"From seedling turning into sapling is not an easy process; unless a conducive environment and optimal resources are provided. Considering my journey at Krishnadevaraya college of dental sciences, it has given me a platform to build myself and shape my career. The richness of the resources , staff and faculty has bestowed me with a plethora of opportunities to learn and explore under their mentoring . Their guidance has helped me in gaining insight in both theoretical and practical aspect , giving me the confidence to work independently; which has increased my learning curve exponentially . My heartfelt gratitude to Dr Srinath , Dr Mahesh , Dr Umashankar , Dr Chaithra and every person in the Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and KCDS , where I could explore the opportunities around me to exercise my skills , competence to perform my job efficiently and intensifying my passion towards surgery ."