Name - Nisha
Location - Chamoli uttarakhand
india
University - Sri dev suman
uttarakhand vishwavidyalaya
Year - 2024
Essay title - Geology journey as a
student.
So, my geology journey basically started when I had no idea what I was getting into. I just thought, “Rocks? Cool, I guess?” But once I actually started diving into it, I realized it’s way more than just rocks. It’s like, the earth’s entire history written in layers, and we get to read it.
Field trips quickly became my favorite part—nothing beats hiking around, hammer in hand, pretending to be a detective trying to solve million-year-old mysteries. Some days it’s muddy, tiring, and your shoes hate you, but the thrill of finding a fossil or spotting a fault line? Totally worth it.
Lectures were sometimes a blur of minerals, charts, and terms I couldn’t pronounce, but over time it Started making sense. That feeling when you finally get something, like identifying rocks just by looking at them? Kinda feels like a superpower.
Still learning, still messing up sometimes, but that's the fun of it. The earth's been around for billions of years, and I'm just getting started.
Since then, it’s been a mix of fun, frustration, and full-on fascination. Geology isn’t just about rocks (though, let’s be real, rocks are cool). It’s about understanding the Earth’s story—from the beginning of time to what’s happening now with climate change and natural disasters. And as students, we kind of get to be explorers. Some days we’re hiking through forests, collecting samples, getting sunburned and muddy. Other days we’re sitting in labs, staring at thin sections under microscopes, trying to identify minerals that all look the same after a while.
One of the best parts? The community. Geology students are a quirky bunch. We bond over terrible field conditions, inside jokes about tectonic plates, and shared confusion over petrology assignments. We swap stories about getting lost in the field or falling into rivers while trying to take GPS readings (guilty). And yes, we all secretly have a favorite rock or mineral. Don’t judge.
Looking back, I never expected geology to shape (pun intended) my academic journey this much. It’s taught me patience, observation, and the importance of staying curious. I’ve learned that the Earth has a lot to say—you just have to know how to listen. And honestly? I feel kind of lucky that I get to spend these years learning its language.
So yeah, my geology journey so far? Messy, memorable, and 100% worth it.