Priestly thoughts

Which grade?

Oh, I know It is all shit but of all the shit in the world your grade doesn’t smell any bad at all - By Trygve Skaug in his book «Følg med nå» from 2019

TUNTREET

During my time as a student, me and my colleagues reacted to subjects, writing and exams in many different ways. Some of us gracefully sailed through it all. Others fretted with anxiety. I found myself somewhere in between. Sometimes, my shoulders were up to my ears. Other times I thought: “What happens, happens.”

The words of Trygve Skaug, which I have cited above, are words my parents said to me my whole life at school – only a little differently. They told me again and again, that my school grades do not define my character – again, only a little differently. But still. My point is: What sort of character do you pursue?

NMBU is known for many keen students. To have a serious student group - that is something to be proud of. But in the big picture, is it not your personal character the thing that leaves the deepest mark on people you meet throughout your life?

I do not advocate for carelessness in your studies, but I encourage you to remember your inner character along the way.

Ingrid Ulvestad Øygard, Student priest at NMBU

Translated by: Benjamin Faulkner

Sigurd A. Bakke and Ingrid U. Øygard are the student priests at NMBU. Their office lies in the basement of Urbygningen. They are available if you need someone to talk to, seek advice or have a discussion. They are available on Wednesdays from 11 to 15, but are also available for other days. Appointments are made through sigurd.a.bakke@ nmbu.no or io484@kirken.no