Few days back, I travelled back to my institute, where I did my fellowship by the end of 2021. It was indeed a refreshing trip as well as a throwback to one of the most beautiful days !
There, I met everyone, went everywhere possibly I could go in 4 days. It was like travelling back to time, new faces all around, little more expanded infrastructure but there were certain things or people which was the same.
There was this section in those buildings where I would feel like home, with smiling faces, lovable people. A person who worships the craft he does, a teacher whose walls filled with the never ending to-do lists. A senior, who would teach and inspire you both professionally and personally, a whole research team learning, teaching and inspiring. Two best friends who supports each other and criticize each other. A teacher who have always supported her students in the worst emotional break downs. A teacher who have always teased you, made you laugh and made you feel like home. A teacher who is never less than your friend, holds you, a teacher who was always strict and made sure that nobody points you out. A teacher whom you have always looked upto. A friend who have taught you the importance of the work you do. The research corridor where you used to have fun, gossip and learnings with your friends. The places where you used to hangout with your gang, the hostel room you used to stay, the place where you cooked your failed recipes, the library where you used to learn together, fall asleep finishing your assignment and presentations, the room which you did your first workup, the benches where those couples used to share their coffees, the rocks in which you and friends carved the initials and above all, the place where you learnt, where you grew and where you flourished.
Yet, things have changed and people has. But above all, such places will and was always your happy place ! Never miss visiting such places, once again !
This is mine, so what is yours ??
