From my father's advice to my own story: two years at UPSA

My journey at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) began when I first heard about the institution through my father. He strongly recommended UPSA to me because of its reputation for professionalism and academic excellence. His recommendation influenced my decision to apply, and fortunately, I gained admission to study Communication Studies. Since then, my journey at UPSA has been a mixture of exciting, challenging, and memorable experiences.

Over the past two years, being a student at UPSA has taught me lessons that go beyond the classroom. Entering a new environment and knowing that it was a pathway towards independence initially gave me chills. However, as time went on, I became more focused on achieving my goals, finding solutions to problems, and becoming more sociable. My experiences on campus have also helped me develop skills that are useful in my personal life. I have learned how to interact with different people, adapt to situations, and become more confident in expressing myself.

One of the experiences that has been both good and bad for me is the reshuffling of students. From a student's perspective, reshuffling can be difficult because it separates people from friends they have become accustomed to. At times, this can leave students feeling alone or uncomfortable in a new class. However, I have also come to see reshuffling as an opportunity to learn how to fit into new environments regardless of the people around me. It has encouraged me to communicate confidently, tailor my messages to different audiences, build relationships with new people, and maintain a good social life. In this way, what initially seemed like an unpleasant experience became an opportunity for personal growth.

As I look forward to the remaining years of my UPSA journey, I have several expectations. I hope to meet more impactful students who will inspire and challenge me to become better. I also look forward to gaining practical experience in the working world through academic projects and other opportunities related to my field of study. Most importantly, I expect to excel academically and develop myself into a confident and competent Communication Studies professional.

To successfully navigate the remaining years at UPSA, I intend to remain focused and disciplined. I will abide by the school's rules and regulations while making conscious efforts to achieve my personal and academic goals. I also intend to embrace new experiences, build meaningful relationships, participate actively in projects, and learn from both successes and challenges. Rather than allowing difficulties to discourage me, I will treat them as opportunities to grow and become better prepared for life after university.

In conclusion, my UPSA journey has been a combination of good, bad, and challenging experiences, all of which have contributed to who I am becoming. From being introduced to UPSA by my father to adapting to campus life and reshuffling, every experience has taught me something valuable. As I look ahead, I am hopeful and determined to make the most of my remaining years, gain meaningful experiences, excel academically, and leave UPSA as a more confident and capable individual.