My journey

The people who changed me

University life wasn’t just about books and deadlines , it became about people. People who walked into my life quietly and left the loudest impact.

Adelice was the first person I truly connected with. She had a soft way of speaking but a strong spirit. She reminded me that it was okay to be vulnerable. There were days when she noticed I wasn’t okay even before I said a word. She’d sit beside me and say, “You don’t have to explain. I’m here.” That kind of friendship doesn’t happen every day.

Then there was Tlali. Quiet, observant, and incredibly smart. At first, I thought he was too serious , but it turns out, he just thought deeply. He helped me learn how to focus. I remember one day when I was ready to give up on an assignment, he stayed with me until 2AM, making sure I understood every part. He never made me feel stupid. He taught me that patience is a kind of kindness.

Mohale, on the other hand, was the loud one. The one who made everyone laugh even during exam week. He believed in making the most of every moment. With him around, stress turned into jokes, and even the scariest presentations became fun. He reminded me not to take everything too seriously.Together, these people shaped me.

They challenged me, supported me, and accepted me exactly as I was. We had nights of deep conversations, laughter after midnight, walks around campus under the stars, and quiet study sessions where no one needed to talk.

Before NUL, I thought strength meant doing things alone. But now I know , real strength is letting others in. It's allowing friendships to build you. And it’s knowing that even in a crowd, just a few genuine people can become your home.