Surreal Nostalgia!

Whoever said that 'time flies but you're the pilot' couldn't be more conforming! After four years of erudition, emprise, josh and amour, it is hard to believe that our colleagues are finally parting ways! Drifting down the lanes of our own uniquely chosen paths, it is exceedingly difficult for me to look into a mirror and discern myself without envisioning a part of IIT-BHU in its reflection. 

Our journey in this blue-chip academy was a classic saga, but like every other sterling tale, it had to draw to a close at some point or another. We have all learnt so much, more than probably what the rest of our lives has taught us till date, not only about the things people generally relate IITians to but also about life itself! After having gone through both unruffled and perturbed times, it was good to see everyone back on the same page for one last time...

This momentous chance was facilitated by the recent Metallurgy Day, which bore witness to the prize distribution ceremony, with many of our friends receiving awards for various academic and extracurricular activities. It felt great to absorb the overwhelming sensation of the surrounding environment being filled with boisterous hoots and jeers, something I'll sorely miss when I leave this place for good.

Whenever I close my eyes, I find myself in a reservoir overflowing with countless flashbacks and priceless memories, too far-reaching to be simply referred to as prosaic experiences! The tranquility of the long hallways, whose beauty can be comprehended only in the wee hours of the morning, when the rising sun casts shadows of the intricately designed pillars on to the empty aisles, shall always be one of my long-standing recollections. The transformation of this ideal synopsis into the progressing day's pandemonium is no less fascinating!

As I vividly remember everything from start to end, like it were yesterday, it sends a tingling chill down my spine to imagine how nearly half a decade can pass by in the blink of an eye! It feels surreal to say the least... The whole nostalgia of the moment was captured in some epic snapshots, and the rest is pretty much history. With the B.Tech. guys leaving within a fortnight and the dual degree students primed for the final most challenging chapter of their college lives, all I can say is that this historic institution and its people, ranging from the closest of buddies right up to the esteemed faculty, have made a profound impact on my life for the better!...