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First, I would like to congratulate you on successfully graduating from the university. Secondly, I want to emphasize that you are not alone in experiencing missed opportunities during your time in school; I have also found myself in similar situations. Our educational system often exposes us to knowledge and convinces us that it's the key to unlocking our desired success. However, it's after graduating that the realities of life hit hard, revealing that there's much more to learn beyond what we've acquired. Never give up; there's a world of opportunities ahead. They may present themselves in various forms, so take your time to explore and make the most out of life. Thank you for sharing your insightful perspective.
Very kind of you to shower me with such encouraging words. I appreciate it.
Truth is, going back in time to seize missed opportunities is only a dream. The only optimal way forward is to search for new opportunities or create them and leverage them.
Currently, as a graduate, I am serving my country in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programe. Is there anything like that over there.
Yes, we have the National Service Scheme (NSS) in Ghana, where all graduates are mandated to serve after school before considering taking up new jobs. It's a kind of service that can also become an opportunity for you; other opportunities may present themselves even while you're completing your service. I believe that opportunities never come just once, but rather many times in life, and they present themselves in different forms. Just as you mentioned, you can't go back to pursue those you've missed, but you can always find new opportunities. What you need to do is keep watch and search for them.
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