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A New Chapter Begins...

 National Law School of India University.

Yes, the thought has finally sunk in. I am going to the top law school in the country.

And I feel very proud- proud of myself for achieving this feat, proud of my parents and family for encouraging my unpopular pursuit tirelessly, and proud of my friends for having more faith in me than what I had in myself.

Now you might think, oh Avanthika is usually the topper, she'd obviously get into a top college. But believe it or not, if not for the aforementioned people and their support, I wouldn't have made it. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to all of you.

In the words of one of my close friends, I carry in me a small part of every person I've met, and been influenced by, in these 18 years. If you've been a friend, you've contributed to the Avanthika that I have blossomed into today. I thank you from my heart and I truly mean it. And if you've not been one by some misfortune, I still thank you. 'Cause even Kabir Das (the poet) asked us to keep our critics close. You've shown the flaws in me which I have been, am, and will always try to correct and change in myself. 

But even though I'm super excited for college, there is definitely a tinge of sadness- of leaving my people, my city. But trust me people, Avanthika isn't leaving you that easily. Be ready for lots of phone calls, and if my studies deny me the time for that, know that I miss you a lot. And that every other page I study takes me a step closer to coming back home, as a better, successful and happier person : )

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