Commitment to Learning

Ravi Zacharias is one of my favourite Christian speakers and authors.  Born in India, Ravi is one of the leading Christian apologists in the world today.  He has a regular podcast called 'Let My People Think' which is well worth subscribing to.  

The following is an excerpt from one of Ravi's books 'Walking from East to West'.  This reflection from his childhood is a challenge for all of our new College students!

...at dusk, when the streetlamps came on, students came out of their homes to continue their studies under lamplight. In some homes, there was no electricity; in others, parents sent their children outside to study under the streetlamps to conserve electricity. There was often a tussle as to who claimed a lamppost first. Once that was settled, the fortunate student sat with his back resting against the post. Most of his scalp was shaved except for an area called the bodi, and he tied this part to the lamppost behind him. That way, whenever he began to doze off and nod forward, the pull on his hair kept him awake. This was the discipline of study in those days.