With minimal experience of the nitigrities of grown up politics and certain expectations in mind, the journey of post-graduation year at IIMC began. Coming from an entirely different background; with a picture painted in the colour of good and bad experiences of past, it was exciting to start a new endeavour. New people, new place, new environment, new learning and a new life, what else does one need to annex more memories and grow as a person.
Also, the idea of being in a college again was stimulating. However, it was not going to be the same as it was during graduation. A lot had changed in the course of two years, 'not just within'. Meeting the sort of people you never met, who all had their own experiences to share and qualities to teach; where everyone is trying to create a place for him or herself. Like all the journeys, the beginning was spectacular in a way which makes you wonder how the rest of the journey is going to be.
The first few months before semester holidays were the best time during the entire nine or ten months spent here. From being the first editor to directing and performing back to back two plays; everything seemed to be perfect. It was going to be a year worth remembering before going back to the real word to thrive and achieve success.
It has been an eventful journey and a lot has been learnt. Albeit, it is about to end in a couple of weeks; the fresh occurrences keep on expanding knowledge of relationships and adulthood. There have been times when we danced like ten year olds and talked all night long; celebrated birthdays and shared sorrows. How often do we get to fight for a cause and then contemplate and reflect on our own actions later?
Almost every month, every week and every day left something to take back and keep safe as learning for lifetime. The cluster or mix of these learnings, experiences and memories will serve as a souvenir after passing from here. Yes, there has been time of conflicts and quarrels; of judging people and judging yourself. Times when it felt like you walk alone and also when you knew there are people who care.
Not to forget the main purpose of joining a media institute; a lot is learnt about the profession which we will be joining in less than a month. The advantage of having people with opposite mind-sets, ideologies and beliefs which helped in shaping us into a more mature and smarter individual. Some teachers who could inspire you to thrive and give your best and some friends who taught you newer things about friendship.
The journey has obviously been bitter and sweet but surely when we will look back after years, we will fathom the good memories that we created throughout. A humble thanks to everyone who were a part of this journey, for being what they are. I hope i go back as a better person than i was when i came here. I hope i was able to make people smile, to stand for the right, to love unconditionally and to make a difference while i was here.
