Cheers to Scotland!

Thanks to everyone who gave me an opportunity to be a part of this amazingly planned project which has not only changed my perspective towards design but also towards the preconcieved notions regarding Scottish culture. It has given me lifelong memories to cherish. While I was on a plane to Scotland my mind kept pondering over various things. I was anxious, excited, curious, confident, happy, scared and so many more things all at the same time. I was overwhelmed to have recieved such a warm welcome not only by the faculty of Adam Smith College but also by the students. They made us feel at home from the very first day.The teachers not only accepted us as their students but also taught us wholeheartedly. They were by our side at every step of this expedition and made sure we were safe and secure. The classes we attended were really interesting and gave us an opportunity to understand their outlook on design. It provided us with useful insights into their minds and taught us new skills to explore this field more. Besides classrom lectures I also got a chance to attend some beautifully displayed exhibitions which inspired me a lot. I still remember looking at those paintings made by Dali and Picasso in the gallery at Edinburgh and admiring the expertise and precision with which they were made. I wish I could achieve that one day and this is the inspiration with which I returned from Scotland. The installations at DCA in Dundee left a great impression since they highlighted the importance of appropriate arrangement of elements.
I was also amazed to see the presentation of work at The Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow. It helped us rekindle the basics of design through interactive installations. The city tours, shopping sprees, parties, dinning out,movies,ice skating,interactive sessions(the radio show) also contributed in a considerable way towards this learning experience. They taught me about Scottish culture and the perspective of people there. The monuments in Edinburgh made me fall in love with their architectural style.The Edinburgh castle is a symbol of history of Scotland. The Edinburgh Dungeon was a spectacular experience where we got to know about the past of Scotland in a very dramatic manner. All these aspects represented some form of design in their style. All in all the experience was a memorable one and its memories will stay with me forever. I got to know some amazing people and made some wonderful friends. Saying goodbye to them made me nostalgic and a part of me wanted to stay there. I'm glad to know that I will get to see them once again when they visit Delhi. I will proudly show them around and help them familarize with our culture and lifestyle. I'll make sure they are comfortable and recieve the same hospitality with which they welcomed us to their country.