Students must have respect for themselves

NOW that some schools have wrapped up the school year and many are nearing closure, students should understand that they still have a very long way to go.
Our parents have worked tirelessly by investing a lot in our education.
They see us as important assets.
It has become a norm for students to misbehave when schools are nearing closure.
Students should respect their parents, tribesmen, communities and, most importantly, themselves.
To respect ourselves, we show a sense of being passionate with humility and compassion to our fellow citizens.
We are the elites and leaders of this great nation.
All our actions depict good values and characters that people anticipate and admire.
For a university student to go back to his/her community being intoxicated with alcohol or having betel nut-stained teeth, smelling of smoke, is totally unacceptable.
That particular student paints a bad picture.
He or she is an eye sore to their family and community.
This is not what an educated person is supposed to do.
As educated people, we should act accordingly.
We are future leaders, therefore, we should imitate all things that a leader should do.
Entertaining ourselves with unethical activities is uncalled for.
Let’s be responsible citizens and enjoy our holidays amicably with highest respect to ourselves and our people.
Let us positively impact the lives of people instead of ruining them and ourselves.
We have standards.
We are the agents of change.
We are nation builders.
We are leaders.

Misack A. Ruri