A video captures the emotional scene where a corper bids farewell to her students, leaving them teary-eyed as she announces her departure from their school after completing her year of service. The deep bond formed during her time at the school is evident in the reactions of the students, who found it difficult to let go.
The corps member, @Cutedhera, who served as a teacher in a secondary school, shared the touching moment on social media. In the video, several students are seen wiping away tears after hearing the news of her exit, clearly saddened by her departure and the end of their shared time together.
The corper, in turn, was seen consoling the emotional students, trying to ease their sadness. In addition to her words of comfort, she also gave farewell gifts to the students, including cartons of biscuits and other items, in a gesture to celebrate the special bond they had developed over the course of her service year.
Sharing the heartfelt moment on her social media account, she captioned the video with a deeply emotional message reflecting on her experience: “I felt a whirlwind of emotions during my final PPA visit as my students poured their hearts out, tears flowing freely, expressing their deep attachment and reluctance to see me leave😩🥰. I’m so grateful for the endless blessings God has bestowed upon me on this journey. He blessed me with success and strength to overcome challenges 🙏🏽❤️. They say it's not how well you start, but how well you finish. What a rough year of service. Thank God for graceeeeeeeeee. I almost hated myself for obeying the CLARION CALL 😂. I never liked NYSC, but these students... I will miss them, and I didn’t realize that until I got home and started weeping 🥹. Their genuine display of love and sadness truly made it a bittersweet farewell 🥹❤️. Their tears spoke volumes, echoing the bond we shared and the impact we had on each other. What a sweet bond we had 😩🥰✨❤️.”
The video quickly gained attention online, stirring emotions among viewers who were moved by the students' genuine display of affection for their teacher. Many were able to relate to the special connection between teachers and students, and the lasting impact such relationships can have.
Watch the emotional video below …
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In her caption on TikTok, the corper reflected on her NYSC experience, sharing how the students’ tears and sadness made her realize how much they had impacted her as well. Although she initially had reservations about joining the NYSC, the emotional bond she formed with her students changed her perspective. This bittersweet farewell, filled with both joy and sorrow, served as a testament to the deep connection they had built over the past year.
She further expressed her gratitude to God for granting her the grace to finish strong despite the challenges she faced during her service year. Her video has since gone viral, inspiring others to cherish the bonds they form with those they meet along their journey.