my log

The place

The day I joined Amity still remains afresh in my mind. It was a turning point in my life for sure. Little did I realise that it would make a lasting impression on the things to follow.

'Be there at 9:00 AM sharp, wear formal clothes with an Amity tie.' roared the professor. Aab yeh kya bala hai. Dekhi jayege kal, I thought. Next thing I know I was attending accounts lectures learning the basics once again. Since I was a late joinee, found myself an alien amongust a host of unfamiliar faces. Suddenly the lecturer asked for a volunteer to solve a problem. That marked the first change in me. I was up & running. Challenges no longer bemused me, rather they excited me to perform.

I had finally dropped the tag of being a introvert, scared to be out in open amongust strangers. There are a number of instances where my ressolve to evolve myself grew stronger. Started to l question, without caring about what others thought. No longer was I shy to speak in public.

Another first for me. For once I was counted amoungust the brightest students in the class. When I told my father that the students actually dubbed me as 'intelligent', he was in raptures. 'You must be kidding' but I wasn't. People would come & compliment me on the perspective that I brought up during discussions. Made me feel good, yes confidence brings in success & success enhances your confidence.

There was no looking back for me thereafter. Admit that I went overboard at times, but learnt from the mistakes & moved on. Yes that's the mantra, don't let anything stop you. Even if you achieve your goal, the journey doesn't stop. Identify a new target & strive for it.

Whatever I am today, Amity has a huge role in helping me identifying who & what I am. This is one place which will remain close to my heart for ever. Here I have met my best pals, made upteen number of friends, spent the most evenful years of my life & perhaps performed the best academically. (try explaining to my parents how I excelled without studying).

Its a rage that would remain imprinted in my mind for ever & ever.

posted by Shashank Jain @ 9:13 AM