Third Term

Been some time since I posted, so just thought I'll talk a bit on random things.
Third term at IIMA has begun and with it the feeling of the end of 'fuchchadom', as the torment of the first year here is lovingly called. Though initially much looked forward to, I have my reservations about how badly and if at all I completely look forward to the end. 'Tuchchadom' as the emptiness and nothingness of the second year is fondly called is traditionally something every fresher considers to be near nirvana like.
After a very harsh and stressful first year, the sentiment is not without reason. A year with barely any holidays, tons of classes and the simmer placements to mention a few things, it was a very full one. With the internship right after and then back to second year, the respite we all seek can be found only in the second year itself. A well deserved break it definitely is, and possibly one in which we can go on to dive into subjects and activities of our choice, something nearly not possible in the first year. I too in the midst of the madness of previous terms had made and still make grand plans or what all I intend to do in my extremely 'vella' second year.
Looking back however, I realize that the sheer amount and quality of what I've been taught, and the fraction of it which I've learnt, is outstanding to say the least. Another year of such value addition not limited to the academic sense could do wonders in making me far more wholesome. Without any shame I admit that I would rather have them give me another year of hell which in retrospect would be one of the two most formative years of my life. I say this with a overall perspective too. There will no doubt be several of a who manage quite skillfully to make the best of the second year learning as we go, but there would I'm sure be a vast majority as well who would just while it away.
As the instruments of change in the future I do think we can, rather should have a more responsible outlook and seek a year of learning than one of just nothing!
Temptations have always been hard to resist, but as was once said, if not us who, if not now when?
Amen.