I was about to write this article when I came across this wonderful quotation by Walt Disney (given above), which precisely sums up everything I wanted to say in this post. Now, I need not elaborate on this as it is self-illustrative, and volumes of ideas have been condensed into this one punch line!...
I'd say all of us, consciously or sub-consciously, adhere to the given quote in one way or another. We are all trying to advance in our lives at the highest rate possible and the above statement gives us a clear way of doing so. New things are happening all around us every second and its up to us to capitalize on new opportunities, as the age old saying goes: "Strike while the iron is hot!"
In today's world, new doors can not only be opened but also created! It is still the first month of this pristine year and things in our college are already taking shape in a new way, considerably different as compared to that of the year before. It is the time for technical and cultural festivals to get underway... The same fests, but with a new twist!!!...
Some people might recall few of the articles I'd written this time around, last year; outlining the details of Kashi Yatra [the cultural fest of IIT(BHU)] and Technex [the technical fest of IIT(BHU)]. This will be the very first year for my colleagues and me, witnessing and participating in these fests as true
IITians, which makes the occasion all the more animating. Festivities are in the air and coupled by India's Republic Day on the 26th of January, these few days are going to be extremely fervid. Kashi Yatra has already begun the day before, and other than the traditional Kavi Sammelan (the poets' get together), Natraj (the dance competition), Mirage (the fashion show), etc. [which I've previously given an account off]; today something totally new is already being experimented on, in the form of a competition, i.e. Model United Nations (MUN).
MUN basically emulates the structure of the United Nations, including its General Assembly and everything else, accurate to the smallest and most insignificant detail. Each participant or 'delegate' represents a particular country in the world, discussing and debating on the topics of concern or more accurately, the day's agenda. Watching the proceedings first hand gives us a very good idea of the real-life UN, something which we can only dream of ever being a part of!... A new event called DJ Night has also made its debut in Kashi Yatra'13, with 'The Electroverts' (the female DJ duo of Malika Haydon and Nina Shah) rocking the stage and setting their magic to motion!...
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| The Electroverts: DJs Malika Haydon & Nina Shah |
Other than this, it'll be interesting to see what new modifications and additions are made to Technex'13, which is coming up very soon! Personally speaking, a lot is going on in my life too; fests, celebrations, and at the same time, academics and the question of this year's summer intern!... Haha, you know the routine...! I am eagerly looking forward to a confirmation email from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (B.A.R.C) where I've applied for my third-year summer internship, and the indications are looking quite positive. And although I have a few back up options, I've not had the opportunity or the time of giving them a serious thought as yet, and hopefully won't need to...!
I sincerely hope everything turns out well and wish everyone else the best too!!!...
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