My Last Day at College - English Essay

           

         In the storehouse of my memories, my last day at college occupies a prominent position. I can never forget that day when I left college and entered my professional life. My college was a place where I spent the golden years of my life. Those happy days, noisy laughter, and careless wandering still haunt my memory. It is a universal law that:

“For every start, there is an end”

      At last, the time came when I had to say adieu to my remarkable and wonderful college life. I remember it was the last week of April when we were told that we were being given a farewell party. The next day at noon, I wore my best dress and set out for the college.

            As I reached the college, the front lawn was decorated with colorful buntings and banners, saying farewell to the outgoing classes. The students in colorful costumes were rounding up, cutting jokes, and sending laughter in the air. A large seating arrangement was made for the students.

“Life in a college is more fun than a serious effort to get an education.”

         Then the function started with the recitation of the Holy Quran and a Naat. After it, some students staged a variety show – which included comic skits and music performances. They showed that education doesn’t mean cramming books only. It includes one’s talent and enables one to be a useful citizen.

          Then the principal started his speech. He was addressing a big audience. Some naughty ones were whispering and passing funny remarks over the speech. The principal conveyed best wishes and prayed for our outstanding success. He said:

“If you spoil yourself, you spoil the future of the country.”

          After it, lunch was served. Some of us pounced upon the dishes. The farewell function was in full swing.

         A new announcement was made for the career guidance. The objective was to familiarize students with the next possible options of learning and to find a path for the future. I can say that it was a great blessing for us. The speech had come to an end but a new phase of my life had started with a difference.

“His speech flowed from his tongue sweeter than honey.”

    In the end, autographs were exchanged and the snaps were taken. Then I bade farewell to my friends and returned home with a heavy heart but the eyes brightened with the soaring ambitions of the future and left behind unforgettable memories.

 

“We must have old memories and young hopes.”