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IPELSHT & Me

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Between these six hundred heads and bodies, there is me: a normal/ordinary college student. Like all the IPELSHTist students, I take, at 8:30am, my destination towards the preparatory. Often, I am excited to attend this beautiful old castle, because I always think that I am going to discover something new between these walls. It is, like I said, an old building. In fact, it was school for girls. Its architecture is more Ottoman-like. Once, my friends and I visited the supervisor's desk. I was amazed by the old chimney. I even forgot the reason behind our visit. It was unlike the other rooms where students take courses. And from that moment, I fell in love with the institute. All my doubts and fears had vanished the moment I discovered the temple-like side of the IPELSHT, where the students of geography and history attend classes. From the beginning of the university year, I had skeptical thoughts about my choice. Moreover, the bad grades aggravated these doubts. Still, everyda...

14/01/2011 .... 14/01/2012

The Red Badge of Courage * awakens memories of the Tunisian's revolution, in one's mind. As Tunisians, we were lost, helpless and suppressed by the old regime. And all of a sudden, we were going out on the streets; shouting "DEGAGE". It has been a year since those sweet and painful memories. Still, we have a lot to do. My love to this country and my adoration to these people (which I am proud to be part of) pull me to write these humble words. Henry Fleming, the protagonist of T he Red Badge of Courage , lives a journey full of fear, doubts and tough decisions. Indeed, he somehow reflects the journey of each Tunisian towards the golden dream: Freedom. Like Henry, the Tunisian has a long path to walk on. In fact, the revolution was only the key that opened that locked gate of liberty. Henry Fleming has become a strong and brave soldier. However, as long as he is alive, there still are other skirmishes and battles to be fought. Chaima Bizani . P-S: i...