"My Life as a Student"

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Hi steemians im Steem4Nigeria i greet everyone in the name Lord i trust we all are fine, my name is @maxub thanks to @steem4nigeria for this contest

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Are you currently a worker or student? How does it feel being what you are currently?

Right now, I’m a student at the Nasarawa state University Keffi and while some people might say, “Enjoy this phase; it’s the best time of your life,” I smile because they don’t truly understand. Being a student, especially in Nigeria, is a mixture of hope and hardship, excitement and exhaustion.

What challenges have you faced being a student or worker? Do you sometimes feel like giving up?

Academically, it’s draining. Lectures are long, assignments come like floodwaters, and exams seem to arrive before you’re fully prepared. Sometimes I sit in a class, mentally lost, trying to grasp a concept that just won’t stick. Other times, I spend nights reading under a dim touch light or campus streetlight, especially when there's no power at home. It’s not just schoolwork it’s survival. One of the hardest parts of this journey is the financial pressure. I’ve had days where all I had was a sachet of pure water and prayers. There were countless evenings when dinner was just a bowl of garri soaked with cold water. No sugar. No milk. Just survival. I remember one particularly tough week where I drank garri for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for three straight days. I laughed with my roommates like it was a joke, but deep inside, I felt the sting of being broke. Garri became my best friend and worst enemy. It kept me going but reminded me of how challenging things were i almost gave up but i thank God i kept going.

What has helped you cope these challenges you faced as a student or worker?

Despite everything, what has kept me going is my community of friends, my dream and above all Jesus. I have course-mates who share lecture notes, roommates who lend me airtime or split their food, and friends who check up on me when I go silent. And above all, I remind myself of why I started this journey to create a better life for myself and my family.

What's your worst memory as a student or worker?

I’ve cried over failed courses. I’ve slept through alarms because I was too tired to function. I’ve sat in classes hungry, wondering how I’d get through the day. My worst memory? Failing a course I studied day and night for. I felt broken, like all my effort was meaningless. But I rose again, stronger and wiser the strength of the Lord is upon me. This student life is not all suffering there are sweet moments too. Moments of laughter in my lounge, the joy of passing a tough exam, or the peace of finding someone who understands what you’re going through. These moments, small as they are, add up to something beautiful.

Conclusion

So, yes I’m a student, and it's tough. But every plate of garri, every sleepless night, and every silent tear is part of my story. I may not have much now, but I have determination. And one day, when I wear that graduation gown, I’ll know I didn’t just pass school I survived life, one cup of garri at a time.