You find yourself in a classroom that's nothing like the conventional classroom you've sat in before. It's a seemingly professional setting. You're not a 'student' here. So, it surprises you when a faculty member addresses you as 'children'. Your classmates aren't as old as you, but you bond over the commonalities and embrace the variety. The weather is more erratic than your mood. It's your second weekend here and you're taking an end-term exam(already?). Preparation is underway for the much talked about summers - your resume is the new definition of you. And that should be perfect. Coffee becomes a lifeline. The campus is so lively, no it's not 6 PM. It's 1 AM and the day has just begun. You'll get accustomed, the seniors reassure you. It has been done before and will be done again.
Well, everything in life teaches you something. Maybe this one is about shedding your inhibitions, breaking stereotypes, making choices, discovering yourself and enjoying the new-found freedom to experiment to make memories you'd never want to forget. Often unmentioned, it is also about staying grounded and not losing perspective.
That's my take on the first month of PGP. The new kid on the block - never out of home before, no work experience and accustomed to eight hours of sleep a day (hey, isn't that the recommended amount?) trying to figure things out in a whole new world.
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