The Metamorphism of Becoming a Real Student

Introducing oneself and getting to know others are a trend, but give it some time, you might not even bother to know who lives next door. 

🔍 Truth: Social enthusiasm tends to fade with time. Know that sustaining relationships takes intention, not just initial excitement.

Calling "brother" or "sir," "sister" or "ma’am" becomes a mental puzzle. The confusion of whether someone is a student or a teacher plays trick on your mind. Your only safety lies in your humble "good morning" and "good evening" without their designations.

🔍 Truth: Courtesy is a universal language—even when identity is unclear, kindness still communicates clearly.

Speaking in English feels refreshing when the institution is fresh for your legs to step on for the first couple of weeks. In fact, it sounds even better when it comes with all kinds of mysterious accents.

🔍 Truth: Enthusiasm in using a new language fades over time. What's important is authentic communication rather than polished form. Accents may vary, but what matters is making connections.

Reading books is your daily bread and discipline is very close to your nose. But as experience falls in and you begin to mature, these habits slowly drift to the background; you don’t really notice them and strangely you don't miss them either.

🔍 Truth: Early discipline often weakens without conscious effort.

Oddly enough, the Bible often seems more alive when you're outside the seminary than within. And let’s admit it—saying “AMEN!” comes with the most passion when someone prays the shortest prayer before food.

No wonder—both AMEN and FOOD have just four letters. They must be meant to go together.

🔍 Truth: Our loudest AMENS sometimes come from hunger, not holiness.

Perhaps, All these experiences can be called, "the metamorphism of becoming a real student." 

🔍 Truth: Change is inevitable—but how we change matters.

📘 Lesson: Maturity isn’t just about adapting; it's about reflecting, recalibrating, and returning to what matters.

_Vizo Seyie (25th October, 2023)

_Revised on (12th July, 2025)