Ideal Student

The very word: “Student” denotes a person fond [অনুরাগী] of studies. But ‘studies’ do not mean just bookish knowledge [জ্ঞান], but a real knowledge of men, society, nature, mind etc. Such variety of knowledge can be obtained only by a person of strong mind and will, good heart and sound health. So, the very connotation of being an ideal student is one’s keen interest in developing an all-round personality.

By going into details, we can say that an ideal student has a thirst for knowledge. He has the curiosity [কৌতুহল] to learn and understand new things about man and nature. He has a regular routine for doing everything. Thus he is regular and punctual [সময়ানুবর্তী]. He gets up early in the morning, takes regular exercise, has his bath and goes to his school and college in time. He devotes his time to studies whole-heartedly and is in the good books of his teachers whom he respects sincerely, as he respects his parents. He helps the weak students in their studies and never makes fun of them. If others out do him, he accepts their superiority with humility. He may have a healthy competition with them, but he is never jealous of them. Similarly, he plays one or the other game, but with a sportsman’s spirit.

An ideal student is very particular about his character and manners. He is truthful honest and frank. He does not find fault with others but tries to get rid of his own drawbacks, if any. he has no evil habits like drinking, smoking, gambling etc. He is a great patriot and is ready to die for his country. He knows that by making himself strong in body and mind, he is also serving the national cause, because as Emerson says,

“Not gold but only men can make

A nation great and strong.”

An ideal student is very studious [পড়ুয়া]. He knows that an idle man’s brain is the devil’s workshop. He does the right thing at the right time. He believes in his own sincere effort. He does not believe in underhand methods. For instance, copying in the examination can never be his motto. He is not only a voracious reader and a good player but also a good speaker and writer. He believes in bringing constant efficiency [দক্ষতা] in his work. He has a positive and an optimistic attitude [আচরণ] towards life. Failures do not depress him, nor do successes turn his head. He has a balanced mind and personality.