The quest for the pursuit of higher education plunged me into the bustling streets of Yaba at a time when the country cries under the rod of its supposed leaders. In this new world, I discovered amazement. A new environment often drapes a stranger in the cloak of utter naivety. My bargaining power is in the dumps, as this new world refuses to undress me from the cloak of a layman. Whenever I enter a shop to make a purchase, the traders always quote exorbitant prices; a sharp gaze is all these people seem to need.
What can I say? I'm utterly speechless; the unfaithfulness of man makes the world a difficult place to live in. The unrelenting challenges of adapting to a new environment, compounded by the exorbitant prices set by traders, create a disheartening experience.
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Unilag Chronicles: My Experience at Yaba- First out of many
AdventureEmbarking on a new chapter of my life at the University of Lagos in Yaba, the bustling streets set the stage for an unforgettable experience, marking the beginning of my academic journey.