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My Golden Days at Kardan University

Writer: Bilal Wardak English Department Alumni

Every time I remember my educational journey at Kardan University, I get transported to that time again and feel nostalgic. It makes me happy for the beautiful reminiscences and sad that this chapter has passed; it will never repeat. I have so many good memories from Kardan University. When I walked in for the first time to Kardan’s Taimani branch in September 2013 to study the DEL program, it was an entirely new place for me, and like every other student, even I took some time to adjust. But with every passing day, it started to become an integral and indeed the most beautiful phase of my life. From being alone to be a part of fun-loving people, many of my fellow students became my close friends.

We spent countless pleasant moments in classrooms and cafes and outside the campus; the transition was excellent. There were many unforgettable personalities among our teachers. Still, some were inspiring and excellent, like Sayed Saleem Sadaat, Khalid Adeel, Mansoor Wazir, Noorullah Alizada, Gheyas Sadaat, Arif Zazai, and Mohammad Asif Najibi. They transformed the way I see the world and gives me the clarity to stick to things that matter. While studying the DEL program at Kardan, I was enraptured with the idea of studying abroad and experiencing a new culture until winning the Indian Government Scholarship in 2015 to study at Bangalore University, India.

As it is said, “Happy times come and go, but memories stay forever.” Kardan played an essential role in becoming more who I am today. It wasn’t just a place to learn; I found a community filled with new people and have new experiences. A place where I made friends for a long and learned important lessons about life: I feel lucky to have studied at such a reputable and renowned educational institution.

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MY LIFE IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

Writer: Bilal Wardak English Department Alumni

The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is changing lives, especially my life under the lockdown period. For me, the future feels very uncertain as everyday life is on hold across the country. This devastating pandemic is sent to remind us of the crucial lessons that we seem to have forgotten.

The COVID-19 epidemic has transformed life as we know it. It continues to evolve rapidly in Afghanistan, as the number of positive tested cases exceeded more than 2,000. It has forced all the people to close everything straight away and imposed a lockdown in the country and worldwide.

I am thankful; that I’m healthy and have enough space to quarantine myself. My life has been changed in many ways: I have been working from home for some time now. Things have been changed much for me as before I worked till late at night in the office. Luckily, I also got a chance to spend some quality time with my family, which I could not look after them before due to the heavy workload and busy schedule. I am currently busy working on my blueprint, which should be strictly followed by me shortly after the quarantine period. In the meantime, I helped my mother by preparing some delicious foods. It has changed my family’s daily lives and the way we interact; we cannot gather in public and engage in social distancing. We are confined to our homes; schools are closed, and staying home is the only way to stop the virus right now.

As a matter of fact, there is nothing new for us to stay at home, but this situation is different. How long is it going to last? This situation hinders governance, holding back the peace process and undermining the response’s effectiveness to the unfolding pandemic. I am deeply concerned about the people who live in an area with inadequate medical care. I live in a war-torn country where the health system is on its knees; we even can’t test people for the Coronavirus. The laboratory staff is not well-enough trained to identify the virus. Most people are day laborers and have to work; they have to earn money for their families.

Whereas; many see the Coronavirus as a great disaster, I prefer to see it as a “great corrector.” There is a purpose behind everything that happens, whether we perceive it as being good or bad. This pandemic caused me to have some review of my life. It reminded me that we are all equal, regardless of our culture, religion, community, or how famous we are; this disease treats us equally. We are all connected, and something that affects one person affects another.

Briefly, it has forced me to keep aside my ego and think; what I can do to help others and reminded me to stay grateful. To be thankful for everything I have. How precious our health is, and we have to move to neglect it. How short is life and how to help each other, especially those who are old and sick? How important are family and home life is and how much we have ignored this?

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My Golden Days at Kardan University 

 

Writer: Bilal Wardak English Department Alumni

Every time I see this picture, I get transported to that time again and feel nostalgic. It makes me happy for the beautiful reminiscences and sad that this chapter has passed; it will never repeat. I have so many good memories from Kardan University. When I walked in for the first time to Kardan’s Taimani branch in September 2013 to study the DEL program, it was an entirely new place for me, and like every other student, even I took some time to adjust. But with every passing day, it started to become an integral and indeed the most beautiful phase of my life. From being alone to be a part of fun-loving people, many of my fellow students became my close friends.

We spent countless pleasant moments in classrooms and cafes and outside the campus; the transition was excellent. There were many unforgettable personalities among our teachers. Still, some were inspiring and excellent, like Sayed Saleem Sadaat, Khalid Adeel, Mansoor Wazir, Noorullah Alizada, Gheyas Sadaat, Arif Zazai, and Mohammad Asif Najibi. They transformed the way I see the world and gives me the clarity to stick to things that matter. While studying the DEL program at Kardan, I was enraptured with the idea of studying abroad and experiencing a new culture until winning the Indian Government Scholarship in 2015 to study at Bangalore University, India.

As it is said, “Happy times come and go, but memories stay forever.” Kardan played an essential role in becoming more who I am today. It wasn’t just a place to learn; I found a community filled with new people and have new experiences. A place where I made friends for a long and learned important lessons about life: I feel lucky to have studied at such a reputable and renowned educational institution.

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