Nomenclature is a funny thing. Words often come to be used in contexts that are diametrically opposite to their actual meaning.
Take, for example, the word referring to 'professional guidance of the individual'. Counselling. Ask any twelfth standard kid waiting to besentenced counselled to a college. Before going in he will understandably be close to a nervous breakdown. After coming out he will require another form of counselling. Grief counselling.
Another interesting phrase is the "General Body Meeting", or what college students affectionately call a GBM. Every now and then, there arises an issue that requires the full participation of the entire student fraternity to help resolve. This of course is through free and open exchange of ideas in a public forum.
At least, thats what I used to think.
The next time I'm heading to a GBM, I'm bringing popcorn.
Take, for example, the word referring to 'professional guidance of the individual'. Counselling. Ask any twelfth standard kid waiting to be
Another interesting phrase is the "General Body Meeting", or what college students affectionately call a GBM. Every now and then, there arises an issue that requires the full participation of the entire student fraternity to help resolve. This of course is through free and open exchange of ideas in a public forum.
At least, thats what I used to think.
The next time I'm heading to a GBM, I'm bringing popcorn.
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