We’ve asked ACU junior Karissa Idoko to periodically reflect on her time as an ACU student. Her insights on LinkedIn, which can be found here, are a way of documenting her life and saying, “This is my ACU!” As an international student from Nigeria, Idoko has a unique perspective that brings peace and positivity. We hope you enjoy her insights.
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward
Thank you, ACU Police, for making ACU a safe and caring home. Words can hardly capture my gratitude for everything you do to keep us safe. As a design student, my projects often keep me in the lab until the very early hours of the morning, and during those times when I feel afraid walking back to my dorm alone, I call the ACU Police. Every time, they get back to me quickly and with genuine empathy. The officers’ comforting words, thoughtful questions and kind good nights as you wait until I’m safely inside, make a huge difference.
One night in my freshman year, I cried because of an assignment that went wrong. The officer who helped me return to my dorm assured me everything would work out. That encouragement stayed with me, and in the end, I even got a good grade on the assignment.
I’ve also heard so many stories from friends about how you’ve helped with everything from car issues to providing care in medical emergencies. Knowing our officers are there for our safety and with genuine kindness and care is a comfort.
Thank you for your professionalism, kindness and commitment to serving ACU in every way possible. Having officers we can trust and rely on is truly a blessing.
With Thanksgiving around the corner, let’s take a moment to celebrate and appreciate our officers for all they do!
– Karissa Idoko, junior interior architecture and design major