The Thoughts of Staying Back

Its three weeks to go. The almighty NYSC is coming to an end. Just like the first three week in camp, the last three weeks holds even more anticipation. This is more than just a year of service ahead. It is more than just a three weeks orientation for service year. It is basically an initiation ceremony into real life.

Many questions remain unanswered even one year after. Where are all of the dreams and hopes for the service year? All the resolutions and proposals, did they all become a reality. Mixed feelings here and there. And the golden question stares us all in the face: What Next?

Before us all are at least two options: staying back to continue with the life you started about a year ago or to return to where you have been before service year. This appears not to be a difficult decision for many who have built a good profile in the last one year. In the course of service some made great connections and have already secured a good place to pitch a tent after service. Others in a hurry return home. They’d rather start over afresh in a familiar zone than leverage on the reputation and opportunities observed in the course of 12 months.

I think it is worth it to consider your options before making a decision in a hurry. Although I have made my decision, I still gave serious considerations to the option of staying back. I am a fruitful vine, I will blossom anywhere I am planted. I will flourish anywhere I place my feet. However, there is a place where I prefer to cast my shadow and it isn’t here.