Four things I want to achieve in my student life
1st achievement
In the first standard of Al Jamea Tus Saifiyah we learn exceptionally new things that we have never ever studied in our life. We are introduced to Arabic, Fatimid literature, history, jurisprudence and etc. The divine feasts of knowledge reform us to our original state and make us more spiritual. The feast of Fatimid literature plays an important role in the upbringing of a student, shaping his/her concept of reality, reforming his ideologies, elucidating the righteous path for him. For this process to accomplish they are told to memorize the verses and sermons of our mentors.
My ambition is to memorize each and every significant verse and sermon of my mentors which are in the course of 1st till 4th standard.
2nd achievement
You may have heard that experts recommend adults get 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week. Swimming is an excellent way to work your entire body and cardiovascular system. An hour of swimming burns almost as many calories as running, without all the impact on your bones and joints. It has the power to give your muscles a makeover, transform you into a cardio king, turn back the clock, and calm you. Swimming uses all the muscles in the body so whether you swim a gentle breaststroke or hammer butterfly, you will get a full body workout. Plus, exercising in water makes your body work harder so 30 minutes in a pool is worth 45 minutes of the same activity on land. Just 30 minutes of swimming three times a week alongside a balanced, healthy diet and lifestyle is one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy and maintain a positive mental outlook. Swimming regularly can lower stress levels, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve your sleep patterns. Feeling the mental benefits of swimming takes just a light swim. No lane pounding needed.
I learned swimming when I was five for no reason, my mom would wait for 3–4 hours while I swum, I was taught at the deep and dive pool in Karachi, and achieved further training when I was admitted in al jamea tus saifiyah. I didn’t give importance to swimming until someday watching a swimming competition awakened my ardor. I swam for hours and hours and I wouldn’t get exhausted. I started winning medals and trophies until I made a promise to myself that one day I will win a gold medal at the national level. My goal is to swim 50m in 20 seconds, 100m in 45 seconds and 1500m in 16 minutes.
3rd achievement
Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow the progress of (or possibly even prevent) Alzheimer’s and Dementia, since keeping your brain active and engaged prevents it from losing power. Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy, so the phrase “use it or lose it” is particularly apt when it comes to your mind. No matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other issues faced in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. A well-written novel can transport you to other realms, while an engaging article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, letting tensions drain away and allowing you to relax. Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to tackle any challenge you’ll ever face. Being articulate and well-spoken is of great help in any profession, and knowing that you can speak to higher-ups with self-confidence can be an enormous boost to your self-esteem. It could even aid in your career, as those who are well-read, well-spoken, and knowledgeable on a variety of topics tend to get promotions more quickly (and more often) than those with smaller vocabularies and lack of awareness of literature, scientific breakthroughs, and global events. The more you read, the more words you gain exposure to, and they’ll inevitably make their way into your everyday vocabulary. Reading books is also vital for learning new languages, as non-native speakers gain exposure to words used in context, which will ameliorate their own speaking and writing fluency. This goes hand-in-hand with the expansion of your vocabulary: exposure to published, well-written work has a noted effect on one’s own writing, as observing the cadence, fluidity, and writing styles of other authors will invariably influence your own work.
There are more than 35,000 books in the library of Al Jamea Tus Saifiyah; it contains a number of intriguing topics and beneficial subjects which includes: philosophy, social sciences, and military, exact sciences, art, literature, fiction, non-fiction etc. It also comprises of Arabic, Persian, Urdu, French, German books. In the span of 6 years I will try to surfeit myself with extraordinary words, ideas and concepts by reading more than 2000 books.
4th achievement
Learning English is important and people all over the world decide to study it as a second language. Many countries include English as a second language in their school syllabus and children start learning English at a young age. English is the most commonly spoken language in the world. One out of five people can speak or at least understand English! English is the language of science, of aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism. Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company within your home country or of finding work abroad. English is the official language of 53 countries. That is a lot of people to meet and speak to. English is spoken as a first language by around 400 million people around the world. English is the language of the media industry. English is also the language of the Internet. Many websites are written in English — you will be able to understand them and to take part in forums and discussions. English is not only useful — it gives you a lot of satisfaction. Making progress feels great. You will enjoy learning English, if you remember that every hour you spend gets you closer to perfection. By learning English, you will also learn about other cultures. Few experiences will make you grow as a person more than learning the values, habits and way of life in a culture that is different from yours.
When I started realizing the importance of English, I tested myself, took a self-examination and realized that both of the skills that are considered to be the foundation of English, I have no control over it, neither I can speak it effectively, nor write it. I watched tutorials on “how to improve your English”, but what I attained was negligible, I started reading informative books and wrote the incomprehensible words and its meanings. This method helped me a lot in improving my writing skills, but I couldn’t speak it fluently, whenever I tried to speak English, I lacked fluency and eloquence. My goal in Al Jamea Tus Saifiyah is to reach at a level of a native English speaker, who can express himself fluently and eloquently without any hesitation or stammering.
