Whatever it was, now, is really a "was"..
I don't quite agree, but others call it a success. As of me, I know it could have been LOT better. But whatever, I'm happy that it is gives me second and last chance to fire, and this time even a backfire won't hurt much, at least not me!
Yes, I am talking of IITJEE.. Got a rank of 3126 in it. I am right now headed towards IIT Kgp, metallurgical and materials science, dual degree! I feel I deserved a better rank, but that feels immaterial now - at least my dream is half-achieved...
It all started 5 years back.. class 8.. Nah, not the preparations, but the aspirations. It started with my father telling me "stories" of his college-life, and first time ever I came across this word "IIT"...he did not make into IIT and wanted me to be one of the IITians ( he is alumni of REC Durgapur, now NIT Durgapur)... And this Intensely Idiotic Term seemed to create an aura of uncanny feeling (heavenly, to be exact), on slightest mention.. The "unachievable".. The "most difficult" (uff.. what not superstitions were chiselled into my small mind!!)
I treated these "stories" as fairy tales, only difference with the normal ones was that 'This could be turned into reality'.
It was this "could" that made the difference. When I was in 11, these aspirations had already turned into dreams.. dreams to perspire for.. it was like "get her, or my life's finished" (all bullshit) :P
Bhaats apart!
Classes 11 and 12, these were the years, superstitions changed, self-belief increased exponentially and suddenly it seemed, I have started spelling "life" as P.C.M. (no wonder I got 71 in English in boards.. yes there is a pun intended :P)..
Edudigm - It was that, which made all the difference - gave me "knowledge" to cherish, "reason" to work, "confidence" to win it and yes, "ideals" to look up to (feel jealous of them at first and then working to become like them... Edudigm made it all challenging, all fun)... What they did was Innovate, Inspire and Transform..
I will write about Edudigm sometime later..
Yes, that dream was worth working for.. even hundred times the work would be worth it.. after all it was IIT, and it is always a treat to be distinguished, to be an IITian...
Long journey ahead.. Higher aspirations.. I got to be among top 10% students in my branch (dont know how difficult that would be) to get the branch of my choice after a year.. not that I dont like what I got presently, but you know, all rats want the biggest cheese without thinking of the aftermath and I am one of them! :D
Am I not going too long already? Yes, at least I feel so!
So, whatever be the circumstances, I hope to write frequently and hope more to get criticisms and feedbacks on my writing (I seriously feel I need that, after an aweful board marks)..
Ohh!! Oops..! Yeah! I forgot one thing! :(
Anyway, although it is many lines late now, still... just as a formality...
WELCOME TO MY BLOG! :D
I don't quite agree, but others call it a success. As of me, I know it could have been LOT better. But whatever, I'm happy that it is gives me second and last chance to fire, and this time even a backfire won't hurt much, at least not me!
Yes, I am talking of IITJEE.. Got a rank of 3126 in it. I am right now headed towards IIT Kgp, metallurgical and materials science, dual degree! I feel I deserved a better rank, but that feels immaterial now - at least my dream is half-achieved...
It all started 5 years back.. class 8.. Nah, not the preparations, but the aspirations. It started with my father telling me "stories" of his college-life, and first time ever I came across this word "IIT"...he did not make into IIT and wanted me to be one of the IITians ( he is alumni of REC Durgapur, now NIT Durgapur)... And this Intensely Idiotic Term seemed to create an aura of uncanny feeling (heavenly, to be exact), on slightest mention.. The "unachievable".. The "most difficult" (uff.. what not superstitions were chiselled into my small mind!!)
I treated these "stories" as fairy tales, only difference with the normal ones was that 'This could be turned into reality'.
It was this "could" that made the difference. When I was in 11, these aspirations had already turned into dreams.. dreams to perspire for.. it was like "get her, or my life's finished" (all bullshit) :P
Bhaats apart!
Classes 11 and 12, these were the years, superstitions changed, self-belief increased exponentially and suddenly it seemed, I have started spelling "life" as P.C.M. (no wonder I got 71 in English in boards.. yes there is a pun intended :P)..
Edudigm - It was that, which made all the difference - gave me "knowledge" to cherish, "reason" to work, "confidence" to win it and yes, "ideals" to look up to (feel jealous of them at first and then working to become like them... Edudigm made it all challenging, all fun)... What they did was Innovate, Inspire and Transform..
I will write about Edudigm sometime later..
Yes, that dream was worth working for.. even hundred times the work would be worth it.. after all it was IIT, and it is always a treat to be distinguished, to be an IITian...
Long journey ahead.. Higher aspirations.. I got to be among top 10% students in my branch (dont know how difficult that would be) to get the branch of my choice after a year.. not that I dont like what I got presently, but you know, all rats want the biggest cheese without thinking of the aftermath and I am one of them! :D
Am I not going too long already? Yes, at least I feel so!
So, whatever be the circumstances, I hope to write frequently and hope more to get criticisms and feedbacks on my writing (I seriously feel I need that, after an aweful board marks)..
Ohh!! Oops..! Yeah! I forgot one thing! :(
Anyway, although it is many lines late now, still... just as a formality...
WELCOME TO MY BLOG! :D
very nicely said ! u must start writing books:P
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ReplyDeleteWell put. Keep writing....I am sure in the next five years you'd have a myriad of experiences to share. Would love to revisit Kgp through your eyes :).
ReplyDeleteCheers & Welcome to the world of IITians
Aditya: thanks.. not good at writing lonnng things, to be true..
ReplyDeleteSirsha: :D
Rajiv Bhaiya: last line gave a throb of "feel-good factor"..Yes, will write everything down surely! :) Thanks..
I felt u could have written more..u just gave up coz u were tired....keep writing.
ReplyDeleteYes, I was a bit tired!
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