STEPPING UP!

This week has been a really good one for me in most areas that I can barely remember the days I was sad (I know there was at least a day like that). Entering into a new level feels really good with so much to expect and hope for. I remember when I started this journey less than a year ago and it’s really so thrilling to see how far I have come and it can only be by God’s grace, the amazing people he sent my way and of course, the hive blockchain and everyone who has supported me in one way or another since I created this account.

During my first ever exams in the university, I was really anxious and worried of so many things. As a direct entry student into the university, there are some things that we have to experience that those students who followed through the normal process to get into the university didn’t. We had more work load than them in 200 level and because of that, I was scared that I won’t do well at all. I couldn’t start reading early as I should have and I struggled with understanding and adjusting to how everything works. It took me the whole first semester in school to make a considerable adjustment.

After my first semester was done, results came out and I cried. I cried because it was not a good one at all but then, I knew I didn’t really put in a good effort at all so I only cried a little and brushed myself up for the next semester exams. I tried my best to do better in so many areas for the second semester to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself because if it does, I don’t have any valid explanation for it. I studied and attended most of my classes even when they were not convenient. One thing was just ringing in my head, “you can’t do poorly this time too, Hope”.

During my second semester exams, I was always so bold to enter into the exam hall, not really because I was well prepared for it but because I know that God will help my effort over the past months not be in vain. While others were looking for their helpers, mine was already with me (God) and I always resisted the temptation to ask for help in the exam hall. I just gave the answers as far as I believe was right and that was how I did for all my papers. I remember there was one of the papers I wished I had just asked for help but interestingly, when the results came out, my list grade was “C”.

I’m really so grateful to God for helping me and also for everyone who prayed for me and wished me well. Your prayers were heard because my second semester results were a lot better than the first and it’s all thanks to You! 🤗 Now, I’m looking forward to how the first semester of this new level will be like but I’m trying as much as I can to put in the effort as early as possible while trusting God to do his thing.

Thanks for reading through and have an amazing weekend ahead. ❤️