Rant on how We are on our practical year in school— IT(industrial training), and there’s this particular course on entrepreneurial development. We were divided in groups and We were asked to come up with an innovation that would be of benefit to our fiel

Ah, the trials and tribulations of education! Here we are, knee-deep in our practical year of IT, the so-called golden period when we are supposed to apply everything we’ve learned. But then, there’s this entrepreneurial development course that feels like a necessary evil—a mix of useful and utterly frustrating. We were split into groups and tasked with coming up with innovations tailored to our field. Sounds exciting, right? But let me tell you, it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions. For four weeks, we dedicated hours to brainstorming, debating, and arguing over ideas. We had those moments of pure genius where we thought we were going to change the world, punctuated by the heated debates that felt more like a reality show than a team project. Our ideas morphed and evolved, not always for the better, and we trudged through the process, fueled by caffeine and the fear of failing. Then, presentation day arrived. One can imagine the tension in the air—the mix of excitement and dread. Each group unveiled their innovation, and honestly, it was incredible to see the creativity flowing! From groundbreaking software solutions to hardware innovations, everyone put their heart and soul into their presentations. It was a showcase of talent and tenacity. But why wait until the end of all that hard work to feel a sense of accomplishment? So much pressure is placed on these presentations—everyone’s nervous, on edge, and just praying they don’t trip over their words or technical glitches. There were moments of brilliance, of clarity, but let’s not forget the awkward pauses and frantic attempts to answer questions that felt like they came from a different planet. And here’s the kicker: after all the sweat and stress, while each group undeniably performed well and showcased unique innovations, there's that nagging feeling of competition creeping in. It’s like we’re back in high school, battling it out for the top spot! Isn’t the whole point to learn from each other and support one another? And yet, it somehow turns into this race—not just to create something revolutionary but to outshine everyone else. But despite all the complaints, I have to acknowledge that these experiences—both the frustrations and the triumphs—are teaching us the real lessons about collaboration, creativity, and some hard truths about entrepreneurial endeavors. So here we are, exhausted but exhilarated. Yes, we turned our individual ideas into collaborative projects, and yes, we survived the gauntlet of presentations. In the end, it's not just about the innovations. It’s about the skills we honed and the lessons learned along the way. Now, let’s just hope that whatever we created actually makes a dent in our industry!