In a heartfelt post on TikTok, a Nigerian graduate shared her emotional journey of coping with the sudden loss of her father shortly after he dropped her off at university.
Recounting the painful memory, @eromonsele_oseee revealed that her father’s final words to her were, “See you soon,” but only days later, her family received the devastating news of his passing.
Her family chose to withhold the news for a month, allowing her time to settle into school before she was finally informed in a meeting with the school registrar.
Reflecting on her initial reaction, she described feeling as though her “world had shattered,” consumed by confusion and grief, and she struggled with questions about faith during this dark period. The news of her father’s death took an emotional toll on her daily life, impacting her social interactions and academic performance.
How my father’s death affected my academics
“Five days after my dad dropped me off at school, I lost him. His last words to me were, “See you soon,” but I never got to see him again. My family didn’t tell me for a month, and when I was finally called to White Rock (the administrative block of the school), the registrar broke the news.
It felt like my world had shattered. I was angry, confused, and questioned God’s power, why he had let it happen knowing that I am at an important stage of my life.”
“The pain consumed me, and many people misunderstood my behaviour as arrogance, not knowing the pain I was carrying. How people always said oh let me call my daddy, but I didn’t have anyone to call.
At one point, I thought I would drop out and restart my 100 Level at another school because of how I was constantly reminded of the journey to the school and our drive round the school. One day outside class, my level adviser, Dr. Ajisafe, saw me crying.
When I explained what had happened, he became a father figure to me and supported me through it all. My 100 Level was a mess. I stopped attending classes and it reflected on my result, mostly Ds. But by 200 Level, I found my strength again.
I worked hard to raise my CGPA, trusting that God would help me through the pain. Though I couldn’t graduate with a first class due to the setback, I am incredibly grateful to have come out with a strong result.
God gave me the strength to push through, and reminded me that it’s not how you start, but how you finish. Although my father’s last words were “See you soon,” I never saw him again; I know he would be proud of how far I’ve come.”
See her post below …
@eromonsele_oseee This moment is filled with so many emotions,joy, happiness, and even a bit of sadness. But above all, I feel this so much joy within . I am truly grateful to have completed this phase of my life, not just to have finished, but to have done so successfully. I thank God for how far He has brought me, for how much He has helped me, and for His grace that allows me to stand before you today. By His grace, I can proudly say that I am a graduate with a BSc Hons in and Media and Communication Studies🎉🎊#fyp #graduate #abuad #afebabalolauniversity #BSc #media #communication