First day at school was a nerve-wracking experience. It was like a whirlwind of emotions. Finding my footing, i stopped a girl of my age and asked her where my department was, but everything she started saying caged me for some moments, i was lost in thought. Then, i was a newbie that knows absolutely nothing about the school academic activities. The girl, Rachel,told me i will have to process another admission the following year just because i told her i haven't paid my tution fee and the admission portal has been closed. (Chuckles) funny right? The fool me, sat down and started crying, thinking of what to tell my neighbours, who had been waiting for my downfall a long time ago. I had travelled from a far distance to for my degree. My father was my companion, but he left early the next day.
As I step into this new world, I'm enveloped in a sense of disorientation. Everywhere I look, unfamiliar faces blur together, leaving me feeling lost and alone. I cling to my schedule, my only lifeline to sanity, but even its familiar lines and boxes seem to swirl together in a maddening dance. Every door looks identical, every room a labyrinth waiting to swallow me whole. I wander, desperate for a friendly face or guiding hand, but everyone rushes past with purpose and pace, leaving me in their wake. I'm a small boat, adrift in a chaotic sea, struggling to stay afloat. The world around me seems to spin faster with each passing moment, and I'm left stumbling to keep up. In this overwhelming tide, I'm just a tiny, fragile thing, unsure of which way to turn.
.....the so called Rachel left me alone and continued her non stop journey in the university. Immediately, i called a brother from home to ask if the school will later open the admission portal and of course he said yes, i breathed a sign of relief as my mind settled in stillness. I pick my bag and left for town, then, i haven't gotten my apartment so i stay with a relative that lives in the town.
As I drift off to sleep, my mind whisks me away to a world of possibility. I envision myself thriving in this new chapter, making friends and connections with ease. I see myself acing every test, impressing every professor, and shining in every club. My heart swells with excitement as I imagine the sense of belonging I'll soon find. In my dreams, every challenge becomes an opportunity, every obstacle a stepping stone. I picture myself beaming with pride, my confidence soaring. The institution, once daunting, now feels like a playground full of promise and joy. In this dream world, I am unstoppable, and happiness is my constant companion