Just got my Degree

Finally the convocation at Bit mesra took place on 22nd May. This was the day which we used to discuss and speculate for the four years of study. Convocation was the day for old friends and foes to unite and show off what they have achieved and relish those memories of togetherness.
But the spirits were dampened as memories of two of our old friends kept coming back to us . It was Sadaf and Prabhat. Both of them lost their lives on the very first day of their job in an accident. But life goes on... and so we tried to enjoy ourselves as much as we can.
As always, there was lack of enthusiasm from the pharmacy guys, and less number of people turning up was a dampener.
Anyway, here is my experience as I enjoyed it and will relish these memories for life.
Convocation was on 22 nd May and we were supposed to collect our gowns on 21 st . I was expecting a big queue , but there was none as the number of people were less. Next day we were supposed to enter the Hall before 9.30 A.M. But as expected, due to some unforeseen reasons, I went there at 10.00 o' clock. I was wondering whether I would be allowed to enter or not . I was such a fool! I forgot that I was in India. Convocation was delayed due to the chief guest not coming on time. I was relieved. I went inside and took my seat. Due to some poor planning and absurd seating arrangements, mine seat was quite far from the whole group.

Like always, this year also, we were hearing the rumours of President coming as the chief guest, but as expected, She did not and some P.Balram of Indian Institute of Science from Bangalore came along with ever-available Governor of Jharkhand! Before their arrival. we were taught how to enter the stage and bow to the panel after receiving the degree which hardly anyone noticed( Bitian way-- never pay attention to what u r taught!!)

At 11 o' clock the chief guests arrived along with the panel, sat on their respective seats and the convocation started. Initially there was a long and tedious speech from our acting V.C. which kept on going on and on and on..... We all were tempted to shout " ek do teen chaar... band karo yeh attyachaar" but we did not, thanks to our restraining power. After ages it was over and then came the turn of Mr. Balram and then The Governor. In the mean time we were supplied with the copy of the speeches which were being delivered. We thanked BIT for this!!! Not because we were interested in the speech but it was really hot and the pamphlet worked as a fan!!

Then Gold medalist from each branch were called and presented with the gold medal. After this there came one "Mr. hunsmukh" whom I think was trained to give degrees. For rest of the students he kept on posing and smiling for the photographers . At last our turn came and we went to take our " beloved " degree from our very own " sugga" . We took it and posed and ran away.

Then it was some photography time. We all posed in different angles with our degree . Bit had arranged for some snacks and there was more number of people than the actual convocation. We managed to get some packets for ourselves. One thing I would like to add that this time BIT was very generous in giving cold drinks as that was available in plenty and we were all lining up to that stall one after another.

So, overall it was great time and specially the Gown( which was the same from the time BIT started ) was great. We let our imagination go wild which is reflected in the pics .

Anyway, thank you BIT for everything.