The end of the first quarter

Well the first quarter of this year has finished. By that I mean to say, my first term of 6 weeks at uni had come to an end around the same time last week. It all seemed like yesterday when I had stepped onto the hallowed turf of University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, to become a student once again, and undertake the joys, sorrows and challenges involved in being a pupil.

I must say that while the work has been quite demanding, it has also been equally exciting. This year, I am beginning to have more than just glimpses into how the world behaves after one graduates from university. This is because in this, my 3rd year, we are obligated, nay, expected to take care of our responsibilites not only as learners but also as part of the future generation which shall govern the world. This therefore means for any answer to a problem, we must look internally, then look externally. Only then if we are unsuccessful, do we ask for help or assistance.

During the past two years, I had often wondered where all this learning would go, when I read about advances in technology, and many a time I asked myself "Am I doomed to only learn about equipment or techniques which are going to be obselete?" During this year, especially in the first 6 weeks, I have found things which made me realise where exactly the two years of learning fit into the "grand scheme of things". I only hope that the remainder of this semester and year is the same.

I have seen that in these 4 weeks, I have been to uni longer than I necessarily need to be. I ascribe partly of that with my timetable, which has given me two whole days without any lessons. This freedom has instilled in me a sense of responsibility, knowing that from now onwards, I am only the Kartr and the Bhoktr (doer and enjoyer) of my actions, within the purview of my studies. I also ascribe my new found "love" towards University as being due to my enjoyment in learning more about my subjects.

However, I must apologise to all readers, and all my family (immediate and extended) and my friends, who have not heard from me during these weeks. A simple excuse such as "I was busy" cannot, should not, and will not suffice. Only a complete apology may be close, and hence I unconditionally apologise towards me behaviour in the maintenance of communcation between you all. I will once again endeavour to make regular posts.

In conclusion, I have thoroughly enjoyed the past 6 weeks, and am awaiting/dreading the next 7 odd weeks of the semester. I await them because of my experience in the past 6 weeks, yet I dread them due to the fact that I will be required to write exams!!!

Jai Hind!!!