Being a student is already a demanding journey, but combining academic responsibilities with leadership roles can significantly amplify the pressure. This is the reality for many Student Representative Council (SRC) members, including Faith Kavee Kalomo, who serves in the Vice Secretary General portfolio at Triumphant College. The Weight of Academic Pressure For Kavee, balancing academics with SRC duties is more than just time management; it’s a constant test of endurance. A

Technology is making vocational training more flexible, interactive, and accessible. Instead of relying only on physical workshops, students can now learn through online platforms, virtual demonstrations, and blended learning models. This allows learners to access materials anytime, repeat lessons, and combine theory with digital practice before entering real-life environments.

Social media often creates an environment of constant stimulation and pressure. Students are exposed to a continuous stream of curated content, academic achievements, social events, as well lifestyles that can make them feel like they are falling behind. The need to stay relevant, respond quickly, and maintain an online presence can also be overwhelming. Notifications, messages, and the fear of missing out (FOMO) keep the mind in a state of alertness, making it difficult to f

In the age of constant connectivity, students find themselves caught between two worlds: the one they inhabit physically, and the one they curate digitally. Social media has become more than a tool for communication; it is now a stage where identity, success, and even happiness are performed and reformed. But, the question that lingers is whether we are living for ourselves or for the internet.