When I got out of the car onto the Rhodes campus, my mind had been filled with misconceptions that did not last long. Remember the day when you almost broke your leg falling out of the tree? You told me it felt like you had lost all control of your body. At some stage of your varsity career you will feel the same except it will be a feeling governing your whole life. Some days are harder than others; you will not only miss your family but what is comfortable to you, take a little bit of your comfort zone with you and make your new space your own. Chances are you will get caught up in the hype pace of University life….do not let that derail you. Create happy moments; make time for yourself and when you fall do not be too proud to admit defeat and try again. Disappointment comes more than once, take things in your stride. Believe in yourself and stay who you are, there will be somebody who will appreciate and respect you for it. Never compromise on anything you have been taught to believe was right and that has shaped your decision making so far. Never change to suit the situation because you will loose yourself. Only change…..for the better, do not compromise your values and your morals to accommodate anything that is in direct contravention of them, you will regret it. If it does not feel right then chances are it is not. And remember to ask yourself if you are happy being somebody you are not and if changing who you are is worth it. Love and appreciate the little things because it is your attitude towards yourself that determines other’s attitude towards you.
With love
Abongile Zizi
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It sounds like you have your head in the right place. Some sound advice even I could use:)
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