Greetings, Batch of '26! Congratulations on making it this far. I am Anusha Amyn, a rising senior majoring in Accounting and Finance. My entire LUMS journey has been a huge roller coaster, and trust me, I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. There have been semesters where I have bagged DHL, but there have also been times when I have been at the most bottom of my class. While the former made me confident in myself, the latter kept me humble and helped me develop a sense of compassion for myself to rise again. Most importantly, these experiences helped me develop a constant state of gratitude, an attitude that will take you far in life.
My advice to you would be to understand your own pace and work according to what interests you. This is your golden opportunity to explore who you are as a human being. Join your favorite societies, take courses besides your major to expand your intellectual horizons, take up leadership roles, and most importantly, do not forget to have fun. You absolutely need this balance to keep yourself sane. Your favourite memories from this place would be sipping chai at khoka with your friends, ranting about the day, and cracking the most stupid jokes. You will find random strangers you haven't met before and end up having the most profound conversations with them, and you'll realize how every person has a lot of empathy and light within them.
All that being said, always prioritize your health over everything. There are endless opportunities out there, and you will make it in life as long as you keep your health and sanity intact. Don't stress over matters too much; things have a way of always working out in the end (mysteriously).
Now that you have made it here, I always want you to remember that you belong here, and if you ever have those moments where you feel otherwise, I am your go-to person. There is nothing an open conversation can't fix. Whether you need guidance related to academics, social, mental health, or any other personal concerns, or you just need someone to lend an ear, I will always be a text away. All the best for an exciting journey ahead. I am so, so excited for all the lovely memories you are going to make in a place that you'll soon start calling your second home.