When seasons change, there are many things that change with it. Some things which used to serve us no longer do and we will begin to feel that it is time for a change. It's always advisable to be ready for the new season, especially the rainy season. The significant change in weather from long sunny days to dark skies and rainfall requires a new set of clothes to either resurface or to be purchased.

Here are some outfits you will need to face this rainy season in Cameroon without stress.

Sweater

Of course. Need I say more? A sweater is a very necessary outfit for your wardrobe during the rainy season. It will be worth considering to have outing sweaters and sweaters to wear at home for the rainy season.

Jackets

These can serve the purpose of pullovers but they are more stylish. You can wear jackets when you want to look fancy and stylish yet you want to stay warm. 

Leggings

Leggings are great when you still want to wear your short dresses despite the cold weather. They will keep your legs warm and protected from the cold.

Hats

Hats are very important because they protect your head from the cold. They can also make your outfit stylish.

      

Scarfs

Scarfs are stylish but they can replace pullovers if you go for the large and thicker ones. The smaller scarfs can be used to protect your neck from the cold especially when you are on a bike. Scarfs also come in handy when the rain starts unexpectedly and you don't have an umbrella. You can use it to protect your hair, bag or any other fragile thing you may be carrying.

 

Boots

Boots are the best shoes for the rainy season because they protect your feet from the rain. They are usually made from good leather or plastic. You can own different kinds of boots for different purposes or outfits. Some boots are more stylish and others are quite plain or fabricated for a particular purpose. Some have heels some don't. So choose your boots according to how you need them.

One of the dangerous effects of the pandemic is that it can cause anxiety. Anxiety doesn't feel good at all. It starts slowly and then takes over your mind and body. That's why you have to fight it as soon as possible. Don't give it an opportunity to install itself in your body.

            

        

Are you a former student or currently studying in UniYao 1? Then you should read this post as it contains information that may concern you now or in the future.

It occurred to me that I should share this information because I met a lot of people who were confused or had no information about how to certify their documents, when to deposit and when to collect them. I was as confused as them when I went there for certification. And having been through the process and successfully certifying my documents, I thought it wise to share with you how it is done.

Ngoaekelle (popularly known as Ngoa) is a university where the simplest things could become a nightmare for you. My experience wasn't a nightmare (Thank God!) but it could have been if it had been delayed one more day. By the time I collected my certified documents, I was one day before the deadline of my job application. Meaning that if it had been delayed one more day I wouldn't have been able to apply for the job.

Thank God that didn't happen. That's why it is important to know how to obtain your documents on time from the certification office at The University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon. Let's get right into it.

How To Certify Documents At The University of Yaounde 1

The steps are simple:

- Photocopy your documents

- Go to the certification office with your original and photocopied documents before 11am to deposit

- Collect your documents the next day from 11: 30am

- Easy indeed right? Well, it isn't always as easy as it seems.

So this is how it really happens.

On the first day, I went to deposit the document. I went there way past the time of depositing (at about 2pm) but I was considered and my documents were taken because I was with my baby.

I deposited two copies of the document I wanted to certify. I just thought I should do so in case I needed another certified copy. The next day, I went there to collect them the office was locked. Mind you it was about midday.

The notice above the door of the office says documents are collected until 2pm. But it was closed. And it remained closed until I left at almost 2pm.

It was the next day that I succeeded to collect them. I went there at about 10am to be sure that I'll meet those working there. So here are my tips.

Tips on certifying your documents at the University of Yaoundé 1

- Go in the morning to deposit and or collect your documents. Try to be there before 11am most preferably. That way you are sure of meeting it open. They actually don't respect opening and closing hours anymore.

- You are most likely to collect your certified documents on the second day after you deposit. The students I met in front of the office said the same.

- Certify as many copies as possible at once. If you are a job seeker and need many certified copies of your documents then deposit many copies to be certified. I heard that they deny signing too many copies at the same time but I did certify two copies of the same document at the same time. So do many copies especially at the start of the year if you can so that you don't have any pressure when the time comes for you to use it.

These are my tips and directions on how to certify your documents in Ngoa.

NB: The office is located in the famous scolarité building (at the back). The door is the second door while coming from Amphi 1003.

I know the title says a day but this post actually discusses a series of days when I went out seeking a job.

When I wrote this post on whether to work 9-5 or 24 hours. My mind was divided between being an employee and just having my own business. An employee doesn't have to worry about the risk of setting up a business while an entrepreneur can be flexible with his work hours.

These facts have had me think and rethink about getting a job.

Things you must note here are:

- You may not make sales or profit at the start of your business,

- You need to 'survive' while building a business, and

- It takes time for a business to grow.

These factors made me consider being an employee for a while - that is until the business is doing very well. I also secretly desire to have a good NGO Job in Cameroon so it motivates me to take a step toward being an employee.

That's why from time to time I do some job hunting. I often use these sites I shared in this post (click here) to find a job. But the job I went for this time around was sent to me by a friend.

How it went down...

The requirements for the job were quite simple. There was only one document that needed to be certified. Honestly, I detest when the initial documents requested requires that you certify documents. It makes you spend money when you are not yet sure you will be called for an interview.


The certification had to be done at my university (it was a success attestation that's why) and it took me three days to do so. First, I had to deposit the documents then I only collected it on the second day after deposition. But I went there on all three days. Click here to find out how to certify your documents at the University of Yaoundé 1. It took me three days but I was glad I finally had it done.

Waiting for the certification office to open so that I collect my documents

Returning home tired & disappointed because I couldn't collect my certified documents that day

OOTD  -  Outfit of the day on day three. I finally took my documents and deposited that day

Stepping out

My file and baby essentials comfortably fit in my bag made by my brand @ngumabi

I finally deposited for the job after I collected the certified documents. I met others who came to deposit as well as those who came after me. Who knows how many more came after I did and the number that has been deposited before? That's when it occurred to me that I had to go back home and start to pray that I am chosen among the many candidates that are also soliciting this position. That's Cameroon for you. A job which requires ten people will end up receiving a thousand applications. I wonder how those who are part of the human resource department usually proceed in such cases.



Anyway, what's important is that I have done my part. It wasn't a difficult task but it was not easy for me because I was with my baby throughout the process. From writing the application at home, working on my CV, certifying my documents and depositing them. It was not easy carrying her around. I went to the certification office three times as I mentioned and each time I thought of going there I felt so tired before I would go. But I had to go there and I eventually succeeded in everything I planned to do for the day. The second day I went there, I was to collect my documents but the office was locked though it was the said time for people to collect their certified documents. I went back and it was only the next day that I could collect them. At that time it was left just two days to the deadline for the job offer.

Why I am writing this story...

The main reason I am sharing my experience is to encourage not only young mothers but also anyone who feels like they have something standing in the way of them pursuing something. If you really want it then do it. Push past the obstacle and show that you are ready to get what you want. I have let motherhood and even before motherhood, I let my timidity and fears bring me down. But now, I carry them along with me to pursue my dreams and get what I want from life.


When you do this, you will get used to not letting things get in your way and you will adapt. Soon the things standing in your way will no longer be a problem. If you are waiting for these things to make way before you start doing what you want to do then they may never give way. There will always be many reasons to not do something but choose to pursue your dreams for just one valid reason. One reason is all you need.

How it impacted me.

After this experience, I feel so gingered and motivated to do many things and this energy has spread even to my business and school project which I am planning to finish this month.


As I continue my job search I am working on my business. It has been a rough ride so far but the one thing I keep hearing from the voice in my head is to KEEP PUSHING. And that's exactly what I am doing.


Thanks for reading this post till the end. I hope you liked it and feel encouraged. Leave me a comment in the comment section below and just share with me what obstacles you are facing in life and let's have a chat about it.