The first shower of monsoon welcomed the new batch, in the same fashion as it greeted us last year. The satisfaction of “having made it finally” gleaming on their faces is immensely difficult to describe in phrases. Each eye was cruising around to catch a glimpse of each part of the campus of IIM Rohtak. The walls of the mess with glass claddings showed a fascinating view of juniors advancing through the sloping lane towards the seminar hall. The sight of well-dressed students strolling in groups reminded us of our induction last year, dropping all the second-year students on the mess table to a nostalgic world.
The rush of an active induction process, heading to an even more strenuous schedule of club and committee selection along with a busy curriculum was not just a roller-coaster ride - It was the first roller coaster ride of a child who is acrophobic! A never-ending race to excel in each and everything continues until the summer internship placements, after which students feel relaxed or rather accustomed to the hectic schedules.
The whole ride flashbacks in the minds of every second-year student as they watched their juniors wearing the shoes they wore last year. The shimmering raindrops were echoing in everybody’s ears acting like a magic carpet taking them to mesmerizing worlds. The chirping birds in the lawns and the fresh air passing through the IIM Rohtak logo cut tiles were imparting a vigor to the new academic year. The rejuvenating memories slowly lifted and prompted us to get back to our routine assignments and classes.
The new campus will undoubtedly prove to be a new beacon of light for the coming batches, bringing in new opportunities and a free environment to grow and develop.
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