HOW I LANDED IN IIT-R

"There is no decision that we can make that doesn't come with some sort of balance or sacrifice."

-Simon Sinek

It was the results time, the final outcome of my two year struggle. I always had aimed for studying in the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology. On the day of IIT-JEE, I couldn’t give my best and my performance wasn’t optimum. However, for the rank I scored, I was offered Electronics at IIT-R and Computer Science at IIIT-H. Even though Computer Science was a better course, I couldn’t give up my dream.

"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing."

                                                                                                                                 -Theodore Roosevelt

 At this point of time I had two options, both equally favourable and equally good. The hardest part of all was that, I had to finalize the decision in two days. I kept constantly conflicting with myself and couldn’t reach to any conclusion. This dilemma not just diminished my other interests but also held my attention for a long time. It was the first time I had to take a life-changing decision, all by myself. Being from Hyderabad my parents also weren’t ready to send me this far from home. 

At this judgement point, I decided to go with IIT. It was the biggest risk I had ever taken and needed a lot of courage. I lost a very good branch in a good college but, it gave me immense satisfaction and a sigh of relief. After coming to IIT, I learnt how to live by myself without misusing my freedom. It was the first time I had got to see such a big North Indian circle, and it took time for me to adjust with them. Now I am happy for taking the right decision that gave an unexpected turn to my life.

I never repented on this decision, as I gained a lot more things being a part of IIT.