S AISHWARYA
I ECE 1
The year 2025 is not just a year in my life; it is a chapter that completely changed me from the inside. When this year began, I never imagined that it would shape me so deeply, emotionally, mentally, and personally. It came with pain, pressure, fear, growth, and finally hope.
At the beginning of 2025, I entered into serious board exam preparation with almost 0% hope. I remember sitting with my books, but my heart was heavier than my bag. I doubted myself every day. Literally, even my teachers didn’t teach us anything for our 12th board exam. There were moments when I felt like giving up, thinking I was not good enough. But still, I woke up every morning and opened my books again, even when my mind was tired, and my heart felt broken. That itself was my first silent victory.
During this same time, I lost one of the most precious parts of my life — as school ended, friends got separated. It felt like losing a piece of myself. I learned that some people who mean the world to us do not always stay. That pain taught me how strong silence can be. I cried quietly, smiled forcefully, and learned to walk alone even when my heart wanted company. But I did not stop. I started preparing and even attended many competitive exams. Though the fear of failure followed me everywhere, I still entered examination halls with courage. I may not have won everything, but I surely gained experience, confidence, and self-belief, which is no lesser feat than that big victory.
Joining college was another turning point. Filled with fear, nervousness, and confusion, I walked into SRM VEC – a new world where everyone looked confident, and I felt small. I worried whether I would fit in, survive, or succeed. But slowly, I began to understand that every new beginning feels scary before it becomes beautiful.
In the middle of all this, I took another bold step — I joined as a teacher and started earning my secondary income. Holding responsibility at such a young age taught me discipline and pride. When I earned my first income, I realized I was slowly becoming independent. That moment made me feel strong from within. Even my college life tested me. I faced my own challenges, pressures, and insecurities. Managing exams, teaching, health, and emotions together was not easy. But life does not become easy; we become stronger.
I also fought silently with my health condition. Some days were harder than others, but I never stopped moving forward. I learned to take care of my body, listen to pain, and still stand when life expected me to fall. One beautiful change was improving my communication skills. Once, I was afraid to speak. Now, I slowly started expressing myself. Words became my strength, and confidence my companion.
And finally, something unexpected happened — slowly, my fears faded away. Especially after becoming more social, I realized not everyone is the same, and not every interaction is dangerous. I learned trust, understanding, and emotional strength.
2025 taught me that growth is uncomfortable, painful, and slow — but it is worth everything. This year did not give me a perfect life; it gave me a strong heart. When I look back, I feel proud, not because everything went well, but because I never quit.
My best memory of 2025 is not one single moment; it is becoming stronger every day without anyone noticing. And that, I believe, is the greatest achievement of my life.
