HSC was the place for exchange of ideas and peer learning. It was extremely competitive yet the social connectivity was fabulous. The then Director, late Usman Adhami Sb. was not only one of the finest gentlemen, he was also an encyclopedia on the strength and weaknesses of the trainees. So, his guidance was always very focused. He never failed to convey the same. The spacious rooms, the well stocked library, the environment of hard working students, the dreams of success so visible and the constant struggle of hope and fear was unmistakable. The celebrations of success were always moderated by the inability of a dear colleague not qualifying. All in all, we were living in a wonderfully struggling environment. It has shaped us, in a large measure into what we have become.

They say, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. I began this journey of my dreams with a heavy heart. Even though I was directionless when I began, I knew deep down that the only impossible journey is the one we never begin. I knew I needed to be somewhere regardless of the time it would take. The initial attempts fell hard on me. Some personal issues and the failed attempts coaxed me to go back home for some time. Luckily, I secured a place in HSC and it led to a remarkable journey that has now ushered in a life that i had once dreamt of. I spent two years in HSC and I can honestly vouch for it that they have one of the best facilities a civil service aspirant needs. I was happily surprised by the quality of the screening process at HSC. I received the best learning environment - library, peer learning among groups, support system from mentors and alumni, prelims test series, answer writing practice sessions and feedback, periodic seminars and meetings, playing and recreation (badminton, cricket, football, table tennis). Last but not least, the seasoned interview panel and mentorship by respected stalwarts like Mr. Wajahat Habibullah, Mr. AK Suri, Mrs. Syeda Hamid, Mr. Vibhuti Nrayan Rai and personal guidance by Samar Hamid Sir are some of the great aspects we find at HSC. I count myself among the fortunate aspirants and a large share of my success goes to HSC.