Hostel Students at Lingua College Push Through Exam Pressure

As exam season unfolds at the International Training College Lingua (ITCL), the campus hostel transforms into a vibrant hub of focus, determination, and shared strength. Far from being just a place to sleep, it becomes a space where students rise early, stay late, and support one another through the pressures of academic life.

Each day begins with quiet routines and purposeful movement. Students navigate shared spaces with care, revising notes while brushing their teeth, and whispering definitions while waiting their turn at the stove. The hostel becomes a place of multitasking and mutual respect, where every minute counts.

“I wake up before 5 a.m. so I can use the stove before it gets crowded,” says Tuasana Konguavi, a first-year Education student. “We take turns. If you are late, you wait. But we understand each other, it is part of hostel life.”

While limited Wi-Fi access presents a challenge, students adapt with creativity and teamwork. “The signal does not reach our rooms well,” Konguavi adds. “So we sit outside with our books and devices. It is not ideal, but we make it work together.”

That spirit of togetherness is what defines hostel life during exams. Students form study circles, share notes, and check in on each other’s wellbeing. Peter Shikongo, a third-year Human Resource (HR) student, says peer learning has made a big difference. “Sometimes your roommate explains a topic better than the textbook. We learn from each other every day.”

Maria Ndeutapo, a fellow HR student, agrees. “We are not just classmates, we are a support system. When someone feels overwhelmed, we talk. We remind each other that we are capable.”

The college’s commitment to student wellbeing is evident through its academic support and counseling services, which students say have helped them stay focused and emotionally balanced. “I went for counseling last semester when I felt burnt out. It helped me reset. Now I know how to manage stress better, ” Konguavi shared.

As exams continue, hostel students at ITCL are proving that success does not depend on perfect conditions, but it depends on perseverance, community, and heart. They have turned shared spaces into study zones, challenges into lessons, and pressure into purpose.

“We do not have everything,” Shikongo reflects, “but we have each other. And that is what keeps us going.”