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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