Six years back.. same time.. I remember standing awestuck infront of college gates.. seeing everything with wide eyes.. that scorching day roaming around in Delhi University.. not liking Delhi in the first place.. n returning back with a apprehension of whether would be able to make through it or not..
15th July, 2003, my first day in a hostel.. I still remember the sound of song coming from a senior’s room.. “ dil ne tumko chun liya hei…” n me feeling extremely nostalgic.. sad.. with fear of being ragged.. (though wasn’t ragged that day but after that it continued for next two months.. :P) n also excited about the next day.. :-)
16th, July, 2003.. it was like a dream come true.. When papa dropped me at the college gates, i remember entering college with a feeling of exhilaration, excitement, apprehension curiosity, amazement… Walking around with two of new friends (whom I had met in hostel), looking at everything... the people, the building, the lawns, the audi, the teachers… trying to get in terms with the whole new world i had entered into… Then the orientation at audi.. wid seniors waiting outside to see their “Fuchhas” ( Fresher Bachha).. n we searching for ways to avoid them as much as possible.. Then the whole introductions and the new resolutions in my heart….
First thing that I learnt as I entered the college was the use of shortcuts..:P Debsoc, Dramsoc, K’nags (Kamla Nagar), Dayskies.. n manyyyyy more.. :-) n first year started off wid running for sponsorships.. organizing various events for Debsoc.. along with the regular classes… I remember being too overwhelmed with everything around me... being in a perpetual state of excitement and at the same time frequently getting nostalgic in hostel n at midnight.. I can still see myself sitting on that old cooler in the balcony n watching stars n the park infront n a man roaming wid his dog.. I still wonder why he used to wander at midnight.. :P
I remember being amazed n feeling blessed after the lectures of some of the teachers.. n totally confused n “what- to -do” state after the micro-economics lecture… which broke my myth that I understand economics which I had, by getting 97% in class 12th.. n getting those constant 2-3 marks on a 5/10/15 mark micro test.. n badly screwing in internals .. n then the resolution of scoring well in externals.. ( which I could luckily do.. :-) )n later realizing that it was the only thing that made sense to me.. :P
I remember sitting in the corridors of first year classroom (room no. 17)..gossiping.. relaxing.. running between lectures to canteen… exploring college.. getting overjoyed at small small things.. laughing.. smiling all the time.. Also that trip to zoo with Palna kids...i have no idea where those kids are now after adoption but i really wish they get everything they were deprived of… God bless them.. !!!! n how can I forget the lohri night.. :-) in between the exams.. dancing my heartout with law exam next day.. :P
Then waiting impatiently for exams to get over.. n later for vacations to get over… eagerly waiting to meet everyone again… Second year was spent in studying most of the time… trying very very very hard to concentrate in Bharadwaj Sir’s class and when that didn't happen then simply listening... attending Amit Sachdeva’s eco extra classes which he took especially for us.. getting in Love wid Girish Sir’s class n his funny n interesting stories as well.. admiring R.P. Rustagi n his knowledge.. !!!
In this year I discovered the bliss of being in a library.. tht unsuccessful attempt not to giggle there.. coming out in intervals to talk n laugh..:P n many more things.. I could write one post especially on this.. may be later..:P
Those late night cooking sessions (maggi n coffee..:P).. those peaceful sleeps on terrace.. wid mosquito bites allover..:P then getting up at 3-4 in morning.. enjoying the serenity of the chilling atmosphere.. a short evening walk… frequent visits to nearby temple n gurudwara.. suresh bhaiya ki chai n parathe.. YCCD ki cold coffee…. talking.. giggling.. laughing.. all the time.. fest time.. wid that mindblowing n scary “Columbus” ride n mannnyyyy other things……. phewwwwwwwwwww.. m missing it…..
I actually enjoyed my second year..it kept me busy..it kept me entertained..it kept me energetic all the time..it made me work.. i made few very dear friends.. (though things change wid time…. But thts life I guess.. isn’t it ??)
When third year began CAT coaching had started in full swing… For around first six months had no idea about the content of the papers in the final year. In that year I realized how friendly n supporting some of the teachers were.. had a great discussion wid P.C.Jain Sir, ( who is currently our principal) in tutorial class.. tht was the first n last time I had a talk wid him.. though had heard a lotttt about him.. n was simply amazed by his thoughts n believe college would definitely achive greater heights under his supervision.. amen…
In this year i discovered the second floor of the library..which is the best place to study… made a new friend while seeking guidance for CAT.. came close to few other friends.. especially Garima.. I miss u dear.. getting into senseless thoughts many of the times.. bugging some people wid nonsensical talks..not performing well in CAT…. Anyways third year in college truly began in january after the internal exams.. wid placements starting as well.. then those regular ppts.. filling forms of various Co’s.. GD’s.. interviews… n screwing them All..
Talking, discussing, helping each other while sitting at dayski-point..Xerox lawns.. that amazing breeze at audi steps… that farewell… aahhh.. it made most of us cry when we were asked to place our candles at the place which we would miss most.. it seemed they were not candles instead we sitting at those palces… how can I forget the note given to us.. though its getting long.. :P but I couldn’t help myself not mentioning it .. :-)
“I am overwhelmed to see you graduating from here today. I have moulded you and made you capable enough to realize who you are and who you want to be.Sure, I am today, that you are the master of your fate, that the tasks that come before you are not above your strengths and the world’s pangs and toils are not beyond your endurances. The world awaits you, go! my student carve a niche for yourself and shine like a star !!
Let not zeal and pride of a SRite be wounded by the challenges of life. Be as proud as I am of you..
Best Wishes,
SRCC “I'll always remember the time i spent in my college.. There are manyyy other things worth mentioning here.. but would end for now.. …n I m feeling really good recalling somethings back… :-)
Cheers..
eksha.. :-)
