My university journey was a unique one. I started UWI as a known Christian because I have never and will ever hide my faith in God. That in and of itself, attracted a lot of attention. Sometimes I felt pressured, trying to be an example for others to follow while simultaneously battling my own flaws and discovering my own self. The high expectations became overbearing at times but somewhere deep down, I knew that this was the path for me. From where I sat? As long as God was getting the glory nothing else mattered. There were times I suffered in silence but we will get to that. My first year was a breeze to be very honest but at the time I was a commuter from Kitson Town St. Catherine to UWI almost every single day. That’s like three transportations, long rides, early mornings and tiring nights. How did I find the time to study? God he knows. In my second year, I decided to move on hall. Why? Well, you can imagine that being on campus was more productive, my network grew, I got a job on campus and I had more time to study. I can remember my parents praying on dorm, covering me under the blood of Christ and reminding me of integrity and the purpose that’s on my life. My intentions were never to disappoint them. Somewhere along the journey though, I lost sight of the purpose and I got distracted. To make a long story longer (I told you this would be long 🫩), I started to live a different life. A life that wouldn’t reflect what I represented. Through my decisions, I became a dad. Now can you imagine? Christian home, supportive parents, pursuing my degree, popular among the folks only to get a child? I was crushed. My church at the time sent me to back of the church. Literally. Mentally? I was out of it. My friends were shocked, all of the persons who looked up to me slowly subsided. I was alone for sometime. I couldn’t continue UWI at all, so I took a leave of absence for two academic years. DELAYED BUT NOT DENIED! I bounced back, registered for school again. Became the faculty of Social Sciences Guild rep, clocked that tea with becoming Guild President and I got my degree. Now this is resilience. To GOD BE THE GLORY. Thank you for my story. #inchrist #graduation #uwi #fyp