I started writing this letter to Diksha on 16th of July and it took two days for me to complete it. And then I thought this might go to my Blog Post as few of my friends might need it for their brothers and sisters who are yet to join College. But at the same time because of the personal nature of this letter, I thought not to post it. So, here I was caught in the middle. At last I decided to ask from Diksha herself, as she now owns that letter.
Her reply was, "You can post it on blogpost bhaiya... You have written this letter...u can post"
Dear Diksha,
Congratulations, you’re a college student now.
From a School going Girl to a College going Lady, the journey must be enjoyable, fun, at times sad but overall a great learning experience. For you this shift would have been drastic but not as drastic as it is to half of the students as the current education system allows us to drop a year after Class 12th [respectfully]. Earlier, and this is even before my time, when students used to be in College right after Class 10th and even before that, it is during the time of my Dadaji, College used to start after Class 11th. You see we have always been a part of huge experiments but that doesn't make us “Lab Rats”. It’s not like we are programmed to do something in particular, rather we are the creator of our own destiny and we can pursue whatever our desire is.
The reason why I’m telling you all of this is because, all groomed and qualified, you’re going to be admitted in an Engineering College now but this shouldn't restrict you to one particular field. Let’s say, your branch is Computer Science, this doesn't mean that you can’t explore machines, automobiles, electric circuits, architectures or things like Photography, Literature, Paintings, Travelling etc. Having been admitted to an Engineering College doesn't mean that you must now be programmed to do a particular thing and if you fail at that, you’re a terrible human being unable to perform the tasks that are appointed to you.
NO!
You have opportunities in your hand up for grabs. Graduating from a subject gives you a very good overview of that subject, it doesn’t make you an expert, even if you pursue it from IIT to MIT. And you still have chances to explore other disciplines. There are many inter-disciplinary thing (combining two stereotypical subjects and forming a new one) that you can do. That’s why always welcome things with an open heart and open hands. Embrace the experiences that you’ll get showered with and spend your time doing what you Love.
“Doing what you Love”
This a tricky thing. Most of us don’t what we Love. Till Class 12th, it is basically Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Now these are very broad subjects, very broad. And now when you step up into the next level, you encounter extreme diversification. There are subcategories in every major and minor discipline that will leave you aghast as what will be good for me. Science, in order to understand nature as employed a “Divide and Rule Policy”, which as a result resulted in such diversification that you see around yourself or you will be seeing around yourself very soon but Understand this, All of it is Superficial and are there just to make our work simpler. No one knows everything, hence there is no shame in Questioning.
Start Questioning.
Do not follow anything blindly because once you start doing so, it will become your habit. The problem is not the divided rule that Science follows, the problem is the way people try to shrug off their work by referring things to other Departments.
“Ye mera kaam nahi hai. My research topic and interest doesn't coincide with this one. Please refer your queries to the following person”
Even the intellectuals say it and that too without looking at the queries. However, this shouldn't dishearten your questioning spirit, because for every fifty people like this, you’ll get one enthusiastic person who’ll love to answer your question. The world is Fucked UP place, no one denies that, but when you look at it with a whole new perspective, you’ll find it beautiful at times and it is for those moments only that we live.
Life is a Gift. You do not own this place rather you've rented this place. Make sure that the Landlords sitting high above the sky feels proud to hire you.
Apart from all this Academia and your Professional journey, there is one more thing that is now added to your shoulders and that is, you’re now an adult, a responsible citizen of India.
Act like One
It is now one of your duty to stay alert, know about things that are going on outside and to go against any wrong doing. If you’re not active and alert at this stage of life, then your rest of life wouldn't change much until and unless something happens out of nowhere. In no way, I’m trying to force you to take up Politics and be a part of rally and other such juvenile things that people of our age do, but try to solve things at your own personal level. Being a College Student now you’re more educated than 60% of India’s population.
Be Vigilant and know your Rights.
These are really difficult things that I’m asking you to do. One of the most difficult thing in the world is to “Do what you Like”. Strange, isn’t it?
But that’s how things are right now. My advice to you is that you follow your heart. Be specific and serious towards your goal but never miss out on your hobbies. Better would be if you could convert your work into your hobby.
Do things that pleases you. College is a wonderful time to explore new opportunities. Dance, Drama, Singing, Technical Clubs. Be a part of them and enjoy because the most important thing in Life is that when you go to Bed at night, you’re Happy. When you wash your face and brush your teeth before going to bed, make sure that you’re able to see all the 32 whites on your face.
In my short span of two years, I've done a lot of things. Most of them are already on Facebook You know how much I love travelling, photography and writing. I did it all and I wish to do all of it in future too.
You see,
College is Fun. You should enjoy it. But at the same time, it can be difficult to balance personal, professional and all the fun part of Life. There will be times, when you’ll get disheartened, disappointed and will feel Useless.
I've experienced all these things a lot and I've came out with a Solution. Try this when you feel down.
Wipe your Tears, Take a Bath, Dry Yourself, Sit on your knees and face to your favorite wall or the favorite side of the room, Fold your Hands and Pray to God. Keep a mental picture of your Mom, Dad, and your brother and continue praying.
This technique as I've found out has magical strength to it and has worked for me quite well.
Mummy Papa se regular baat krte rehna. They are the one who love you the most.
Keep one thing in mind, always, that I’m just a call away.
Stay Happy and Stay Blessed,
Yours,
Her reply was, "You can post it on blogpost bhaiya... You have written this letter...u can post"
Dear Diksha,
Congratulations, you’re a college student now.
From a School going Girl to a College going Lady, the journey must be enjoyable, fun, at times sad but overall a great learning experience. For you this shift would have been drastic but not as drastic as it is to half of the students as the current education system allows us to drop a year after Class 12th [respectfully]. Earlier, and this is even before my time, when students used to be in College right after Class 10th and even before that, it is during the time of my Dadaji, College used to start after Class 11th. You see we have always been a part of huge experiments but that doesn't make us “Lab Rats”. It’s not like we are programmed to do something in particular, rather we are the creator of our own destiny and we can pursue whatever our desire is.
The reason why I’m telling you all of this is because, all groomed and qualified, you’re going to be admitted in an Engineering College now but this shouldn't restrict you to one particular field. Let’s say, your branch is Computer Science, this doesn't mean that you can’t explore machines, automobiles, electric circuits, architectures or things like Photography, Literature, Paintings, Travelling etc. Having been admitted to an Engineering College doesn't mean that you must now be programmed to do a particular thing and if you fail at that, you’re a terrible human being unable to perform the tasks that are appointed to you.
NO!
You have opportunities in your hand up for grabs. Graduating from a subject gives you a very good overview of that subject, it doesn’t make you an expert, even if you pursue it from IIT to MIT. And you still have chances to explore other disciplines. There are many inter-disciplinary thing (combining two stereotypical subjects and forming a new one) that you can do. That’s why always welcome things with an open heart and open hands. Embrace the experiences that you’ll get showered with and spend your time doing what you Love.
“Doing what you Love”
This a tricky thing. Most of us don’t what we Love. Till Class 12th, it is basically Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Now these are very broad subjects, very broad. And now when you step up into the next level, you encounter extreme diversification. There are subcategories in every major and minor discipline that will leave you aghast as what will be good for me. Science, in order to understand nature as employed a “Divide and Rule Policy”, which as a result resulted in such diversification that you see around yourself or you will be seeing around yourself very soon but Understand this, All of it is Superficial and are there just to make our work simpler. No one knows everything, hence there is no shame in Questioning.
Start Questioning.
Do not follow anything blindly because once you start doing so, it will become your habit. The problem is not the divided rule that Science follows, the problem is the way people try to shrug off their work by referring things to other Departments.
“Ye mera kaam nahi hai. My research topic and interest doesn't coincide with this one. Please refer your queries to the following person”
Even the intellectuals say it and that too without looking at the queries. However, this shouldn't dishearten your questioning spirit, because for every fifty people like this, you’ll get one enthusiastic person who’ll love to answer your question. The world is Fucked UP place, no one denies that, but when you look at it with a whole new perspective, you’ll find it beautiful at times and it is for those moments only that we live.
Life is a Gift. You do not own this place rather you've rented this place. Make sure that the Landlords sitting high above the sky feels proud to hire you.
Apart from all this Academia and your Professional journey, there is one more thing that is now added to your shoulders and that is, you’re now an adult, a responsible citizen of India.
Act like One
It is now one of your duty to stay alert, know about things that are going on outside and to go against any wrong doing. If you’re not active and alert at this stage of life, then your rest of life wouldn't change much until and unless something happens out of nowhere. In no way, I’m trying to force you to take up Politics and be a part of rally and other such juvenile things that people of our age do, but try to solve things at your own personal level. Being a College Student now you’re more educated than 60% of India’s population.
Be Vigilant and know your Rights.
These are really difficult things that I’m asking you to do. One of the most difficult thing in the world is to “Do what you Like”. Strange, isn’t it?
But that’s how things are right now. My advice to you is that you follow your heart. Be specific and serious towards your goal but never miss out on your hobbies. Better would be if you could convert your work into your hobby.
Do things that pleases you. College is a wonderful time to explore new opportunities. Dance, Drama, Singing, Technical Clubs. Be a part of them and enjoy because the most important thing in Life is that when you go to Bed at night, you’re Happy. When you wash your face and brush your teeth before going to bed, make sure that you’re able to see all the 32 whites on your face.
In my short span of two years, I've done a lot of things. Most of them are already on Facebook You know how much I love travelling, photography and writing. I did it all and I wish to do all of it in future too.
You see,
College is Fun. You should enjoy it. But at the same time, it can be difficult to balance personal, professional and all the fun part of Life. There will be times, when you’ll get disheartened, disappointed and will feel Useless.
I've experienced all these things a lot and I've came out with a Solution. Try this when you feel down.
Wipe your Tears, Take a Bath, Dry Yourself, Sit on your knees and face to your favorite wall or the favorite side of the room, Fold your Hands and Pray to God. Keep a mental picture of your Mom, Dad, and your brother and continue praying.
This technique as I've found out has magical strength to it and has worked for me quite well.
Mummy Papa se regular baat krte rehna. They are the one who love you the most.
Keep one thing in mind, always, that I’m just a call away.
Stay Happy and Stay Blessed,
Yours,
