Interview with a Classmate.
Avanthika, a budding journalist and an easy-going person, is unearthing her life's little stories and her journey to IIMC Kottayam. She completed her bachelor's degree in Physics from Malabar Christian College, Calicut before joining IIMC.
It's been almost a month since you've been a part of IIMC? What brings you here? How do you feel about your choice?
I'm very much proud and happy to join here. I was looking forward to joining any stream which is more inclined to the social sphere, so while googling I came across IIMC and the courses offered here. I wish the offline class should begin as soon as possible, as this virtual class is a bit straining.
What changes do you see with your 3-year college life?
I was too innocent and an ignoramus back in my school. I was too soft for people because I feared judgment. Now I have unfolded a lot, and I'm proud of being a bold person. I prefer calling myself "An Experienced Idiot."
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We all are either intentionally or unintentionally part of many stereotypes, norms, conditioning. We realize those things much later. What all things you believe you have unlearned and relearned in these years?
I don't think I was stereotyped much, but I'm not comfortable with people of that sort. I believe that rather than a change in my perceptions, it was more a kind of reassurance of already existing perceptions. Even though I do not deny the knowledge, I have gained from the people I have met and books I have come across.
How did you spend your lockdown? It was a hard time for everyone. How did you manage?
It didn't hit me hard, to be honest. I had my online classes from my previous coaching institute. Surfing on YouTube, connecting with friends, scribbling, reading online books has helped me to fritter away time
We all are living in a world where many people are struggling to meet their ends, and it was at an all-time high during the nationwide lockdown. I had been reading from the news about the plight of migrant workers, daily wage laborers, students who can't afford online classes, and victims of domestic violence. All these stories made me realize how privileged I'm.
Where do you see yourself in the future?
I want to see myself doing what I love, surrounded by beautiful souls with more peace and blissful moments.
