Delhi University Professor’s Emotional Farewell to Students Is the Wholesome Content the Internet Needed

In a world of rushed deadlines and unread messages, a Delhi University professor just reminded everyone what teaching really looks like — and the internet is loving it.

Dr Kavita K, a professor at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, achieved viral fame when she shared on her LinkedIn a very emotional post about expressing how very difficult it is to say goodbye to students at the end of every semester. Being that the semester system is such a fast, moving one, she thought that teachers hardly get the time to truly know their students before it is already time to move on.

Saying goodbye to students at the end of every semester is never easy, she wrote in a post adding that the older annual system allowed deeper bonds, more understanding, and stronger academic relationships.

However, the thing that melted most hearts was the WhatsApp message that she had sent to her students after their final exam.

In that message, she commended them for finishing what she called a long paper, appreciated their effort throughout the course, and wished that their diligence would reflect in their results. Besides, she disclosed that she would not be dealing with any general elective courses in the forthcoming semesters, hence, making the note even more special.

Her message ended with simple but powerful wishes: confidence, happiness, and success in life.

Social media users were quick to react, calling it a reminder of the emotional labour teachers put in — often silently — while navigating the fast-paced semester system. Many said the post made them nostalgic about their own college mentors who shaped not just their careers, but their lives.

Interestingly, this isn’t Dr Kavita’s first viral moment. Last year, she drew attention for replying to a student's text message that was sent at 3:49 am with an ingenious message, thus once again confirming that some teachers really go beyond class in their care.

Her warm message was like a light in the darkness of school life which is mostly regarded as a simple business, thus pointing out that teaching is primarily about caring and connecting with the students, not just about the syllabi.