: AFTER CLASS 12: DROPPING, EAVESDROPPING :POSSIBLE REASONS AND AMICABLE SOLUTIONS

Remember the line from the movie 3 idiots: “Life is a race”? Yes, you have got it all right. Our lives are now dangling from the post. Because we have now completed Class 12 and have still no idea about what we want to be when we “grow up”.

Its really traumatic for me and millions of students like me to figure out a line which they want to make their destination. With 2 years of hard labor for board and entrance exams, congratulations to all those guys who have qualified with flying colors. One of my classmates has secured 96% in CBSE 12^th Board Exams and got a seat under Aeronautical Engineering in IIT Chennai. Brilliant guy, lucky enough? Well this may sound absurd, but actually both hard work and luck play equal roles in administrating our career. My friend secured 94% and did qualify NEET 2013 [like me], but still she’s dropping a year because this year we have no idea what is going on. The counseling dates for various states are not yet out. She’s dropping, because: [most possible reasons]

·         She is determined to crack NEET next year and fulfill her dream of becoming a successful cardiologist.

·         Next time luck will surely favor her as in one year she would have learnt many things. God will surely reward her for her hard work.

·         She’s not prepared to learn something else.

I feel the third point is not with me and many students. We know we have to make something out of our lives, but sadly we can’t pinpoint to a direction. Even after career counseling, we are unable to make a decision. But why?

Perhaps the answer lies in us.

I believe the following points are responsible for our fallacy:

·         Choosing wrong stream after class 10. It is really better to get 90% in Arts rather than scoring 50% in Science stream. One of my classmates wanted to learn Economics. But her father pushed her into Science stream. She could never pass a single class test.

·         Decision taken by parents instead of students for their liking subject. True, I admit that a parent will always choose a career which has more money; but if the child wants to study history, what’s wrong in that? Remember, its your life, not your parents, that is going to be affected by perhaps the biggest decision of your life till date.

·         Jack of all trades, master of none. I’m the perfect example. I love biology. So I wanted to become a doctor/zoologist. I love physics too. Hence I wanted to become a space scientist. I love uniforms, marching and salute. So I wanted to join Air Force. So many thoughts. But I was going coaching for engineering entrance exams. Hence, somehow I did qualify but I failed to live up to even my own expectations.

·         Being smart is another factor. You are so good in all the subjects that sometimes you fail to realize where you can exploit your maximum potentials.

So after all the results of entrance exams are out, we students are seen scrambling in front of various educational institutions. If not medical, then engineering. If not engineering, then B.Sc. or other Vocational courses. Have you prioritized your life in this way? If not this then that? If we would try to stick to a particular line, perhaps the competition in various entrances would also lessen up. We try to have our hands full all the time, but end up with empty pockets. Of course there are less seats and a vast population and a lot of reservations, but we can’t change that. We have to live under the system. But we need to think out of the box. Something new. Why do we choose B.Sc. if we don’t qualify in professional courses? Is it really that bad? Not at all. It all depends on our dedication and performance. Our mindsets. Everything is okay. We just need to change our thinking perspectives. After all, we are the future of our country.

So guys like me, cheer up. And my juniors, do take my advice seriously. This is our chance to make history. So get, set and go!

 

COMPUTERS[DESKTOPS] Vs LAPTOPS

Computers and laptops………the two cousins side by side are of a great help to mankind. Along with their sister, Internet, they have already rocked the world with all types of information, songs, pictures and a  lot more. They have also contributed to be one of the greatest causes of eye diseases like myopia & hypermetropia, back and neck pain, lack of concentration in studies, sluggish behaviour to society and true love for IT Land……………..etc. But the biggest question I have is: Which is better: A computer/a laptop?????

Once I paid a visit to my eye doctor. He instantly said my mother that I have mypoia because of long hours of getting glued near my PC. Before that he had asked me: ‘Do you have a computer in your home?’ Instantly, I said:’ No sir, it’s a laptop’……’What’s the difference between a computer and a laptop?’ Came the pat question on me. I was nerved, but then I found myself speaking again: ‘It is portable……’ That’s the only thing that distinguishes them but they are computers all the same. Be it desktops, laptops or palmtops, all are computers.’

Normally we refer Desktops as computers. We can enjoy them in our homes only. But laptops????Anywhere, everywhere enjoyment- that’s what I call them. And my Lenovo PC of grey color is one of my dearest friends, since it stays with me when I need information about projects, or blog or write emails to my friends. But still I seldom do justice to it. Whenever I face some problem using it, I refer to my friend Sonali, who’s a computer critic {computer again} for help. ‘I say, my computer has got a problem…….’ Even our computer class is called ‘computer class’ , because our comp. lab has only desktops. I wonder about the day when it’ll be called ‘Laptop class’, or maybe ‘Palmtop time’.

Old dear computer has still its effect on the population of this globe, though laptop is spreading its hands everywhere. People are buying more laptops because they are portable and are much more cute. I love laptops more, but what about you???????? Who do you think is actually better- computers/laptops?????????????