THE STORM HAS ARRIVED

The second semester is not for the weak.

It starts with the illusion of time. The air still carries the laziness of the break, and everyone convinces themselves there’s space to breathe. But don’t be fooled—this semester is a storm, and the clouds are already forming.Soon, the pace will change. Campaign posters will flood the walls. The echoes of chants and political debates will fill the air. The sports fields will come alive with competition. Entertainment events will pull crowds, laughter, and distraction. And beneath it all, the clock will keep ticking—lectures rolling, tests creeping closer, deadlines stacking like dominoes waiting to fall.

This is the semester where many lose control. Some will underestimate the speed of the storm. They’ll get caught in the whirlwind of distractions, and before they realize it, they’ll be drowning in unfinished notes, overdue assignments, and regret.

But not you.

This time, you move with precision. You see the storm for what it is—not an obstacle, but a battlefield. You master the chaos. You learn when to engage and when to disappear into the quiet corners of the library. You sharpen your focus until distractions bounce off you like raindrops on stone. Because while others scramble at the last minute, you’ll be ahead. While they beg for miracles, you’ll be the one who prepared.

The storm has arrived. The question is—will it sweep you away, or will you stand tall and conquer it?

No more “I’ll figure it out.”

No more “I got caught up.”

No more excuses.

Second semester has begun. It’s time to rise. Welcome back to school!

Abdulrahman O. Odukoya.  

Associate editor II, AVMS Editorial Board.