(This essay won the Best Essay
award in a college-level essay writing competition on the theme ‘Sherubtse in
retrospect and prospect’ in the year 2002)
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| Sherubtse College |
Sherubtse, the peak of learning,
as the name suggests, is the highest institute of learning in the kingdom of
Bhutan. Located away from the hustle and bustle of town, Sherubtse offers a
tranquil atmosphere conducive to serious pursuit of knowledge. A symbol of the
country’s dreams and aspirations, hopes and expectations, the name of the
institution is synonymous with the country’s quest for a ‘place in the sun’.
Home to some of the finest scholars and educators from far and near, Sherubtse
lives out the best that is thought and valued in our system. Sherubtse
represents the country’s intellectual evolution and march forward toward an
educated and civilized society. She has indeed travelled a long journey towards
realizing the best human potentials and excellence carrying forward the noble
vision of her wise founding forefathers. Decades have rolled by laden with the
fruits of Sherubtse’s noble deeds. Still, this ‘teeming womb’ of dreams sublime
and deeds noble marks each day with a worthy thought or a deed. This small
institution is great not just because it has done exceptional deeds but
essentially because it has dared to dream big. It is due to her ability to
dream big dreams with faith and determination that she has been able to
manipulate all impediments and negotiate herself to the present position of
glory.
