The speech was delivered by me on 3rd April, 2010 which was our convocation day-
Keeping the fact in mind that whenever I am given the opportunity to speak (occasionally it is) I get into the non stop mode, Menon Sir very specifically told me, “You have to deliver a 2 minute speech. Just to confirm that I didn’t have different plans he often confirmed on google chat~ “I hope you are ready with your 2-3 minute speech.” So I decided to write my speech, as by this means I have limited material to speak thus meeting my deadline(for once atleast).
Thank You Menon Sir for giving me this great opportunity to deliver a speech at our Convocation. Friends I am truly privileged to be in your midst on an occasion, which is both joyous and emotional. Not that emotional for me as I live just 150 steps from the college so I know I can visit it anytime that too within no time!
Convocation is an occasion for looking back and looking forward. In fact, while each one of the students and the faculty may recall the academic performance of the students, what is perhaps more important is to look ahead.
I on behalf of all my batch mates sincerely thank the faculty members of SAIMC for guiding us throughout the inspiring journey.
I am sure you all would agree that there is another group, which is not a part of the audience, but the day would be incomplete without thanking them, that is our families. They are the ones who have sacrificed for our success; who have provided us emotive support in all our endeavors and aspirations. Our success today, follows years of patience, support and love of our parents and families and the dedication and commitment of our faculty members.
Enough of serious stuff guys
Here I am with my TOP 10 SAIMC MOMENTS!
I would like to share 10 most valuable moments I have enjoyed in the institution.
1) The day we came to know that we won’t be having any exams, no exams meant no marking system. Other batches occasionally had objections to it but they couldn’t help it.
2) The co operation while producing 'Quest',a tabloid which was supposed to be produced in a month, which turned out to be a quarterly, ask Menon sir and he will tell you it was actually half yearly.
3) Working on my thesis and glad to have completed it. I would rather not like to disclose the duration we all took to complete it...
4) It would be unfair if I do not include our News Bulletin in the list. I mean it is very easy to sit on a chair and anchor the bulletin but the tedious task was done by other colleagues. Thanx to all of you!
5) The chance to make my debut in the movie~ Gulaab. Thanx to Amitabh for giving me the opportunity. I was disheartened to know that Amitabh has left for Mumbai but the actor within me is still live and active with Ranbir Paaji.
Did I miss something guys? In case if you think I did, here are my last five SAIMC moments!
6) Pondicherry trip
7) Pondicherry Trip
8) Ditto
9) Ditto
10) Ditto
Concluding my speech I would like to quote few lines I read recently. 'Our time is limited; let’s not waste it living someone else's life. Let’s not be trapped by dogma which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions; drown out our own inner voice.
And the most important thing, lets have the courage to follow our heart and intuition. They somehow already know what we truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.'
On a personal level I have enjoyed each and every day at SAIMC. I have been a part of photography, editing, filmmaking and almost everything, which often made my parents wonder if I was actually pursuing Journalism course from the college.
Once again I sincerely thank all my faculty members and my batch mates from all courses for being such a great company. The journey has indeed been memorable.
I wish you all are happy, your lives are full of laughter,
You all reach the zenith of success, and do wonders ever after!
NOTE:-
1) Menon Sir was the Head of department for our batch
2) Amitabh and Ranbir Paaji both are students of film making who have given me opportunities to act in short films
3) I have completed my course from Sri Aurobindo Institute for Mass Communication (SAIMC). Every year the college takes a trip to Pondicherry which is very memorable.
