Who am I? What am I doing here? Where am I heading to?

Before I begin to write this, I gave an awkward glance at the questions above as I had very difficult time on how to answer the very first question “Who am I?” At first I thought I would be able answer it but every time I read it over and again, I realized this 3 words  paired together is one of the hardest question to answer. I even had that wildest idea to seek a good answer just from somewhere else, or ask someone to write it for me. But I thought “why not I give it myself?” And I made up my mind to do it my way as nobody knows me better than my own self (for sure.).

My name is Jamtsho Dorji but I prefer being called as Jamso. I was born and brought up in Dagana where my census is registered. I am the 2^nd youngest out of eight children, quite a big family but a happy family at last. My schooling timelines include Daga MSS, Babesa MSS, Yangchenphu HSS and finally a year repeat in Kelki that paved my way to Sherubtse College. Sherubtse is a prestigious college in Bhutan and institution to grow up physically and mentally. That is what I am doing here (haha.)

Here in Sherubtse College, I am doing my B.A in media studies in combination with Dzongkha. Media studies and journalism is second thing after writer , which I have on my mind since my high school days. Back then, everyone would tell me that I cannot achieve it and to divert my aim to something else. But I now have a sense of pride that I am doing what others think it’s impossible especially in Bhutan. Practicing journalism is an interesting field to nurture your growth of wisdom as we are provided with available resources and resource persons including media persons and people who made significant contributions to the growth and development of media in Bhutan.

Sherubtse College provides me with adequate time to mould myself into a future media person. Our daily lecturers as well as guest lecturers would remind us that we are the makers of vibrant democracy in Bhutan through our reports, news and information that we will broadcast and publish it in the best interest of all Bhutanese society. Their words and encouragement would make us believe that we really can be the watchdog to our nation and people. So what I am doing here is going to define me by enriching myself with wisdoms and knowledge, so that I can be a fully equipped media person and a journalist once I complete my studies (fingers crossed.)

So the final question becomes a tricky one out here.  Where am I heading? Hmmm I exactly don’t even know where I am heading to, but believe me I am not going to get lost somewhere or struck in someplace given my concentration in B.A in media and journalism. The course is the newest inclusion in Bhutan University by RUB. I firmly believe that being a democratic nation; it is felt that media can play a big role in making it successful politics, so we are trained here in Sherubtse right now and to be an effective key player in making democracy vibrant and successful in future. I am heading into a realistic future that calls me to be a watchdog to my nation sooner than later (but who knows).