Dear juniors,
It was rather an enthralling (and
not an emotional) sendoff that set out the stage for a perfect valediction that
we can boast on forever. Last one year had been eventful, exciting and
adventurous with you bunch of people. Your enthusiasm and internal zest to
participate has moved me personally but lack of it has disappointed me also.
As you embark
upon your final and most important year of this course, the opportunities that
will knock your doors would be abundant.
The time to come would pose a lot of challenges, would be an eye opener
for most of you but would give you the best moments of your college life.
Unarguably, we as your seniors’ have done our part by grabbing every
opportunity that came our way (without
being boastful about the miraculous number of job offers we received), now
it’s your turn to blow your trumpet by surpassing the numbers we created. And
we would be much happy if you guys do that.
On a personal
front, my purpose of writing this letter is to communicate certain things
directly to you which I felt can make you ready for a memorable year and a
better life. Firstly, I would prefer you to identify your own destiny as
soon as possible and be crystal clear about that. Be definite about whether you
prefer a corporate job or a well-settled government job. But staying in dilemma
makes no point since you miss out on a lot of opportunities and it worsens the
situation. The perfect example would be Ishan
Jain or a Sushil Vijayvargiya to say the least.
Secondly,
never bad mouth this Institution publicly because it is your academic
identity. Wherever you will go, you will be judged by the market value this
Institution holds and hence there is a greater need to talk about a lot of
positives rather than cribbing about anything that is out of your reach. Because somebody has rightly said,
Institutions doesn’t make students, students’ make Institutions. Prime example
is IIM-Ahmedabad.
Thirdly,
there lies an underlying potential in each of you which needs to be
identified and groomed. Justify that potential, create your own standards, live
up to those standards and excel in whatever you do. This is the need of the
hour to stay motivated and work hard which will give you the resolve to encash
the best available opportunity. The biggest sin a student can make is not doing
justice to the potential he/she has and hence, look deeper into you, arise,
awake and create your own identity.
Lastly,
we as your seniors’ (collectively and individually) are there to mentor
you whenever the need occurs. You might not have the best of communication or a
friendship with any of us but take the step to talk if you feel the need to do
so. It is good to stay in touch and learn from varied experiences we possess. It will surely be a good experience. Let's create a good relationship for our mutual benefit.
One simple piece of advice, there is no
turning back once you miss an opportunity and therefore, utilize every
resource, every opportunity and every experience to make your life a more
meaningful and memorable one at IMS……….All the Best…………!!!!!!!!
Your Friend first than Senior………
Ankit Vani
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