Leaving your country is not as easy as it seems.

Leaving India to go abroad has become a common practice these days. People now prefer foreign countries much rather than their own motherland. But what I believe is leaving your nation doesn't really give you everything you need.

No doubt studying overseas has become a fashion these days inside the young generation. From every family in a row you will hear that "my son or daughter is abroad, or he or she is planning to go abroad for higher studies". The changing trends, charm of the western lifestyle, and the craving for money is the main reason behind this migration. There is hardly any one left who thinks that even India could be a better option than these countries, and rather migrating from here it's better to do something within and for our own country. The love for our soil is not like as it was used to be before.

I still remember the time when I was leaving India and going to Australia for my Master’s degree. Although my parents agreed upon my firm decision but the grief of separation was clearly visible in their eyes as I was the only child left behind in house after my elder sister. I was leaving all the friends, relatives behind and the feeling of nervousness was occupying me with every tick of a second. I was going to enter a new world where every face, everything was new to me.

During my final year of studies in Melbourne (2009), there was an atmosphere full of "racial riots". Indians had to suffer a lot and lots of lives were lost. There was violence, assaults everywhere and it was difficult for Indians to even go to a market without fear. I remember the day when my roommate said me a good bye and left for his college and never returned back.  I was totally devastated by the news and was just waiting for the completion of my studies and returning back to my country. I was dying to meet my parents and friends.

The day when I stepped on to the land of India, there I realized how far I was! I was full to the brim with ecstasy. I met my parents and cried loudly embracing them in my arms. One thing more that I realized at that moment was that the relatives are fond of the gifts rather than your arrival. I realized that my country is not that much bad as I used to think about it. In fact today, if you are a real competitor you can get everything you desire in India only.

Leaving your country leads to lots of opportunities but we should always keep in mind that we are entering to a foreign land where there will be no one for us. When you will be sick, you have to be more courageous to bolster yourself. There will be no mother's antidotes and care. No siblings, no friends and a path full of struggle.

Although struggle makes you stronger, but if we can struggle there, then why can't here? Nowadays, in every sector India is booming. If you want to leave your country, think twice or thrice before doing that. You will get money, the prodigal and modish lifestyles, but you will be miles away from the ones who are just constantly thinking about you.

Sadly, not many youngsters have this kind of feeling, but I think if one can do, he or she can do in India also.  Now I am here with my parents and I enjoy almost the every single moment of my life together with them. But what makes me sad sometimes is the death of my roommate which could also have been mine.

Vaibhav Sharma

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