The flowers we often forget to give teachers

Higher education institutions are frequently regarded as portals to knowledge and personal development. While we recognise students' academic achievements and the dedicated educators who guide them through their formative years, there is a profound aspect of the teacher-student relationship that often goes unnoticed—teachers' enduring influence long after students have graduated.

Many people believe that the bond between teachers and students does not end with the awarding of a diploma or the closing of a classroom door. It's a connection that spans time and space, and its significance grows stronger as time passes.I can attest to this enduring relationship as someone who once stood in front of a university class. Despite the fact that I resigned from my position nearly two years ago, I continue to receive requests for recommendation letters from former students. These messages serve as poignant reminders of the long-term impact teachers can have on the lives of their students.

Similarly, as a former student, I recall vividly reaching out to former teachers for recommendation letters years after graduation. They responded quickly, much to my surprise and gratitude, demonstrating the enduring bond between teacher and student. A teacher's life extends far beyond the classroom and tenure at a university. It is a lifetime commitment to the students who have been guided, mentored, and cared for by them. Teachers, whether inside or outside of the formal education system, continue to play an important role in shaping their students' futures.

In a world full of opportunities, it's not uncommon for people to seek recommendations or endorsements from those who have had the most influence on them. Teachers, as keepers of knowledge and wisdom, are frequently the first port of call. Their words of recommendations carry weight and authority, making them invaluable allies in the search for new horizons.

He gives understanding to the simple.

Oluwaseun ADEPOJU