Ssentongo Douglas

He could well have announced his arrival as a young and enterprising gentleman with
tremendous potential to do well in his chosen field. Yes, he is Ssentongo Douglas, a third year
Bachelor of Business Management student from Uganda. With a firm resolve to graduate with honours, Douglas has
always endeavoured to secure a great future. He is focused and determined to succeed. On
campus, he is someone you can always look up to when you need the extra help in or outside the classroom. GCC World Correspondents,Vibha Luvenia m and Dharmik engaged a lovely chat with the humble Gardenian.
Up Close & Candid
GCC World: Congratulations of being the Gardenian of the Month. How would you like to introduce yourself to the readers?
Douglas: Thank you! To begin, I owe my success to the one above, family, GCC and my friends. I am in my final year of the Bachelor of Business Management course and hail from Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.
GCC World: Tell us something about your family and childhood?
Douglas: I come from a humble Christian background, a family of eight, my sister and six brothers. My father is a business consultant back home while my mother heads an NGO working for the welfare of Aids orphans.My childhood was a journey of numerous experiences that taught me the simple fact that the world expects many things from us.
GCC World: Uganda to India, how do you feel being in this land of diversities?
Douglas: (Smiles) India! It is a good country. I appreciate the people for what they are, that is the reason I find my stay comfortable. I have had pleasant moments in the country and do not regret having made the decision to come over. What I dislike is the habit of spitting in public places and looking at those of dusky descent as in a funny way.
GCC World: Why did you opt for BBM and what next after the course?
Douglas: Life is all about management. They say charity begins at home. Likewise, if I learn how to manage my life, I will effectively be able to manage others. I would like ot help underprivileged children, preferably HIV/Aids affected orphans.
Reading through your work profile, it is evident you are a person who likes interacting with different kinds of people. If that is true, tell us your reasons and how you manage to keep cool and patient with people from different walks of life?
(thoughtful) for everyone I meet, he or she completes my step in life. ‘No man is an Island, so they say. I believe there is a lot to learn from each and everyone. God has given me the ability to love people and that is what I simply do.
How do you manage your time-studies, sports, drama and community service.Douglas:
Time is controlled by man and it should not be the other way round.
GCC World: Your role in drama?
Douglas: I have always been an actor and at times a writer. I love to take part in plays with a social message.
What does GCC mean to you?
I am proud to be a Gardenian and will always carry high the flag of GCC. The college has given me the platform to live up to my potential.
GCC World: Best and worst moments at GCC?
Douglas: I have had a good time at the college. Which one do I pick? One sad incident took place when I had just joined the college. I was in the college bus and the seat next to me was vacant. A lady boarded the bus and remained standing. I offered her the seat but she declined and remained standing all the way. I was shocked and felt insulted.
GCC World: Message to Gardenians?
Douglas: Tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.. Make the best use of all opportunities you get every day. Life is full of hurdles but these should not put you down you are still they same wonderful person you have always been. Always thank and be proud of being a Gardenian because few people get the privilege of studying in a first class college like we do. Appreciate every one for whom they are because they are to assist you in the walks of life. Let it be a security guard at the gate, that person is put there to assist you. Life is a not a brief candle for us. It is a sort of splendid torch we have got hold of for the moment and we should make it burn as brightly as possible before passing it on to future generations. If you put in efforts to do something always do your best and you will be rewarded. Sorrows are an inevitable part of life but you must never forget that you are stronger than your sorrow. The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called bad friends, red lights called enemies, caution lights called family. You will have flats called jobs. But if you have a spare wheel called determination and an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, you will make it to a place called success. Always be positive.. Most important of all Put God first in every thing you do.
Nickname(s): Denzel, Daga
B/D:November 22
Outfit: Formals (may be)
Hangout Haka
Favorite dishes: Indian: Chicken Kabab
Uganda: Posho and Chicken
Hobbies: Listening to Gospel Music, Community Service, Cooking, MC, Drama
Sports: Football
Best Movie(s): Titanic, Taare Zameen Par, That’s Life MWATTU
Favourite Actor: Denzel Washington
Best Actors: Halle Berry
best place: India –Kerala Uganda – Kampala
Best Music: Gospel
Best book: My Journey Back to My Life
Favourite Spotsman: Christiano, Myself
Musician: Bill Gaitha, Vocal Band
Interest: Serving the Community Personal
Best friend(s): Mom, Ankita Verma
Roll model: Dad, Chairman, Dr. Joseph V.G.
best moment: Everyday
Worst Moment: I always look at the other side of life
Inspiration: Nature
you love: Being honest
you hate: Liars
you fear: Death before service to my society
you enjoy: Being with friends and children
Dream career: Contribute towards helping HIV/ Aids
Motto in life: I can do all the