Scribbling thoughts can be hard at two instances.
First, when thoughts aren't clear or when they are too many. Second is when
emotions make words murky. In my case it is the second. Needless to say when
one has lived a life that is more a fairy tale.
As a fresh school girl I entered this place, it was
indeed strange. The uncomfortable feeling that ruled me cannot be descried. It
was the first day at KCT and I was preparing for my orientation session with
many hundreds. Each one of us was experiencing the same feeling but all by
ourselves. I couldn't have felt lonelier with a thousand people around. I said
a prayer that none heard, “God help me survive!” I started my college journey
with many warnings and advice. Professors, heads of departments, seniors,
semesters, CGPA, arrears, attendance percentage, projects, internships and
placements; scary enough for a person who till then lived in a shell.
First few months, I had the typical life of a
fresher. Close to thousand students all in one block was both easy and
difficult to get introduced to. Classrooms and new friends were good enough for
an amazing college life, I misjudged. The first year rolled by, slipped away in
front of my eyes.
Second year took a diversion. First interaction with
seniors, first experience of being part of clubs and forums, first taste of
business and a lot more! When I knew there is recruitment for KCT’s first
student startup, I wanted to enroll myself in the recruitment process. Frankly,
I wasn’t very keen in business but inquisitive as I am, I wanted to know what
it was before saying ‘NO’ and also for the ‘know- how’ of an interview process
for all the hype it carries. Happy by chance I was selected as a member of this
campus business which was truly more than being a student entrepreneur.
From then on, college was all different. Thanks to
those lucky stars for introducing me to a group of friends who gave friendship
its style. Within us, we knew no law. Every moment was braided with laughter,
chatter, outings and togetherness. Namma café, beyond any question or doubt,
you are the reason for many smiles.
The fairy tale doesn’t stop. Fondness to debate,
madness to question everything and yearning to learning more- these attributes
were favoured by the inception of Qubate Forum. Here again got introduced to so
many KCTians, few of them for life.
Forthwith came numerous responsibilities. With each
I grew; I transformed. Department symposiums, a legion of events and endless
getting to knows.
Yugam is another special memory. Stretched limits,
made me do what I previously considered impossible. Late night working hours,
meeting, preparation and most of all getting to meet people for the first time
in four years and in very short time becoming great friends- possible only
here!
To think, it will soon come to a halt I’m reminded
of the little prayer on my first day ‘Help me survive’.
Through these years, I realize that did not just
survive; I evolved. While preparing me to face the world this place also gave
me numerous recollections to hold on. When will I next play those childish
games in class? Will the four-corner hear my nick names? When will I next sit
in those café tables? Those last minute internal preparations, unrehearsed
seminars, searching for notes, crowded Xerox shops, many hi and hellos on the
way, silly jokes and laughter, when next?
Now I have no choice but to step into the cruel
world. But college life will always remain irreplaceable.
To each one of you, I just want to say ‘You have
made a big difference and you are truly special, Thank you!’
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