Student Growth
Background In my first year at university, I met a young man named Tolu. He was brilliant, creative, and had big dreams of starting his own design business. But Tolu struggled with peer pressure. His friends were more interested in parties, alcohol, and showing off the latest trends. He told me once, “I just want
Background When I was in university, I had a classmate who always seemed relaxed before exams. While the rest of us were panicking, he remained calm—and yet, his grades were consistently among the best. One day, I asked him what his secret was. He laughed and said, “There’s no magic. I just study smart, not
Background Not long ago, a student told me, “I want to excel in my studies, but I also don’t want to lose my relationship with God. It feels like I can’t balance both.” His words struck me deeply because so many Christian students feel the same way. The pressure of assignments, exams, and the pursuit
Background At a university mentorship session I led, a young student named Amar came to me with tears in his eyes. Despite putting in long hours of study, he kept failing key papers. He said, “I work hard but I don’t see results. Maybe I’m just not gifted.” His frustration is one many students face.
Background During a campus mentorship session, a student once told me: “I feel like I’m always tired and behind. Between lectures, assignments, exams, and expectations from home, I don’t even know how to breathe.” This is a reality for many students. Academic life comes with pressure—deadlines, exams, financial struggles, and the desire to succeed. But
Background I remember a time in school when I was overwhelmed. Exams were close, group work was falling apart, and someone I trusted let me down. I felt angry, stressed, and disappointed — all at once. But instead of reacting, I took a deep breath, stepped back, and reminded myself: you can’t control everything, but
Background I once spoke to a group of university students during a campus leadership programme. After the session, a young man walked up to me and said: “Sir, I feel like 24 hours is not enough. I’m always rushing, always tired, and still behind.” When I asked him about his schedule, I discovered what many
Background I once mentored a young woman named Ayo who was preparing for her final university exams. She was determined to graduate with distinction, so she spent nearly every hour reading, revising, and attending tutorials. But over time, her health started failing. She couldn’t sleep properly, barely ate, and withdrew from friends and even her