Coming Full Circle
‘Two years ago, on this date, BBA Batch 2005-08 was inducted,’ said the Student Body President for the batch.
Two years of BBA – a short period, but the distance covered has been substantial.
I remember that day. The theme: apprehension. It was pouring rain, and I detested it. I criticized every glitch in the organization and every person that showed even the slightest flaw. Even people I have now come to respect tremendously. I sat in the auditorium, and I raised my hand when asked if Symbiosis had been my second choice. Actually, I had hesitated when raising my hand, only because I anticipated another question: How many of you did not want to come to Symbiosis? And I was wholly prepared to raise my hand high. However the question did not come and I was not able to make my utter disappointment and apathy manifest.
Two years later, I stand backstage, my heart welling with pride to be a part of this institute, to be with these people whom I have come to respect and love. Today, I am a different person, a better person. And the journey to this point has been challenging but exhilarating.
The transition has taken place on many facets. My ability to stand in front of an audience and speak, my ability to conduct a meeting and then two meetings after that all in one day, effective delegation – all skills honed during my time here. My thought process enhanced, new ideas and quick decisions come as easy as breathing in and out. Controlled communication, to say what is necessary and not let emotion take the lead, is one more quality to add to the list. And all this has been coupled with great friendships and wonderful memories.
It’s a great balancing act – balancing authority and responsibility. But I’m still standing, walking forward, right foot first. I stand less than a third of the distance away from coming full circle, from completing yet another cycle in my life.
And I have learnt so much…
Two years of BBA – a short period, but the distance covered has been substantial.
I remember that day. The theme: apprehension. It was pouring rain, and I detested it. I criticized every glitch in the organization and every person that showed even the slightest flaw. Even people I have now come to respect tremendously. I sat in the auditorium, and I raised my hand when asked if Symbiosis had been my second choice. Actually, I had hesitated when raising my hand, only because I anticipated another question: How many of you did not want to come to Symbiosis? And I was wholly prepared to raise my hand high. However the question did not come and I was not able to make my utter disappointment and apathy manifest.
Two years later, I stand backstage, my heart welling with pride to be a part of this institute, to be with these people whom I have come to respect and love. Today, I am a different person, a better person. And the journey to this point has been challenging but exhilarating.
The transition has taken place on many facets. My ability to stand in front of an audience and speak, my ability to conduct a meeting and then two meetings after that all in one day, effective delegation – all skills honed during my time here. My thought process enhanced, new ideas and quick decisions come as easy as breathing in and out. Controlled communication, to say what is necessary and not let emotion take the lead, is one more quality to add to the list. And all this has been coupled with great friendships and wonderful memories.
It’s a great balancing act – balancing authority and responsibility. But I’m still standing, walking forward, right foot first. I stand less than a third of the distance away from coming full circle, from completing yet another cycle in my life.
And I have learnt so much…
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