Have You Heard? The Storm is Coming… and You’ve Got Two Weeks to Survive

The Final Stretch: Time to Make Your Remontada and Finish Strong

Have you ever found yourself staring at the results of the first semester, feeling like you’ve just woken up from a nightmare you couldn't escape? The weight of dashed hopes, the sinking feeling in your chest, and the haunting thought that perhaps you didn’t give it your all. It's a hard pill to swallow, but here’s the good news: the second half of the semester is nearly over, and with it, your chance for redemption is within reach. Exams are no longer a distant horizon—they’re closing in, and now it’s time to rise.

For those of us who were knocked down in the first round—now is your moment to execute your remontada! (Yes, the glorious comeback, the kind that turns the tables and leaves everyone wondering how you pulled it off). You might have stumbled, but this semester is your stage to rewrite the narrative. It’s your plot twist—the underdog's triumph, the hero’s return. The battle isn’t over until you say so.

For those who have maintained their balance—don't rest on your laurels just yet. You’ve come this far, but the finish line isn’t a place to coast; it's where you pour all your final energy. More tests are headed your way, relentless like the waves crashing on the shore. Ride them out with precision and poise. This is the moment to cap off all the groundwork you’ve laid, to close the semester with the kind of victory that rings in your heart long after the exams are over.

Now, let’s face the cold truth. You know that ideal scenario where everyone should have been hitting the books from day one? It sounds perfect in theory, but for most of us, reality has been a little less...ideal. But if you’ve found yourself falling behind—there’s still time to turn it around. As they say, “The best time to start was yesterday. The second best time to start is now.” Let that sink in—no more excuses, no more waiting for the perfect moment. The perfect moment is now. Time to stop running from the challenge and face it head-on.

The pressure’s mounting, and we all know it. CA tests have been popping up like surprise plot twists in your favorite thriller, and there’s still more on the horizon. But here’s the thing—you’ve come this far. You’ve endured sleepless nights, grueling lectures, and endless hours of studying. You didn’t come this far to let it slip away. Now is not the time to falter. It’s the time to shine. Not just for the grades, but for that quiet, unshakable pride that comes from knowing you gave your all, no matter the odds.

It may feel like you’re juggling a dozen things at once, like trying to hold a hundred spinning plates in the air. But every effort counts right now. Whether it’s diving deep into your textbooks or keeping your focus razor-sharp for that final review, each moment is a chance to make a difference. These two weeks are your opportunity to finish strong, to look back on this semester with no regrets. They are the final sprint that could turn the tide in your favor.

So take a breath, steady yourself, and embrace the challenge ahead. It’s your time to rise, your moment to rewrite the narrative, and to prove that you are capable of more than you ever thought possible. Don’t let past setbacks define your journey—this is the moment where you reclaim control, where you finish what you started.

Stay focused. Stay determined. Finish strong. The journey’s far from over. This is where the story gets good. 

By: Odukoya Abdulrahman,

Associate Editor II.