‘Grad’ to be in college!

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College. University. The big step. Graduating from school and entering college is when youngsters go through a mix of emotions — ranging from excitement to anxiety to zeal. Students, who’ve finished school this year, are busy gearing up to start their ‘grown up life’ in college.
Student Santosh T can’t wait to ride a bike to college, after having travelled by rickshaw and bus to school. “My parents are going to buy me a two-wheeler soon. I’ve chosen science and I plan to take up engineering after my PUC. Now that I’m in college, I won’t be looked at as a kid anymore!” he says.
For Pooja Raigandhi, who finished her 12th from Bishop Cotton Girls’ School, pursing a degree in mass communications has been a goal since sometime. “I wanted to do radio and event management. I’d always go on air and request songs and I loved anything to do with radio,” she says.
While 14 years of schooling were strict for her, she says, “In college, you get to wear what you want, have more freedom and get to know a lot of people. Your network increases and you socialise more. After studying in an all-girls school for so long, this is going to be a totally new experience.”
Student Namratha G, who just finished her 12th standard, is looking forward to making new friends. “All my school buddies have moved onto different institutions. So, now it’s time I mingled with new people. Being in college feels good. I feel like an adult and I don’t have to carry a million books!” she quips.
Yamini Sukhwani, who just finished her 10th grade, is joining Symbiosis Junior College in Pune. “I really miss school a lot. College is going to be a total change from a homely environment. There’s going to new pals, a new bike and new rules. It’s going to be fun, but scary at the same time. We don’t have to wear uniforms and I’m looking forward to wearing new clothes!” says Yamini, who is joining the commerce stream.
Pooja, on the other hand, prefers a car to a bike. “I feel it’s safer. I’ve performed quite well in the 12th boards, so my parents are planning to buy me a BlackBerry too. I’ve also shopped all across the city. I’ve already picked up 20 tees!” she laughs.
Get ready to face the best days of your lives, guys!