The benefits of effective revision

Revision is the key to achieving success in examinations; however, most students don’t know the right way to revise the syllabus, and this was brilliantly discussed by Dawood Khan in his article “The benefits of effective revision” (YW, September 23)

The article wonderfully elaborated on the significance of effective revision that helps one remember things in the long-term. Moreover, revision helps us overcome the fear of exams because we are fully prepared to tackle them. So, I would also advise my fellow readers to revise and get rid of all the fear and anxiety that come with exams.

Naima Umer,
Peshawar

Selecting the right career

There was a time when students’ future plans primarily revolved around becoming a pilot, lawyer, doctor or engineer. These few disciplines were seen as the only fields that could provide both respect and financial rewards. Students were unaware of various opportunities that could potentially be more advantageous and suitable for their particular capabilities.

Today, life has evolved significantly with technology, and gone are the days when the only available career choices were of medicine or engineering. Now, a whole world of non-traditional options exist, from IT and electronic media to web networking, online business and what not, all open to young people.

However, the challenge of choosing the right career remains. Unfortunately, for most of us, the right career defines our profession. It’s essential to seriously consider the market demand for any field. I recommend that schools and colleges implement career counselling programmes. These programmes can play a crucial role in guiding young individuals toward fulfilling professions.

Before deciding on any career, it’s important to ensure that it not only provides financial stability, but also mental peace.

Hasnain Memon,
Ghotki

Life is not a race

This is with reference to the story “Life is not a race” by Ayesha Tahseen (YW September 2). The writer suggests that instead of rushing through life like it’s a race, we should enjoy the journey. While it’s okay to reach our goals quickly, what really matters is how we go about it.

Some people focus only on their goals and forget about their relationships with family and friends. In my opinion, this isn’t the right way to live. A meaningful journey means moving forward with happiness and hard work, which is the essence of real life rather than competing with each other.

Asim Zaffar,
Islamabad

Published in Dawn, Young World, October 21st, 2023