By: Cynthia Maduekwe
If you think a degree is just a paper thin Go and print it, let the journey begin It takes sweat and tears, long nights and stress.
To earn the parchment that you so dismiss The ink on the page, the seal and the sign Represent the struggles, the trials divine
The late night studies, the early dawn rise The sacrifices made, the compromises wise
The degree is not just a piece of paper to holdIt’s a symbol of perseverance, young and oldIt’s a badge of honor, a mark of pride,A testament to the journey, the trials inside
So if you think it’s easy, go and try Print your own degree, and wonder why It’s not just a paper, but a journey so grand.
A degree is earned, not printed by hand
Cynthia Maduekwe is the Chief Press Secretary to the Student Union Government, University Of Calabar
