New Year always brings a refreshing start. Everyone believes and expect that a new year always has something new in store for them. It is that time of the year when people are willing to leave behind the past happenings and make way for a new beginning in whatever pursuit they follow. And for students, you don’t have to say, a time for resolutions and excitements to see what the New Year has in store for them.

Like any other students where Stephen and John. Best friends who were together right from their kinder garden to college days. While Stephen was responsible and studious, John was a happy go lucky guy, interested in every thing other than studies. Still both managed to accompany each other. It was Stephen (obviously) who was busy searching for the best of scholarships and Student Loans at reasonable interest rates to help them get through college education without much financial strain. He was really working hard in getting even the smallest of details that will reduce the cost of education. A brilliant student in class he never had a problem coping with studies and was always conscious of his goals and policies.

John is a clear contrast to his friend Stephen. He was an average performer in school. His interest was spread across a variety of topics. Ranging from sports, cultural programs and trying out any thing that was new and interesting. Many a times he used to feel sorry for Stephen for his studiousness and the happiness he misses out due to the fault of being very good at studies.

It was holiday time in college. Yes, Christmas and New Year were fast approaching. Even before the holidays could start John was already into the festive mood and has not left even a single stone unturned. Stephen was planning his holiday time. He ensured he made the best use of the opportunity to revise and read widely.

Both John and Stephen were invited for a New Year’s Day party by one of their college mates. What’s more John was already there and for a change this time he convinced Stephen and pulled him along for the party. It was indeed a wonderful party, not just for the celebrations and the regular surprises; it was also because these friends happened to meet a professor who guided them in obtaining the best of scholarships and education.

A discussion with the professor, made them aware of variety of a scholarship schemes which are suitable to students from varied background and also an insight into the most sought after colleges and the courses offered by them. Inspired by the guidance, both Stephen and John took up New Year Resolution to get into the best of colleges and get the best funding through scholarship schemes. Both the friends did get into the best courses and scholarships, but yes our John always needed that whip from Stephen in achieving the goal