College admission fever.

Yesterday  12th class results of CBSE were declared.  Children are excited,  as they will now  become  collegiate. Delhi University, South and North Campus are gearing up and  have come alive after a hiatus of two months,( first the preparatory holidays and then the Examination days.) Not only the University, but the surrounding areas also,were in great slumber. No colorfully dressed  boys and girls invaded  their  favored  haunts.
 Landlords, who let out their premises to children, when they  fail to get hostel accommodation, are busy in sprucing up the rooms.  The popular shops which are invaded by  a number of students are also  being given a face lift. These include eateries which specialise in popular food items such as momos, noodles, burgers , chana bhaturas and the like. They are storing up raw materials. Another activity which is hectically being  pursued is  to welcome outstation children.  They need  sim cards and mobile phones. Many shops dealing with these items have mushroomed in the area. Not to be left behind are ready made garment shops and book stores. Kamla Nagar, Roop Nagar colonies, which are nearest to North campus  have no time to stand and wait. Admission seekers have  already started  thronging these markets  Similarly in South campus the adjoining markets are piling up goods favoured by the student fraternity. 
                       Groups of children  can be seen in consultation with their friends discussing  different permutations and combinations of subjects that they wish to select.  Some new comers are found  airing their fears  regarding ragging. 
                       Inside the homes of children, parents show their  concern that the children are on the thresh hold of a new life and should not land in the company of rowdies.They keep counselling their kids  about the do's and dont's  of college life. Not only the parents but elder brothers/sisters  narrate their experiences  of college days. Generally  the picture  painted by them is not a very pleasant one. They  caution their siblings about  bad company, missing classes, proxy attendance and  rumours.  The poor child is confused. BUT my advice is don't get tense by all such sermons. Next year even the 'new comers'  will  be 'experienced' enough  to caution  and advise  the freshers about the do's and dont's of college life.  This is life, it moves on . The following quote, written by Robert Frost (courtesy Google) conveys the message so aptly. The wheels of life keep moving, so move along with it.