poorly when we ought to be thinking?
As bright young people, we are the centre of attention.
The only person we can blame is ourselves.
I have emphasized numerous times how college may alter your life.
You become a wild person if you don’t make wise decisions.
Although we may believe that logic and reason alone serve as the sole guiding principles for our judgments, emotions are always a factor in making wise choices.
Making decisions involves choosing the optimal course of action from a range of options.
It entails determining a problem, acquiring data, weighing choices, and selecting the best solution.
Making wrong decisions is a common occurrence in human life.
Whether it is choosing the wrong career path, investing in the wrong stocks, or making poor personal choices, everyone has experienced the consequences of a bad decision at some point.
Fellow students, gathering as much information as possible before making a decision is also crucial.
Taking the time to analyse risks and benefits, weighing potential outcomes, and considering long-term consequences can help us make more informed decisions.
Seeking advice from trusted mentors or experts in relevant fields can provide valuable insights and guidance when faced with complex decisions.
Engaging in open discussions and actively listening to different perspectives can help individuals gain a broader understanding of the situation at hand.
I have noted that most of the wrong decisions are influenced by various factors such as cognitive biases, emotions, lack of information, external pressures, and personal characteristics.
Understanding these factors and employing strategies to mitigate their impact can help students improve their decision-making skills and make more informed choices.
Fellow students, there is no wrong time to make the right decision.
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