PCJS Ji
I might not have reached a very high grade by keeping my form unaffected, but I am sure trying to get THERE. As for my grade, I would rather leave the judgement to the respectable and venerable elders of the school rather than me self-judging my level.
When I speak of standing out, I picture the following:
Being a part of today's society, yet having courage to your convitions that make you so 'different'... looking 'different' from them all, yet being the one people would love to get to know more... living by your beliefs with confidence, yet sending the vibes of friendliness and oneness, and most importantly, not feeling intimidated by what 'others' are doing and falling for it by calling it 'my life, my choice!' attitude...developing a persona that oozes confidence, and not shame for looking different.
It is very easy to flow with the current, but the real challange comes when you flow against it and yet come out a winner.
Sorry Singh Man, for a poor example, but I don't mind any of it as long as I have got my point across!