Temitope Matesun

From being the confused fresher to helping confused freshers. 😂

Last time, I shared my Academic Tutor certificate and talked about how teaching stretched me.
Today, we're continuing the certificate series with another one , my Fresher Orientation Committee certificate from NAPAS.

Joining this committee actually came when I really wanted to rest.
I had just finished my professional exam, went home thinking I would relax for a few days, and then... I had to come back because the freshers needed attending to. 😂

But honestly, I'm glad I did.
Because while attending to these students, I kept remembering myself as a fresher.

I resumed late.
I was confused.
I didn't always know what I was supposed to do.
And registration? Let's not even talk about it. 😂

So when I saw freshers looking confused, frustrated, or even crying because they had made mistakes with their documents, I understood them.

I didn't want to make them feel worse.
Sometimes, all I did was say:
“It's okay. You made a mistake. Let's see how we can fix it.”

And I realised that sometimes, people don't need you to remind them that they messed up.
They just need someone to help them figure out the next step.

I also got to work with other committee members, and that taught me a lot about teamwork.
Everyone had their part to play, and somehow, we had to make everything work together.

So yes, another certificate...
But this one came with lessons about empathy, patience, and teamwork.

And the funniest part?
I was once the fresher who needed help.
Now, I was the one helping someone else. 🥹🤍

Two certificates down. One more story to share.
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