Risk simply refers to the chance that anything negative will occur. Risk is uncertainty over how an action may affect something that people value (such as their health, well-being, wealth, property, or the environment), frequently focused on unfavorable outcomes.
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Playing it safe refers to being cautious and avoiding risk or harm. Additionally, it involves exercising caution and wisdom; avoiding unneeded risks and dangers.
Now back to why we are here;
I enrolled in the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in 2017 to study civil engineering, but for reasons that they alone can explain, I was assigned water resources management instead.
Not because I didn't comprehend what I was being taught during my first year in the department, but rather because the lecturers in the department just opted to make things challenging for the majority of us, I was literally struggling with my academics.
I then had roughly three carryovers from my first year, which required me to retake the three courses during my second year in the department. As soon as I received my results, I started debating whether or not to leave the department and transfer to another one.
After going back and forth, I decided to take the risk of remaining in the department for the second year, thereby retaking the three outstanding courses that I had along with the courses that I would be offering in my second year. At that point, I was uncertain about the effects of the step I was taking, but I just decided to take the huge risk. "At least this life is all about taking risks!" I thought to myself.
Now I know you would be wondering if the risk played out well for me or not, well follow me closely on this ride, will you?
It was during the COVID period, when most students like me had forgotten about school, lol, because I was already working at that point in time and earning good money in an air-conditioned and serene office.Prior to that time, I had concluded my second year by February, right before the COVID outbreak in March, so I had to get a job to keep myself busy and productive amidst the indefinite break caused by the COVID virus.
It was a sunny afternoon when the news of our results being released on our school portal was announced. At first, my countenance changed because I really didnโt know what to expectโnot because I didnโt do well in my exams, but because I knew how funny my departmental lecturers could be.Then I gathered all the courage I could muster and opened my school portal to check my result.
Yeee! I shouted, and upon seeing my result, I began to sweat profusely in an air-conditioned room. This time, it wasn't just one or two carryovers, but a whopping seven! You are shocked too, right? Yeah, thatโs exactly how I felt at that moment.
"Where exactly did I get it wrong?" "What exactly is my offense?" "Who did I offend?" were the thoughts that clouded my head at that point.
Did I take a risk again or played safe?
The realization hit me at that moment that I would probably be expelled from the institution if I dared to take a further risk by staying in the department. In addition, my parents literally spent their hard-earned money simply to enroll me in school, therefore I wouldn't want to disappoint them by being expelled from school.
I was forced to make a snap decision to switch to another department with little to no calculations and more reading and comprehension in order to "play it safe" at that same moment.
How did my choice affect me?
After two years in the department of "Home Science and Management," I can boldly say that Iโm doing pretty well for myself, and the fact that I was able to build my grade points back to a reasonable point is what Iโm grateful for.
In hindsight, I am really glad I made that decision at that particular point in time, because, look at me now, Iโm almost in my finals with a good cumulative grade point total and, most importantly, with peace of mind.
In conclusion, I naturally want to avoid taking any risks when it comes to playing it safe or taking a chance in my academics. Who wants to gamble with their academic future, after all?
Thanks for reading my blog, see you in the next.