Closed Doors (Ongoing)

Studies

Being closely integrated with a lot of students, I've drawn some relatively common yet surprising conclusions. In my journey of being a student, which I am continuing, I've come across a handful of brilliant minds. And of what I have noticed, there are two kinds of them. One who is so engrossed in their studies that he/she forgets that there exists a world outside it to. Day and night, all they do is, study, study, and study. They have zero social interaction and every time you see them, they are lost in their world of studies, which might of course seem ideal to you, but it isn't. Let me explain why. These students are really serious about their studies, and their face clearly tells that. However, due to this seriousness, they miss out on all the other important things in life, like friendships and family. It might not affect them now, but when it would, there wouldn't be a possibility for them to come back and  change it. In other words, they would regret not living their childhood, the way they should have been. 

And then there are students who are the most liberal and humorous. They seem to be wasting their time all the time, but when it comes to their results, it is phenomenal! They don't take much stress, not even a little and there's always a smile on their face. That smile reeks of how much they enjoy the process of studying. There are not studying for anyone but themselves, and that's exactly how it should be in the first place. And these are the students who go the furthest in life. I, myself, have gotten the opportunity to see two such dedicated students, one of which is my own little brother, who in sixth grade has already started to study grade ninth and tenth science. But if you meet him, you wouldn't guess that he's that intelligent considering his mischievous and frivolous attitude. Another example would be one of my peers, even though he was a class below me, he excelled in a prestigious examination which is held internationally. He not only qualified level 1, but he is now preparing for the 3rd level after which he might even get the opportunity to represent India in the international olympiads. He was in grade 8 when he appeared for this exam with us, whose syllabus comprises of grade 11-12th science. He is yet another genius. 

I'm really grateful to have been able to realize the correct path to continue my studies. I know some don't have that opportunity, and even though I am not qualified enough to advise anyone on this subject, I would want all of us to become more of the later type of student. We need to be children before being a student- at least that's what I believe in. But that shouldn't mean that we neglect our studies. Our studies must be our first priority, but not the only thing in life.