Second year concluded.

Hey,

So I'm still alive, second year got quite hectic towards to the end, but the final exam results paid of (for the most part) I don't think I've worked that hard in a very long time. My results were quite varied as usual but what's different this year is my higher marks came from my coursework, which is quite shocking it's always the other way around with me.

I found second year extremely challenging and rewarding, I got out what I put in for the most part. I keep saying for the most part because my last two exams were wow, I messed up but Alhamdulilah my other results pulled me up. I guess second year is where I could say I developed more as a person. I found out what I am capable of if I put the work in.

This year was special to me because I went to Somalia for the first time in my life. I always used to hear stories about Afgooye and what life was like but experiencing it was a whole other thing. I've met aunties, uncles and grandparents. It was special. Afgooye is beautiful, that's where the fields are in Somalia, and as far as your eyes could see there was fruit growing. I learned to drive there too (and also got into a minor car crash- yes, I was driving). Seeing where I come from has changed me, the people there are extremely motivated and hard working, making me look lazy in comparison. Everyone is up at the crack of dawn (Around 5 am) to go about their business. Some universities even start their lessons at 6am! And I thought 9am lectures were bad.

Not long ago I read a book called "Keeping hope alive" which is a biography of Dr Hawa Abdi, someone whose story I find very inspirational and I got to see her clinic and the community she opened. I also got to see the National Theatre, which is a huge landmark in Mogadishu. Since returning from Mogadishu I've become more business minded and appreciate my opportunities more.

Third year of University is starting in less than a month and right now my attitude is 'come at me bro' I achieved the result I wanted in second year Alhamdulilah and with hard work and the help of Allah I'll do it again inshaAllah. I like challenges, this year I'm the head sister of the Islamic society and the president of the biological society, it's the last time that I'm an undergraduate so I'm going to immerse my self in opportunities.

Till next time inshaAllah, hopefully I'll stick to at least one post per month.