A Dusk & a Dawn!

Tonight's the night, after a long time when I finally let my heart unbridled. A month brimming with experiences and teachings. Leaving your hometown where you were born and cherished for all your life is not an easy task. All the preliminaries of your college life seems to take away your last moments with your first love. I share this all because this is how I felt when I bade good-bye to my city & in skedalling, the last moments of 18 years of my life slipped away like sand in an open palm. Even though I knew I was heading to a new dawn, I couldn’t help but feel a little blue for what I left behind.

Finally after a long, uneventful but comfortable journey we reached Manipal. We (my family & me) were tired but still mustered enough energy to appreciate the fact that even in dark this place looked like a work of art by maestro NATURE! A good night’s sleep is a bliss, we woke up to a lazy day, did nothing but rest. But in the next few days after getting my admission done we explored the pulchritude of the glorious Konkan coast

And so in a matter of days I became a manipal’ite and my life had a fresh start. My family was back to my home and I though still a little gloomy started my first day at Manipal Institute of Technology.

Acquainting with this place made me realize it is a palace of doers. All you need is a zeal, a will, a force to do things and you can employ all resources this place has to offer. On a wilder note this place also happens to be a party hot spot, so not only you can test your strengths but also let your hair down carouse at this student packed hill-top.

When it comes down to friends I set up the bar rather higher than usual courtesy to my comrades in arms (it does sound creepy!). But people here in Manipal are rather interesting and warm. I know we being as freshmen are intimidated easily, giving everyone a shot is a necessity because “when you are away from the comfort of your space, braving the rigours of everyday life it is people beside you standing as your friends who can offer you solace.” On that mighty note dousing my post I bid you a good night!

Regards,

Rahul

The Leap from School to College

In the past few days I realized writing a blog is all about inspiration and time. Well let’s just say I lacked a bit of both, but now I am up and back again. In the past few days I discovered quite a few freshmen (including myself), looking forward to college confused about how to spend their free summers. I set out to collect data from internet, but guess what? Nothing was appropriate enough for an Indian Student. Then with help from my perfect elder sister I pooled my own little list of things to do before staring college. So here it goes –

Pursue a Hobby

In India the nature of competition is so high that we can barely keep up with academics, let alone recreational activities. Go grab that guitar you always wanted to play or hit that goal for the first time just take up a euphoric hobby.

Party Hard

Remember all those times you had to say no to a party because of a submission next morning, Well it’s time to come back!

Know Your City

Go out just roam about your favorite haunts, take the turn you never took, walk down an unknown road it’s not as if you got to be somewhere on time.

Eat & Dine

Stack up your stomach with as much food as it can store, don’t worry about being fat you would lose all of that in years to come. That high-end restaurant, that favorite street food vendor you are going to miss it all.

Make Peace

In India fights with family, cousins and best of friends is a necessity, make sure all the grudges are settled before you step into future.

Socialize

Make up for all that time spent staring at books and losing touch with your dear ones. Build a network, this skill will help all the way till end.

Hold Your Ground

We Indians are obedient, at least in our school life but now start making your choices and learn to live with them because when you are out not even your parents will be available all the time to take you through.

Trip

It is important. It can be for 1 day or a week but a trip with your school buds is a must. Life may not give you a chance to sit with all of them together again.

Organize

We can be a bit messy sometimes. So check everything you need in college again. And don’t forget to prepare a resume (comes in handy).

Love

We Indians are shy with opposite gender. Make sure you and your crush get to know each other if not confessing your feelings.

Relax

Don’t be too tensed every student has been down this road. At this point of time you just need to create memories and stories that you can cherish till your last breath.