Don’t take it too seriously, it won’t matter in heaven
Andreas Amukwa – I started my tertiary journey at Nust in 2018, straight after matric. I was studying BSc in cyber-security, which is the study of protection of computer systems and networks from information disclosure, theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
I read a newspaper article; I don’t quite remember in which paper. The newspaper highlighted that Namibia is the most targeted country in Africa if not the world that’s susceptible to cyber-attacks and I looked at the number of cyber-security graduates that our universities produced and the numbers are around 10 to 15 at every graduation. For such a critical sector that determines most business continuity, that is alarming. I saw an unsaturated market and potential and took a leap of faith and I can say it’s the best decision I’ve made.
Since the pandemic hit Namibia, we have been doing virtual learning and personally, I was not a fan but I’m glad I only did one semester online. The transition of attending a class online and writing a test on campus with a mask on was not a pleasant experience. One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced with virtual learning was attending a two-hour class on MS Teams with not the best internet, which would cause my router to restart every 30 minutes.
Despite all the challenges I’ve faced, I am glad that I finally got to graduate, even though I got matric farewell flashbacks. But compared to the previous graduation, this one had substance. I was even on TV! Compared to the previous virtual graduation, saying this was “better” is an understatement. My friend attended his graduation in bed last year.
My advice to other students striving to be able to graduate would be, cram, pass, forget. What worked for me might not work for you and vice versa. But always keep your head up, find a circle of friends that push you to do your best and all the best. Also, don’t take it too seriously, it won’t matter in heaven.
I read a newspaper article; I don’t quite remember in which paper. The newspaper highlighted that Namibia is the most targeted country in Africa if not the world that’s susceptible to cyber-attacks and I looked at the number of cyber-security graduates that our universities produced and the numbers are around 10 to 15 at every graduation. For such a critical sector that determines most business continuity, that is alarming. I saw an unsaturated market and potential and took a leap of faith and I can say it’s the best decision I’ve made.
Since the pandemic hit Namibia, we have been doing virtual learning and personally, I was not a fan but I’m glad I only did one semester online. The transition of attending a class online and writing a test on campus with a mask on was not a pleasant experience. One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced with virtual learning was attending a two-hour class on MS Teams with not the best internet, which would cause my router to restart every 30 minutes.
Despite all the challenges I’ve faced, I am glad that I finally got to graduate, even though I got matric farewell flashbacks. But compared to the previous graduation, this one had substance. I was even on TV! Compared to the previous virtual graduation, saying this was “better” is an understatement. My friend attended his graduation in bed last year.
My advice to other students striving to be able to graduate would be, cram, pass, forget. What worked for me might not work for you and vice versa. But always keep your head up, find a circle of friends that push you to do your best and all the best. Also, don’t take it too seriously, it won’t matter in heaven.
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