MY FIRST DAY IN THE UNIVERSITY

MATRICULATION DAY (chapter four )

MATRICULATION DAY.

4th coming matriculation '

I invited my parents, friends and well wishers to my matriculation ceremony.

We proceed to matriculation ground, during the speech of vice chancellor of the university,

I welcome you all to federal university of technology Owerri. "Today "you are now bonafide students of federal university of technology Owerri, congratulations 👏👏

I was enough happy, we sang matriculation anthem/oats

I kept waiting for my parents to come.

My mum called me on phone. Saying she is at the gate.

I was encouraged happy that I'm not here alone, as I was still waiting, Rita saw me , running ahead close to me.

Rita: hi Reuben

Me: how are you Rita

Rita: good, where are your parents?

Me: on their way coming

Rita: alright I want you to come and see my parents, let's go

Me: I'm sorry my mum is all most here, if I move it will be very difficult for her to locate me

Rita: alright I will be going then, but I will come back, will u be here?

Me: I don't know Sha.

Rita: okay

My mum arrived, I saw my mum, I was very excited 😊.

Me: mum what about my brothers/ twin sis

Mum: they couldn't make it to come.

😔😔 Okay mum no problem, we went to snap pictures etc..

I saw Rita somewhere, she saw me too, she came close to us.( Silent for 5min)

Me: mum she is my coursemate, Rita this my mum

Mum: okay how are you Rita

Rita: I'm fine ma.

She went back where she saw us.

After everything, my mum went back Home

As I walked out of the matriculation ceremony,I felt a sense of pride and accomplishment wash over me. I had finally taken the first step towards achieving my dreams. And to make it even more special, my dear friend Rita was by my side.

After the ceremony, we decided to run an errand together. We had to get some books from the bookstore, and Rita offered to join me on the adventure. As we strolled across the campus, the warm sun on our faces and the gentle breeze in our hair, we couldn't stop chattering.

We talked about our hopes and dreams, our fears and anxieties, and our excitement for the journey ahead. We laughed and joked, enjoying each other's company as we explored the new surroundings.

At the bookstore, we got lost in the shelves, discovering new authors and titles, and debating which ones to buy. We finally settled on a few must-haves and headed to the cafe next door for a well-deserved break.

Over coffee and cake, we continued our conversation, sharing stories and secrets, and making plans for the semester ahead. It was as if we were in our own little world, oblivious to the hustle and bustle around us.

As the afternoon drew to a close, we reluctantly said our goodbyes and promised to meet up again soon. I watched Rita walk away, feeling grateful for her friendship and the memories we had created on our matriculation day.