For me, nothing would be more important than studying. I have never skipped a lecture, says Shruthi

Being good at studies I majored in my junior college in Science. I went with the flow and advice of my parents and did not choose a particular preference. In Class 11 and 12, Biology was one of my favorite subjects. I tried for MBBS, BPH but since securing admission was difficult due to low score I decided to pursue B.Pharm to stay within the pharma profession.

I was a NEET aspirant. I studied for two years to get into a government MBBS/BPH college. I had also given the MH-CET entrance exam. I didn't want to take a year off and Since I got low marks in NEET, I enrolled myself for a pharmacy degree.

At the time of admission, I struggled to find a suitable college within Mumbai which has the best facilities, campus and Teaching staff.

For me, nothing would be more important than studying. I have never skipped a lecture. 

I prefer attending lectures, taking notes and referring comfortably on my own time. It becomes a bit easier, particularly during exams.

In college, I participate in events, quizzes, sports, and writing contests. I am also a part of the student council. Being a class representative is extremely stressful. But since it’s a new experience I'm cherishing every moment and progressing forward to sharpening my leadership skills.

When I decided to pursue a degree in Pharmacy I was unsure. Yet currently as I am studying pharmacy but on other hand, I am also a writer on social media, it’s something I really enjoy. Hence in the future I would seek an opportunity for a job in the medical writing field where I can combine my pharmacy knowledge and writing passion. 

About the author

Shruthi Basam is a B.Pharma student at MET Institute of Pharmacy. She has co-authored several anthologies titled ‘Silent Sunset’, ‘Shh’, ‘Poetic Shadow’, 'Artsy of Words’ etc. She was also a part of the ‘BLACK’ World Record Anthology, for which she received the India Book of Records.