Lessons in Timing

Hey everyone,

I hope you’re all doing great! I’m back after a refreshing semester break, and I can’t believe I’m already in my fifth semester. Time really does fly, doesn’t it? It feels like just yesterday when I was a first-year student, nervously deciding to dive into the world of blogging. And here we are now—I’m so grateful for each of you who take the time to read these posts.

We’ve just kicked off the third year, but honestly, it already feels like I’m deep into my final year of college. I think all engineering students can relate to this—it’s that sudden realization of how far you’ve come and how much more there is to do. It’s like there’s this ticking clock reminding you of the skills you still need to hone and the projects you have yet to conquer. The workload is intense, with internship applications, freelancing, and placement-ready projects all demanding my attention. The weekends seem to disappear in the blink of an eye.

Now, let me share a story—a frustrating one for me, though it might come across as a bit humorous in hindsight. I was eagerly waiting to apply for an internship at one of the big tech companies. The application portal was set to open on July 31, and I planned to submit my application on August 3, after sorting out some certificate issues. But when I finally went to apply, the portal had already closed.

You can imagine my disbelief. At first, I thought it must be some kind of technical glitch—after all, who closes an internship portal within three days? I switched between three laptops, refreshed the page countless times, and even checked every hour for the next 24 hours, hoping it would reopen. But when the reality set in, it hit me hard.

It’s crushing to work tirelessly towards something, only to miss the opportunity. I was heartbroken. I’m usually pretty composed, but that day, I broke down and cried—really hard. I didn’t care who saw or what they thought. For those of you who might think I overreacted, believe me, in that moment, I didn’t care about future opportunities or what others might say. I was simply disappointed in myself for being late and frustrated with the whole situation. It took me some time to recover, but eventually, I refocused on the upcoming opportunities and learned a tough lesson along the way.

So here’s to new beginnings, hard lessons, and the determination to keep moving forward. Thanks for sticking with me on this journey.

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