An ideal student devotes himself to goddess of learning. Main task of an ideal student is to devote himself to his studies. Knowledge is power. As such to gain knowledge is the primary aim of student. He may be called book-worm but in spite of many obstacles he remains busy in his studies. Generally ideal students care for character building as well. He believes if wealth is lost, nothing is lost, if health is lost, something is lost but if character is lost, everything is lost. So he maintains good character. He helps and guides his fellow students and respects his teachers and parents. He neither smokes nor drinks and takes health nourishing food. In addition to his studies, he takes part in games and sports, in extra-curricular and social activities. As such he comes from examination with flying colours and is among first eleven of player. Thus he is intelligent, studious and good player and well behaved student so he is an apple to his parents and favorite of teachers and most popular among students.
He feels happy on the progress of the school and of the other students. He is not jealous of any other student’s progress. He encourages weak students. He cares for the welfare of others and possesses humanitarian outlook. He helps students at the time of need.
An ideal student knows that students are the future nation-builders of a country. A country can be great if students are virtuous and studious. Discipline and devotion to duties and sincere hard work is the need of the hour. As such ideal student works hard, maintains discipline and good behaviour to others.
An ideal student cares to preserve the good name of his family, school and future of his country. He achieves greatness and makes his nation great.
Vocabulary
Shortcomings—foibles
Virtuous—full of virtues
