Two young people from my university were killed in a car crash last night. Whether or not I knew them is irrelevant- I didn't- but it is a tragedy anyway.
Last year, two of my friends and I decide that we were bored on Friday night. Off we went, to the beach, an hour's drive away, along twisty, turny roads in the dead of night. That seems to be exactly what these kids did. Scary much?
It happens to be exam time at the moment. In the science faculty, as well as other faculties, I'm certain, all one hears is "I need to be first in class", "I have to know everything", "I have to get over 80%", or "my life is over if I fail". Now everyone, get a little perspective in your lives, please! It's harsh, but it has to be said. What if it was you in that car? Your best friend? Then would your exams really matter anymore? I have tried to explain so many times that there is more to life than academics. These kids were also in the middle of exams, but does that matter now? No, it most certainly does not. No second chances for them. So next time you're sitting in your exam hall, freaking out because you don't know the answer to the first question, stop, breathe, think of all of those people who have it worse than you.
'headlights on the hillside, don't take me this way..."
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