An overall look into the journey

Life in Kota is an experience. You learn to survive under pressure and responsibilities. The pressure to complete the course work, the DPPs, sheets and n number of other study materials, and the responsibilities to deliver on the task that you are required to do (crack the competitive entrance exams with a good rank) makes you tough enough to solve any problem of life.

While Kota has a lot to offer, they are not all positives. With the humongous amount of inflow of knowledge and science, comes a lot of peer pressure. Yes, there is a lot of pressure to perform well in the tests, keep progressing in the right direction, improve your scores and so on. There is competition among the best of friends and worst of enemies to score better.

A lot of people are unable to handle the stress in the right light. They take to habits like smoking, drinking, drugs etc. Yes, they take to these habits and worse. There have been instances of serious depressions and suicides. In fact, the number of suicides have been rising in Kota for the past few years. Hence, this particular piece of article is included to show you the bigger picture; to keep you motivated and think positively about yourself.

There is only one and one you! And that is your power. So, first of all, don’t try to be someone else. Don’t try to be the person living across your room, who might enjoy an occasional smoke and/or drink, while still performing well in his exams. I mean why would you like to live their life. Just enjoy being you.

There might be times when things seem impossible. You may feel that you won’t be able to make it into your dream college. It’s OKAY! Happens with everyone. The top rankers and the last ones all have it. You just need to believe in yourself and keep pushing the boundaries. Even if you don’t make it, there are hundreds of things that you could do. Life in Engineering is a lot about discovering and chasing your passion. So, don’t worry. It’s all going to be fine in the end!

If negative thoughts begin to overpower you, seek some help from the professionals. There are a lot of counsellors available (some at the coaching centers and many outside). Go and talk to them. Share your problems, whatever it is. Even if they don’t come up with solution, just sharing your problems with someone will make you feel relieved.

When things seem impossible, just go out with some friends, enjoy a good meal, share some laughter, listen to some good music, watch some motivational videos or simply take a nap. Wake up with relinquished energy and fight for your goals. Remember, you need to believe that you are the best! And you really are.

Whether you are in IIT or any other college, there are ample opportunities. I don’t mean to lower your enthusiasm, but yes, there are opportunities everywhere. In fact, a large number of people studying engineering end up working into something nowhere close to it. Strive for the best. So, life has a lot to offer; a lot! Don’t get discouraged by one setback. There are many more opportunities to come.

Before taking any drastic step, just think about your parents. Just remember the smile on their faces, and how because of you, it could vanish. I know I am quoting from the movie 3 idiots, but then it is the truth.
Any problem can be solved. So, let’s get into the race and fight our way through!

All the very best with your preparations. Wish you success and happiness in life!
Cheers!