July was the day when I stepped into jigme Namgyal Engineering Collage with the dream filled heart and a mind with these immortal words resonating in it, “ you don’t have to be great to start; rather you have to start to be great,” His Majesty The Fifth King Not only the beginning of collage life, Steeping into JNEC was the beginning of an attempt for growth, service and greatness.
Like everyone else, I used to think that collage life would be a life of enjoyment, freedom was the rule. But soon enough, I knew the truth collage is twice as different from school. No one here reminds us repeatedly what to do, we have learn to manage our learning ourselves. JNEC demand discipline, sufficiency and responsibility but rewards us with maturity, self confident and guidance.
Gyalsung training also shapes this path. It provides us with resilience, solidarity, and service the same ethos JNEC instils through knowledge and capability. They don't just make graduates but also citizens who are answerable, who are able to do justice to our nation with pride and affection. As a Gyalsup, I feel privileged to be placed in such a position of responsibility.
In the midst of this, friends are formed. Interacting with fellow students from various parts of Bhutan, learning together, and laughing together makes adversity a pleasant memory. These friends make the journey easy, easier, and much more worthwhile. And then the Vice Chancellor's inspiring speech on 4th August asking us to stay grateful, disciplined, and curious. His wise words helped me understand that these two years are a privilege, and if leveraged effectively, they will shape me into a competent individual ready to serve my country.
This is my beginning. And beginnings, no matter how humble, always hold the key to greatness.
- Tandin Tshering (D1ECE)
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