I bring you warm felicitations from the camp of Lagfu. With a joyous heart,
i congratulate on this ceremonious day. This day you have officially become
students of this noble institution-University For Development Studies.
This is a historic and a heyday in your journey to greatness. You have
been matriculated. what an achievement. Kudos!! This letter basically
seeks to expound or address certain issues and to a larger extent, to serve
as an inspiration. This piece is a product of my observations and personal
interactions i have had with the freshmen and fresh women of MLS.D
Without prevarication, i want to state emphatically that you have found
your utopia in MLS.D. Yes, there are some issues surrounding the profession
but be rest assured that those issues will be surmounted. A friend of mine remarked
"the program is boring, i feel like i'm still in S.H.S. The courses we are doing right
now do not stimulate any enthusiasm in me. I don't even feel like going for lectures".
I know many of you feel this way but believe me, this is just the prelude. Just the warm-up,
the main match is ahead. Just relax and sharpen your axes, you have bigger trees to fell.
In fact those who take these particular courses seriously will enjoy intellectual and academic
ecstasies in the years to come. Relax!!
Another fact worth mentioning is that in life there are vicissitudes and contingencies and our
ability to metamorphosize, have a paradigm shift and a renewal of mind and of purpose will be of
utmost importance in such circumstances which will invariably determine the outcomes
of our lives. What do i mean? Many of you unfortunately did not plan to pursue MLS.D but fortunately
by the grace and mercies of the Almighty you are here. You are blessed to be in MLS.D. Be grateful for that.
Be proud of it. Your profession is the the backbone of the healthcare delivery system, enjoy it. MLS.D shouldn't
become a den of disappointed Medical Doctors. Develop passion for the profession because you are in the right place.
Believe me, MLS.D is intellectually and academically stimulating!!
What are you here for? Are you here for only the degree? These are the questions i asked myself when i got
admission to this institution. The answer was a big NO. I want more than a degree. The degree will not be
enough for me. There are so many people with degrees. I am not only here for the degree. I want a holistic experience.
What i'm trying to say is that, do not limit yourselves. Consider this as a fresh start in life. The time to develop yourselves
for the future. Broaden your horizon, do not confine yourselves, spread your wings. Do not try to live exaggerated lifestyles.
Try to be different. Be a universal person, do not be a robot. Exploit the opportunities the university presents. Be abreast with
the happenings on campus. Take advantage of the leadership positions on campus, empower yourselves. Be interested in the politics
on campus. The biggest problem in UDS is apathy, do not be a part of this problem. There is a saying that "when you believe in yourselve,
the world becomes beautiful". Be different, try to make an impact where ever you go. Leave a legacy behind because that is all you will be remembered for.
I leave you with these words "be the change you wish to see in the world!!
Yours faithfully!!!
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Dedicated to Alhassan Bilkiss (MLS.D 100)
22/10/16
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