Morres Samuel Masters the “Student-Leader” Hustle

(By: Frieda Jona)

At Triumphant College, where academic deadlines and student demands often collide, Morres Samuel, the Student Representative Council (SRC) President for the year 2025, has managed to navigate and master the responsibilities that come with being both a leader and a student. With exams looming and student concerns piling up, his days are made up of lectures, meetings, and late-night study sessions.

“Balancing academics and leadership is one of the hardest things you can learn,” Samuel admits. “It requires deep reflection and strategic planning.” He stressed about the challenges that come with the role of being a student leader. Further mentioning that there have been days he would experience overdue assignments and incomplete SRC reports.

But for Samuel, the measure of leadership is not perfection, it is perseverance. “What matters is the ability to finish what is pending and submit it,” he says. “Even when I fall behind, I make sure I catch up.” His commitment to student advocacy has often meant putting others first.

When some questioned why he fought for students with missing continuous assessment (CA) marks while his own were still outstanding, his response was simple: “To be a leader, you must be ready to serve your people first. You should be served last.” Samuel’s daily routine is a testament to his discipline whereby mornings are reserved for lectures, afternoons for SRC duties, and nights for studying. It is a rhythm that has helped him stay afloat in both spheres. His story resonates with many students who struggle to balance multiple responsibilities.

It is a reminder that leadership is not about having it all figured out, but about showing up, staying accountable, and putting in the work, even when no one is watching. As Triumphant College continues with its final exams, Samuel’s journey stands as a quiet inspiration. In a society where student leaders are often scrutinised more than celebrated, he has shown that it is possible to lead with humility and learn with purpose.