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My life as a student
Rummaging through the contents of my drawers, I gave a tiny yelp and found what I was looking for — my school yearbook. Bittersweet memories flooded my mind as I swiftly scanned the book, devouring each and every page. With a wry smile on my face, I stared at the pictures and read the amusing captions below. I may not have realised it back then, but school life sure was wonderful. It was easy-going, tension-free and aimless. School life is, without a doubt, incomparable to college and university life.
As a young kid, I was rather studious. Ok, I’ll be blunt — I was a complete nerd. I was the biggest geek you could find on the entire campus. I was a prim and proper little lady who loved her books more than anything else in the whole wide world. With absolute astonishment, I now realise how much college life changed me. Maybe it was the whole new freedom factor, or maybe my peers… but whatever the case, from a book-loving, pencil-chewing, straight-A student, I turned into a girl obsessed with fashion, clothes and glamour.
Sneakers, that were once so lovingly my favourite form of footwear, were mercilessly thrown out and replaced by the oh-so-glamorous high heels. My hair that was always tied in a tight braid was now left open, parted sideways for a more fashionable effect. My clothes went through a dramatic revolution — from baggy old pants to chic, girly-wear all designed by yours truly! Makeup — that I once abhorred — was now graciously welcomed. Chunky jewellery that I thought I’d never wear, adorned my ears, neck, hands and feet. I was fanatical, I was zealous, and I was passionate — all for fashion.
College life turned out to be revolutionary for me. I entered it as a geek and two years later, I stepped out as a fashion-obsessed diva. If I focus on the brighter aspect of this so-called “revolutionary change”, I must tell you, dear readers, that college life was more or less a platform for me to decide what field to major in. In case you’re speculating what field I chose to take up after college… well, it was fashion design (surprise, surprise!)
Getting into a fashion university was like filling an empty void in my life. Ok, maybe I’m getting too dramatic. Nevertheless, fact is a fact… I grew to love fashion and everything else even remotely associated with it. As a newcomer, I was in awe of the glamorous new surroundings. The atmosphere, the environment and the alluring ambience was fascinating to the core. I was later to realise that my new-found passionate college interest in fashion was the gateway to my future career.
If school life was easy-going, and college-life a revolutionary platform, then I would certainly classify my university-life as the beginning of a life-long career.
University-life came with its own set of ups and downs. The “ups” — or to be more precise, the “perks” — were all the fresh and innovative discoveries I was making regarding studies and the environment itself. The “downs” included the bewilderment, the confusion and the entire perplexity of venturing into the professional field all on my own. I was scared, I was reluctant but at the same time, pretty excited.
I consider myself rather blessed. My parents have always been there to support me — emotionally and yes, financially. Facing no major problems that would interfere in my studies, university-life has fortunately been trouble-free. My main focus from day one has been my work. Of course, if one prefers going into details, I can add my other irrelevant interests too — but I’d rather not! (Wink!)
Student life is fun, student life is hard work, student life is a platform for one to reform themselves, student life is laden with bittersweet memories, student life is one in a million… Once gone, it never comes back. So for all you lucky students out there, I’ll scream out loud: make the most of your student life! Cheers!
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