Now I Know

     I felt lost. I found myself on crossways and I didn’t know how each way ends. I felt a stone on my neck. I was about to make a huge decision. One that would affect the rest of my life, and no one would be responsible for but I am. I had the chance to start my high education in governmental colleges, but I turned them down, and I said "YES" to the University of Nizwa. I can purely remember myself packing my bags to leave the only house I lived in for the very first time. I was worried, tense, and I wasn’t sure whether I had made the right decision or not, but I was excited to start a new adventure in my life.

     Five and a half years from my first packing passed as quick as a blink of eye. My experience at the University of Nizwa had moments of disappointments, exhaustion and tears. However, I am so grateful that I have been through such an experience. I was honored to meet great people whose effort and help I'll appreciate as long as I breathe. I engaged in enjoyable and beneficial activities that opened my mind to so many things and taught me new things about myself. Yes I studied in a town in Nizwa, but I got exposed to the whole world. The University gave my role extents not only by enabling me to reach other colleges and Universities in Oman, but also by erasing the shackles of the country borders. Because I decided to become part of this University, I was honored by being given two terrific opportunities. The University's liberality took me once to Dubai to attend a conference, and helped me to travel and stay in the USA for over 5 weeks.

   I don’t know what would I say if my decision about my high education differed, but what I  know is that I made a decision that I am deeply grateful about.

By: Amira Al Maawali

1-2-2012