South Sudan at Heart

MY FIRST DAY EXPERIENCE IN UNIVERSITY I never thought or dreamed of going to the university, but when Jesus says yes, nobody can say no. As unique as I could imagine, that Sunday was just like any other day of the week. I took my place at the table at eight pm to enjoy kisira (Sudanese food). As I kept on eating, I would imagine the new life that lay a head of me. I remembered those stories from our high school teacher who told us how wonderful life is in the university. After short prayer, I retired into my bed with my eyes fixed on the ceiling. I was carried away in a fancy thoughts; I would see myself in a lecture room, ask some few questions and handle a camera; and make new friends. I longed to sleep but it was impossible because of excitement, the fact that I will not be under strict control and put on school uniform made me lost my sleep. I was like a bridegroom who will be with his bride the following morning in the church. 12 hours of the night were like 48 hours and I was ya...

Know when to say, sorry or thank you. Abraham Daljang Maker. Some people do not know how to express their apology when they hurt someone or show gratitude when they are helped. My friend Simon is not exception. He hardly says these words and in any case, he would say; “I like that fucking help of yours, or I will not do that bullshit to you again.” I sometimes wonder why he always uses vulgar words. Naturally, people brand him as a nuisance boy and look at him as an annoying dude who lacks courtesy. In fact, he swore never to appreciate or apologize to anyone no matter what happen. To some extend, his words would only fit in the contemporary slang which youths normally use in conversation, it is better to know who one is talking to in order to make choice of words, which is very important in communication skills. Informal language can be used when talking with your age mates but formality is very significant when speaking to elders. Knowing when to apologize or appreciate is worth tha...

Do not let your phone embarrasses you. Abraham Daljang Maker. Mobile phones are electronic gargets that are widely used for communication. Some people are phones addict in that, they hardly do without them. A small distance away from it is like having not seen your partner for years. Phones are good for easy communication; you can get in touch with your dear ones in far places. However, phones are also annoying when not properly used at a right time and in right places. I was attending a meeting with my colleague. As the meeting was intensifying and everybody was attentive; her phone rang at a deafening sound that almost shook the whole building. She stood up and hurriedly walked out to answer her phone call. Worst of it all, her high hill shoes also made noise as she dashed out. She came back and everyone in the hall turned to her direction with frowning face. She hanged her head in shame and sat motionless for the rest of the meeting, I patted her shoulder to assur...