EQUSaT Student Narrates First Experience At Campus
By Ayebale Kule Waire Applus.
MBChB Year1 2025/26
My journey began with the ambition of joining a university close to my businesses and residence, for easier supervision and home support.
Stepping into EQUSaT Medical School felt like entering a new world, filled with excitement at how good the learning environment is. This immediately drew me closer to and more focused on the primary reasons I had for choosing EQUSaT. I received a warm welcome, and the orientation guidelines made me reflect deeply on the beauty of the course and how much preparedness it requires.
However, some information shared was rather frightening, especially regarding how mountainous the journey ahead could be. A lot of worries arose when we thought about two things:
The amount of time and concentration required for our books and the burden of tuition fees, which can be troublesome to raise while balancing the time needed in class.
It was said, “The University will never allow you to sit for exams if you haven’t reached their required percentage of fees or completed the total balance.” This left me worried, because money is seasonal and our businesses are not always reliable. But as the saying goes, “Zibula Atudde,” we shall keep pushing until our last breath.
Despite these challenges, our goal is to persevere and achieve this important milestone in education, and I believe we shall succeed.
Lastly, I still recall the guided tour we had on Friday, 15th August 2025. It was wonderful, though full of ironies. We got lost in a very large plot of land in Bajja, searching for a route to take us to “Eden”, a promised garden said to be full of fruits. Everyone walked to the point of exhaustion, trying to reach this “promised land.” Unfortunately, just like the children of Israel who walked endlessly without reaching their promised land, we too could not make it. But unlike them, we decided not to die in the desert. Instead, we retraced our steps, found where the Costa was waiting, and made it back to campus safely.
In brief, we know there are challenges ahead. The road is not easy. Long study hours, complex concepts, and high expectations can be daunting. Balancing academics with personal life will always be a juggling act. Yet, with each challenge, we must remain resilient and focused.
In conclusion, being a medical student is a transformative experience. It shapes not only your knowledge but also your character. It is a journey of empathy, resilience, and dedication. Together, and with the support of the University and the community, we shall endure and succeed.
