Last week marked the one year anniversary of my HBU Notes Repository, and I must say that I’m glad so many people have found it useful! Overall, there were over four thousand downloads/views by students, professors, and curious Internet-goers. The most popular files were my physics solutions, biochemistry notes, and organic chemistry notes. I’d also like to take this chance to thank Jonathan for his valuable contributions to the repository. Hopefully our notes will continue to facilitate the studies of aspiring HBU students out there.

So today was my commencement ceremony. I wanted to thank everyone for their kind words before, during, and after the event, as well as those who took pictures with me! =). And Jamie and Joel and Rizwana/APO for going out of their way to bring me balloons/cards/flowers, etc. You guys really made this a memorable day! Check out my photos!

Yesterday’s Honors Convocation was far better than I expected. I took two department awards and two Presidential awards:

• Award “In Recognition Of Your Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry”
• Max and Celia Grigsby Award for Outstanding Student in College of Science and Mathematics
• President’s Award for being an “Exemplary All-Round Male Student”
• Mr. HBU – “Epitomizes the Ideal HBU Student in Character, Leadership, Scholarship, Service, and Spiritual Life.”

Also, Alpha Epsilon Delta won best professional organization. To say the least, it was a day of extreme accomplishment for me.

So I’ve been reflecting on my last three years of undergraduate education, and realized that I have very few, if any, regrets. Many things happened perfectly for me (like the order in which I took my courses, classes I TA’ed, organizations I joined, etc.) but it’s only now that I realize the true benefits of having done what I did. Thank you all for supporting me in my ventures over the last three years and trusting me with the privilege of your friendships. My undergraduate story is coming to a close, but I urge aspiring underclassmen to seek advice from the graduating seniors regarding how to best manage your time. It goes by so quickly that before you know it, you too will be walking across the stage accepting your diploma. Get involved in everything as soon as possible. Doors will start opening up that you didn’t even know existed. And trust me, I’m living proof of the aforementioned.

So it’s the last week of my undergraduate career. Three years has taught me… we are made of cells, acetic acid is vinegar, plants are good for society… and a few other things. XD. Okay, I’m sitting in MAT right now *trying* to pay attention, but hopelessly drifting to my blog asking myself why do I still come to class when I’m not even taking the final? After an hour of pondering, I’ve come to a word one answer: conscience. That and if I don’t go to class, my mommy will probably make me clean up the house or something. Things are finally wrapping up, my TMDSAS applications are going well, Honor’s Convocation is tomorrow, and life is good. =).

It’s wonderful seeing a group of individuals dedicate a large amount of time towards a certain goal despite criticism from others. Whether they did it to fulfill a competitive thirst or simply for the social experience, they finally reaped the benefits of all their hard work over the past few months. Congratulations to the Husky Revue champs – the “Bollywood Steppers”. =).

On a similar note, I’ll be embarking on my own attempt to achieve success in the near future. I’m finally approaching the completion of my MCAT sciences, and have April 19th in my sight. Furthermore, a rough draft of my personal statement is supposed to be turned in by April 7th. After submitting what will ultimately be the single greatest writing composition ever created in the English language to the Nobel Prize committee, I’ll cautiously hand a copy to the Health Professions supervisors. Eh, maybe it won’t be “Nobel”-worthy, but oh well.

Anyways, other than that, pollen counts are up, temperatures are slowly rising, and I’m still sitting here listening to the dull roar of my fan on a nightly basis.