Finally </college > ..."

It just feels strange sitting in my cube today. I’m done with my work; I did my lunch, and finally having one more cup of Hot Chocolate. As I sit here struggling to think about something else that has any bit of originality I realize that there is only one thing that is on my mind. It is finally here.

It has been 18 months long since being a stranger in a new place, carrying with me the worry of my parents that their son is going far away to Pune for pursuing higher studies in rural development leaving them. Being all alone for some days with no one to interact with none other then room-mates with South Indian languages which I am not very much fond of, started college life almost 18 months ago, meeting new people with different cultural and educational background, making newer friends, visiting different places, learning and having fun in College of 18 months spread in a slot of 4 months each in 4 Trimesters, thesis, Cricket tournament, study tour, placements, exams , the days I struggled to get food on my own in my room, the days and nights spent reading and reading all the time in library (really I used to read also) :D , gossiping with friends in common room, outskirts of campus etc.................. All worth remembering in life.

Remember back when our senior lecturer Kadam mam say, "Make the best of it, because the years really do fly by." I remember being like, "Ok, whatever, I'm cool." But wow, they really do fly by. I can't seem to wrap my mind around the fact that College - that amazing time in people's lives - College - is finally, but yes... unfortunately over. I really am going to miss walking the halls, talking to friends, going to hostel after lectures, have food in cafe, ohhhh…that wonderful messages on IPMSG, and of course, those long sleepless nights, and then just starting the day over with barely a care in the world. It truly has been a ride.

The first thing I noticed about College Life was how personable everyone is. This may be a small community, but everyone is close-knitted and caring towards each other. My classmates for example, were ever so willing to help in any way to make my learning experience a fulfilling one. They always make sure I’m not left out. When lunch or dinner time comes, they would ask if I have eaten and if I haven’t, would invite me along. At the cafeteria, we may casually join any table without feeling awkward.

It is impossible to live a completely stress-free existence. College life has its own unique variety of stressors, which seem to occur at predictable times during the academic calendar year. More than anything though, I learned a lot! With more then 1000 people here, I was exposed to so many different ideas, perspectives, cultures, and languages. One of my most interesting points at College was my first meeting with Madhu who spoke English Only as a language in common which I know, and the most amazing thing was that he was unknown of our National language - HINDI. Also, many a times,it happened that, none of my friends in group spoke the same native language as the other. There were times we sounded like a meeting in the parliament.

With March coming to a close, the ISquareIT College says goodbye to Viki after almost 2 years of snacks, pranks, photo shootings, bad jokes, and the list goes on…. The last day was a happy one, splitting most of the shift with my GANG, who all from now on will be busy with their lives making Money.

After 18 months here, I guess it is time to move on. Hence, finally left college with the collection of these memories, and time spent along with friends before beginning another innings of life.

Going to home this weekend…Hope to see the best of time I missed out in these 18 months soon during the short stay and also myself eagerly looking for having the great dishes prepared by mother again.... With non stop chatting for several hours with grandma...... and more....

Hence...