A safe learning space for students
Through my years in academia, I have realized the importance of having a good teacher; they could make or break a student's interest and confidence in a subject. When I joined Axisa in 2009, after hearing great things from my brother (an Axisa student as well), I was absolutely terrified of Mathematics and was not too keen on academics and as a result was just treated like I was foolish at school.
Axisa, was a life changing experience, despite the fear, despite the resentment I had for mathematics, the structured and simplified teaching, just fundamentally changed the way I saw not just the subject but academics in it's entirety. Everyone always keeps saying "maths is about practice", but it takes a lot of motivation to do it on one's own and Axisa subtly incorporated practice into my daily routine and I actually started enjoying and looking forward to it. I did not always get everything right, but the vital thing was that I started enjoying doing it!
I think we really lack figures in our lives who would actually invest in our growth and building our confidence at such formative years and often teachers are quick to judge. Axisa, felt like a place I was being heard, where I did not feel ashamed about asking any questions and most importantly, everyone was treated the same. Beyond, the systematic approach of teaching and bouts of laughter in the class, I think the structure of Axisa is so well thought out to provide a safe space for students. It is precious to save someone root for our success in such a stressful time. I ended up learning much more than maths and science and although the marks I received were great, it gave me the strength to pursue academia later (very heavily requiring maths!), which I would have otherwise never even thought of, because for such a long time, I was convinced by everyone else that I wasn't smart enough. And yes, even after more than a decade of finishing my studies with Axisa, whenever I have needed help with Math questions, life advice or just dealing with nerves, Aakash bhaiya has always always been there, without a doubt. I still follow the Axisa routine with my work and it NEVER fails me.
Axisa is not just a coaching institute, it is so much more and I will always look back at the experience as the foundation of my academic journey and Aakash bhaiya as someone who is not just a teacher, but a mentor!
October 25, 2024
Unprompted review