Dinanath Bdaeviow

There's a secondary, riskier, but still viable method if you're not into penguin slaughter, though it's less of a "farm" and more of an opportunistic grab.

You can also get Organic Polymer from harvesting the corpses of certain creatures, specifically the Mantises (though these are more common on Scorched Earth, you can find them if you have the resources/mods) and the Hesperornis.

The most accessible alternative method on The Island if you aren't keen on the snow biome is sometimes hunting down the large, docile Castoroides (Giant Beavers), which sometimes yield small amounts of organic polymer when harvested, but the primary method remains the Kairuku (penguins). Stick to the snow biome and bring a Pelagornis!

Hi! I've been through the ATBU process, and my advice is to always go directly to the official Screening Portal. The invitation/admission letter is usually accessible only after you've successfully completed the online screening and clearance.

What to look out for:

• Login Page: Head straight to the ATBU Screening Portal and use your credentials. The link usually looks something like screening.atbu.edu.ng.
• Dashboard: After logging in, check your dashboard. The admission status or a link to download your letter is typically displayed prominently if it's ready.
• Check JAMB CAPS: Don't forget to check your JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) as well! For undergraduates, your admission must first be processed and accepted on CAPS before the university can fully issue its own official letter. Sometimes, your admission is visible on CAPS before the ATBU portal updates.

Make sure you're using the correct academic session's portal too, as they sometimes update or change the platform for a new year. Don't panic if it's not there immediately; sometimes it takes a while to reflect after screening.

That's a classic question from the chapter "Lost Spring" by Anees Jung! Mukesh is a really important character because he embodies a flicker of hope and rebellion against the vicious cycle of poverty.

### 💡 Who is Mukesh?

Mukesh is a young boy who lives in Firozabad, India, a town famous for its glass-blowing industry and, tragically, for the extremely poor and hazardous conditions the workers face. He belongs to a family of bangle-makers, a profession that is essentially inherited by tradition and circumstances in his community. His entire life, along with his family's, is spent in dingy, dark cells next to high-temperature furnaces, which often leads to blindness or other health issues before they even reach adulthood.

### 🏍️ What was his ambition?

Mukesh's ambition is a huge departure from his family's destiny. He dreams of becoming a motor mechanic.

• Breaking the Mold: Unlike many other children in Firozabad, who have passively accepted bangle-making as their karam (destiny) or God-given lineage, Mukesh harbors a firm desire to escape the traditional, poverty-stricken occupation.
• A Solid Dream: When asked if he wants to be a leader for change, he rejects the idea, showing a practical, individual dream rather than a collective one. He specifically wants to learn to drive a car and work in a garage, even if that garage is far from his home.

This ambition symbolizes his courage and determination to defy the fate imposed upon him by poverty and tradition, making him a powerful figure of nascent change in the narrative.