KATHMANDU: It’s been 25 years that Manoj Kumar Basnet has been working as a civil servant. Currently the Office Chief at Social Welfare Centre, Elderly Home, Pashupati, Basnet believes in contributing towards society. Also active in spiritual learning, he plans to contribute to society after his retirement through his spiritual learning. Here he gets nostalgic about his college days MY ALMA MATER(S) I completed BA in 1989 from Patan Multiple Campus, Patan. COURSE STUDIED I studied Nepali Literature and History. COLLEGE LIFE I spent my college life happily. BEST OF COLLEGE LIFE Friends, teachers and activities done towards the community being a student was the best of my college life. LASTING MEMORIES During student life, I was involved in various community activities — tree plantation on the college premises and outside and being a part of the plays with social messages. LESSON LEARNT One should contribute to society in every possible way. Also one should not sit idle but should look forward to progress in life. WORDS TO HEED Student life is all about studying hard and gaining knowledge for career. However, one should also get involved in activities according to their age and should be able to contribute to society in some way. Respect your elders and love them which will help to create a peaceful and admirable society where others can also learn from it. HOW TO ACE IN COLLEGE Being a student does not mean you have to study all the time. It is the days of youth without much responsibility to look after your family. So, enjoy your time as well as work hard on your study. Make your life interesting by enjoying it as without enjoyment life is depressing.