I was privileged to be one of those guys who had to wait a year or two before getting into the university. It was a roller coaster for me because I live in an environment, where you could be considered unfortunate for not securing an admission early. More than anything I wanted to get in. To be sincere, I went through a lot from some adults but I think I was just lucky enough to have good friends.


“You can‘t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf."— Unknown.

There were other options but I was bent on a particular university. Way back secondary school, that university wasn't even my choice. To be quite honest, I wasn't exactly true to myself during my secondary school days. I have always loved this university but because of the stories that revolved round  this university about how hard it was to get in, made me quite scared. But with time I owned up to what I wanted and chose to go for it. 


“Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting their own battle." — Unknown.


I tried the first time and it ended terribly. No one was happy, in fact I was told to give up on the university and try somewhere else. But my mind was fixed on that university. Everywhere else seemed like no university to me. I was scared that I was staying at home for too long, but I knew waiting and finally getting into that particular university would be totally worth it. 


My parents at first didn't have any issue with my decision, they were ready to support me. Not until a friend of my dad told him they had to make decisions for me if they wanted to help me. And so my dad decided to impose what he thought was best for me. I cried and begged that he supports me on this one. I even went as far as telling him that if I missed the admission again, I would give up on school. I was fortunate enough to change his mind after several trials.

“Never regret anything because at one time it was exactly what you wanted."— Unknown

I was adamant enough and I was determined also. I did everything an admission seeker would do and I had so much hope. Oh I was really scared, I didn't know what to expect, I cried, I prayed and I read. Yes! I got in and my joy knew no bounds. 



I'm saying all these to let you know that you can do it! I get the fact you've been trying so hard to get in. Yes there would be decisions you will need to own up to. You can't exactly blame those who have a different opinion about your decisions. Not everyone can understand what it means to desire something regardless of how farfetched it looks.

 Oh!  There would be so much pain and insults you would have to go through but trust me, the joy and happiness that comes from getting what you've always dreamt of can't be measured. In a jiffy, you will forget how those pains felt and you would be happy with no regrets. 


A lot of people gave up on me, some said I couldn't do it, others said if I was wise enough I would pick a less competitive school. But I knew what I wanted, I was aware that getting in quickly wasn't the whole point, getting what I've always wanted was the goal and I was ready to risk it all. Oh yes! I was scared to death but I was ready to face whatever challenges that would arose. YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU WANT!

Oh please! You can do it too! Yes! You would even doubt yourself and that doesn't make you less human. Don't ever let anyone tell you, you can't do something. You have to dream and you have to protect your dreams. People tell you, you can't do it because they couldn't and that's not a yardstick.  You have to push for what you want! And you can do it too!