September has always carried with it a kind of finality. It’s the month when we slowly step away from the warmth of summer and move closer to the cozy embrace of the year’s last stretch. For me, though, this September wasn’t just about seasons changing, it was about chapters closing and new ones preparing to unfold.
If I look back, September has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. From my International Business University (IBU) student visa application to the countless prayers, waiting, and holding on to faith, I realize how much ground I’ve covered. Each step, each piece of paperwork, each email no matter how tedious was really a stepping stone to the bigger dream I’ve been chasing.
And now, as the month folds itself into memory, I’m filled with gratitude for how far I’ve come. 🌟
September in Review: My Journey So Far
This month has been about perseverance. It has been about staring at uncertainty in the face and saying: “I’m not backing down.”
I started September carrying both excitement and fear excitement for my IBU journey, fear of the unknown. Anyone who has gone through an application process for studying abroad knows this: the paperwork is heavy, the waiting is heavier, but the faith required is the heaviest of all. Yet here I am, standing taller, stronger, and a little more seasoned than when I began.
From receiving my first PAL (Pre-Admission Letter) from IBU to holding on to hope that I may receive my second PAL for the 2026 January term, I’ve learned that patience is not passive it’s active faith in motion. It’s the fuel that keeps me going even when answers don’t come right away.
Lessons September Taught Me
September wasn’t just about documents and deadlines. It was about life. It reminded me that every “waiting season” is an invitation to grow deeper roots.
Here are my key takeaways from this month:
Progress is not always loud.
Some days felt uneventful, yet those quiet days were the very ones where growth happened behind the scenes.Faith and paperwork go hand in hand.
It may sound funny, but filling out forms and praying have been my twin habits this September. Faith without action is empty, but action without faith is exhausting. Together, they are powerful.Celebrate small victories.
A confirmation email. A submitted requirement. A kind word from someone who believes in me. These tiny wins built the momentum that carried me through.Support makes the journey sweeter.
From Elaiza, my partner in both life and dreams, to my family, friends, and even the people silently cheering me on, I realized that this road is never meant to be walked alone.
October, I’m Ready for You
Now comes October fresh, untold, brimming with possibilities. October feels like a new canvas waiting for bold strokes of courage. It’s the month where I want to channel all the lessons September has given me and turn them into action.
I’m not just hoping for my second PAL from IBU; I’m preparing for it with optimism in my heart. I’m envisioning myself walking through Toronto’s autumn streets, bundled in layers, carrying books heavier than my coffee cup, and smiling because I made it. 🌍🍁
October, for me, is not just another month. It’s a reminder that dreams are worth waiting for, worth working for, and worth believing in even when the answer hasn’t fully arrived yet.
A Thought to Carry
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
September was my first step. October will be my next. And I know that step by step, month by month, I am building the staircase that will take me not just to Canada, not just to an MBA, but to the life I’ve always envisioned.
Closing Reflections
If September was a book, its final chapter would read: “She held on. She believed. She moved forward.”
October, on the other hand, begins with a blank page. And I intend to write it full of courage, hope, and progress.
To anyone reading this, remember: months will come and go, but the essence of growth lies in how you walk through them. Be faithful in September’s trials, and be expectant in October’s promise. Because what’s waiting for you is always bigger than what you’ve left behind.
✨ Summary:
September was a month of patience, faith, and perseverance in my IBU journey, teaching me to value progress (even the invisible kind), celebrate small wins, and trust in timing. October stands as a fresh opportunity, a season to channel lessons into action while holding on to hope for my second PAL for January 2026.So, goodbye, September. Thank you for shaping me.
And hello, October, let’s make magic happen. 💫
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