Farewell

College life

It’s been 4 years since I turned all my dreams into realities. The day when I’ve faced and conquered the toughest yet challenging battles of my life and it’s only happen when I entered College. My College life was a big battlefield, there are a lot of enemies along the way and some people who took my hand and go with me to fought the world.  It’s never been easy yet I decided to continue to walk the path I chose to walk through because there are people who believe on my capabilities and talents and who has been very supportive in everything I do, and I will always be thankful they never let go. It’s been a winding road for me, but friends and College professors guide me to find my purpose – to inspire and touch others life.

I will never forget the faces of those people who turned back to me and those who amazingly still here beside me. I have forgiven people who didn't treat me well, say bad things about me even if they really don’t know me. And I feel so blessed to have those people who never ever let me go after the darkest hours of my life. I’ll always be thankful for teaching me and for letting me find the real me. For always being there despite my imperfections and inadequacy. To those professors who became parents to me, thank you for your guidance, the knowledge you shared and words of wisdom you always want me to remember. I am also thankful to those Juniors, especially in my Major, Human Resource who make me realize that I’m a good sister and an inspiration. Thank you for teaching me how to become much responsible. I will never forget.

For all those who have maneuvered through College, there is one day that we all have to face - graduation day.  A day where you breathe freedom yet shed tears for leaving behind the place in where you transformed from a boy to a man or from girl to a lady.

Graduation day is filled with multi-emotions, you feel elated yet dejected. Happy yet sad. As this will be among the last days you will share with your friends and professors who also became your friends. The feeling seeps in later as the day concludes and you wish it will never ends. Another happy effect of graduation day is because of our professors who cajole and pamper us unlike their routine days. Smiles spread on every face, they tell us so lovingly that they had a great time even though it's not completely true. And then we realize that they are so flexible and lovable. And will turn to be one of the most important people in our lives.

There are also times when various not so good friends come up to you and apologize for their behavior. You are taken aback and fall short of words to say. They hug you and you hug them back, a generous gesture to forgive and forget and also communicates that you are and will be a friends again. So you see friends and not so good friends hugging one another. Everything is possible to happen on that special day.

And then the climax came. The entire time you just hung around with your friends, now you have to step up the podium in a place designated to you. Short ones in front and the tall behind. Once everyone is adjusted you set your smile and then flashbulbs go blink blink, you throw your mortarboard in the air and the flashbulbs blink more.

But there are the speeches to attend to before all the merriment begins. Every word is thoroughly checked before it goes on air. The first speech is usually done by the valedictorian who elaborates the adventures of a student and the highs and lows of it. Sometimes there is another speech given by an ex-student or an outsider who elucidates life outside the institution and how one should gear up for it. Advice, wisdom, encouragement is spelled out to motivate the graduating students. So they feel proud of themselves and are ready to work up the ladder.

If you are privileged to give the student speech, do not shudder. Trust yourself. Take your professors help to jot down all the points you have to cover. You are not the one giving advice, so stick to the format. If you are an ex-student or a guest and are asked to give the speech then think of all the points you will give your son or daughter when they on the threshold of working life. Even though there is a world of information to give, do not get boring with your speech. Make it exciting with examples and real life situations so the students are hooked to every word.

A beautiful day comes to an end with hugs once again and promises to keep in touch. Wishes for a good life and luck flies in every corner while tear eyed students part filled with happy memories.

My College journey may soon to end, but learning’s aren’t. I still have a lot of things to know and to experience. I’m no perfect yet always willing to learn. I always give my best in everything I do no matter how hard it is. With God who gives courage and perseverance to win the toughest and hardest battles, I never quit. Goodbyes aren’t forever so I’d rather say until we see each other again.