Dear Umesh,
This is a terrible tragedy. The young students are under high pressure
now-d-days. And, each individual is all by himself/herself with a "Don't bother
me --- leave me alone" outlook --- and nobody is involved with anybody else.
It is very different from our times when pursuing a study was a lot of
interaction with everybody else with a lot of fun and frolicks and practical
jokes. In fact those 4 years at IIT Kharagpur were the most rewarding time in
my long life.
I really want to learn what is going on now-a-days. Please tell us more about
the ADHD medication. Please also write about your friend who committed suicide.
In India, suicide among young people is rising at an alarming rate. The highest
is in Bihar. I hope everybody will input their information so that we may find
out a solution.
With love to everybody,
Himendra
----- Original Message -----
From: umesh sharma
To: assam@assamnet.org
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Assam] DC news: Indian prof. and student shot with 31 others
-200 miles from White House
So sad but strange also that I am pretty close to where it all happened. My
take is that like many students all over the world under pressure he freaked
out.
Perhaps, he wanted to study English but was under pressure to study
engineering -Thats why he went to Virginia Tech. His sister went to Princeton.
Also, he did not follow the dictum "Don't worry Be Happy" -- unlike my Indian
American ex-roommate (on ADHD medication) - who called me today for reassurance
. I told him to chill - and continue to enjoy at strip bars, Hooters and
elsewhere.
I am glad that he has followed my advice and Indian mantra " Let others go to
dogs -- we will play Harmonium" . He is now secure in his business of choice '
at travel industry in Sunshine state of Florida -with sun 300 days of the year
- away from where he grew up (DC). He went to Miami (2000 miles away when I
moved to Virginia state to work). Now plans to study software programming!! at
suggestion of his senior colleague (he dropped out of college long back)
I still recall my Jesuit school senior who committed suicide while in grade
11 with a note "I can never fulfill my parents expectations" . His parents
were both teachers at India's second finest girls' school - in the city
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maharani_Gayatri_Devi_Girls%E2%80%99_Public_School
. They were not happy that he did not get the main part in the school play (he
was already the class topper in studies) . My father had told me that info.
then.
Umesh
umesh sharma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/apr/18vtech.htm
http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/alumni_message.php
http://www.hokiesports.com/convocation.html
Umesh Sharma
Washington D.C.
1-202-215-4328 [Cell]
Ed.M. - International Education Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education,
Harvard University,
Class of 2005
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