Things to consider before deciding your college

Now, after the release of the cut-off lists, it’s a very tough decision to chose and see which college to apply. This decision is very important as it will have an impact on your career. From where you have pursued your graduation holds lot of importance in the corporate world. Also since college life is different from your sheltered school life, it is very important that you study in a good college. College is a place for new beginnings and being in a college that is 'right' for you can make all the difference. In an attempt to help you decide which college to choose, I have enumerated certain things that will help you take this decision-:

1.    Make a list of colleges: The first step is to make a list of all the colleges that offer the course you want to take. In every city, there are many colleges that will offer courses you want to pursue. After making the list, you can research about that college by going through its website and talking to people about it.

2.    Know about the faculty: One of the most important factors that should help you decide on which college to study is academics. Hence, it's important for you to find out about the faculty. One way to do that is to talk to the students currently studying there.

3.    Placements: Another important thing to consider about a college is that does it offer good placements. Try to find out how many students from the college got picked up by companies, what companies come to recruit, average salary package students get, etc. This will help you know about college's reputation in the corporate world.

4.    Infrastructure & Facilities: There are certain courses that require certain facilities and equipments that will help students to learn and grow. Like science students require proper labs, for journalism students proper cameras, editing suites are required. Besides this, students need laptops, Wi-Fi environment, conference hall, etc. Make sure that the course you choose has the facilities required to give you a better learning experience and provides you help when required.

5.    Location: It should’nt be such an important criteria but choosing a college closer to home is everyone's preference. No one wants to travel long distance and get exhausted even before the classes start. Many students who are doing exhaustive courses like engineering or medicine move to different cities to study in their dream college. Hence, where your college is situated also makes a difference.

6.    Extracurricular activities: If you have interest in sports, debating, music or dance, then college will help you discover these talents. College is a place where you get the chance to bring out your hidden talents, and not just indulge in academic pursuits. It is best to choose a college which has provisions for the kind of things you are interested in like a debating club or theater team.

FRESHER AT BHARATI COLLEGE? NOT AN ISSUE By NISHTHA NAGPAL

FRESHER AT BHARATI COLLEGE? NOT AN ISSUE.

  

Bharati College, one of the top women’s college in West Delhi, is a constituent college of the University of Delhi is located in a serene and scenic campus and caters to about 2000 students, offering instruction in eleven disciplines in the Arts and Social Sciences and students can opt for honours courses in 8 of them. The College also offers a Master’s course in Hindi. It also offers part-time, self-financing courses in foreign languages (French, German and Russian) as well as computer courses to prepare students for the world of work.

Since 2009, Bharati College has been running an innovative programme to help integrate new entrants to college life. It is called a Extended Orientation Program: Bridging the Gap Between School and College. They run this programme at the very beginning of every new academic year for new entrants over their first three days in college. It is a full day programme where teams of teachers collaborate to prepare the materials and run the programme.

Over the years, it has been noticed that young women typically come from patriarchal setups where they are denied a voice of their own. At school, the dominant culture is of being spoon-fed, dependent on made easy study notes, rote learning and so on. This leaves them with little or no ability to articulate their thoughts, think independently and write coherently.

They at Bharati College believe that these are issues that need to be addressed urgently and in a focused manner right at the start of college life. These issues can be addressed through an intensive activity-driven orientation program that imparts skills and strategies needed for college and later life. The goal has been to help them cope with the demands of Academic Reading and Writing, even as they equip them with skills and strategies for dealing with their own problems and help them recognize their roles in the larger life of the country and the world. They have been using the integrated learning approach as it allows flexibility of interaction along with direct teaching supported by digital media. The students are encouraged to summarize, paraphrase, evaluate, and analyze a given issue or situation.

Interactive tasks are set around issues that impinge on their personal lives. From themes like fashion, lifestyle, peer pressure they move to academic reading and writing. Students are encouraged to apply the gathered information/ insights in different situations through group activities like role play, dramatization, debate, etc.

The impact of this programme has been very positive on students. They bond with the institution and teachers faster. Moreover, they do not feel like strangers groping to get familiar with a new place. Students make friends across subjects and sections and also teachers spot talent and potential leaders early. All in all, it is a win- win situation all round.

College and Schools Can Be this Much Different! By Vaishali

College and Schools Can Be this Much Different

In life there are those key- make or break moments that if bridged correctly, takes us to the next important phase of life. After school comes college, and young people who have undergone the transition from one to the other realize how different both lives are in spite their seeming similarities, while this transition is pleasurable and exciting but can also be very challenging. Some find it easy to shift from school to college, adjusting to all aspects of their new life. However, others struggle to face the changes and may even find them disappointing or depressing, but eventually endures it.

The phase of admission process is about to start as results are pouring out. Cut-off being declared by the university and counseling dates being announced, seems to be the gravest period for the students because of the increasing competitions, it triggers a great deal of anxiety and stress. Gone are those carefree days where everything was seemed to be served on the plate or can be quoted as spoon fed to us but college gives us the sudden bash of responsibilities and obligation on our shoulder to move forward and accept the reality.

·         In school we are more structured than college, which tends to address our personal freedom. Time is usually structured in a tight schedule of six long hours and has back to back class whereas college gives us free time in between classes.

·         School means everybody knows you and your life history. College means an opportunity to start from scratch, reinvent yourself, and be cooler than you were in school. You usually go to a local school. However, in the college, students are coming from the different parts of the state or country. This means everyone is given the chance to repackage their personalities.

·         School attendance is carefully monitored and is taken only once in the morning by the class teacher, whereas in college there is attendance for every class you attend, professors may not formally take attendance but certainly the percentage criteria is followed.

The school phase nurtures us for the further moral and higher studies whereas college phase becomes the mentor for us, which prepares us for the survival and moulds us into the reality of life. So the student should be armed with the right resources to cross each of life’s critical bridges. Moreover school, institutions, college and university, faculties, must have the fullest possible picture of the human being they will be working with in order to set up the best possible conditions for the success.

COLLEGE GOERS WASTING MONEY By Mudita Jha

COLLEGE GOERS WASTING MONEY

-Expensive Text books As freshers one don't know the exact scenario, this is a common mistake in the initial days. They spend bucks on expensive books, which have no use post few months. So the expensive ones can be taken on rent, than spending fortunes on them.
- Personal vehicle to boast Students who use public conveyance in their college life save pretty good sum of money in those 3-4 years. Like parking charges, sky rising petrol prices plus few mandatory accidents :D So yeah.
-Food Trust me or not, but this is the biggest factor that burns hole in one's pocket. Foooooood. Be it canteen, new food outlets, bunks, parties everything; people spend money like water on food. And later they regret.
-Credit card Use cash rather than using a credit card, else by the end of month you'll be deep down in debt, which can't be compensated.
Last but not least. - A relationship Nothing's more expensive than a girlfriend/boyfriend. Dates, gifts (to be precise one week anniversary gift, First hug anniversary gift, Valentine's gift, this gift that gift) :p everything. Beware guys.
But rest of all, just chill. After all, now you're in college so you must have got huge hike in your pocket-money. So enjoy.

The summer trend by Ayushi koul

The summer trend

Admission process has started in colleges and with that preparations for banging the college life with all new wardrobe. Shopping in bulk is something which girls do and is a big NO, this is because trend soon changes and you will be left with all outdated clothes plus bored only by looking at them even when you would have not wore them once.

so here are some tips which you can keep in mind when shopping or getting dressed up for college.

1. Buy stuff only and only for summers.

This is some thing very logical and basic but girls have this habbit of purchasing everything they like, so get away from that winter stuff and buy only what you will be able wear this summer. It is not essential that you have to wear only denim trousers try out something else of different material which looks classy and cool at the same time. Also avoid getting synthetic clothes for yourself because you wont be able to wear such things in the high humid and hot weather.

2. Avoid accessories.

Again the high humidity in the weather wont allow you to wear any kind of neckpieces or any other accessory.All you are going to get are rashes, if you wear them;instead you can pair up with nice stalls and light scarfs. It automatically changes the look and can give you a elegant as well as cool look according to the you wear it.

3. Why only bellies/shoes?

There are such great options for voguish footwears so why only go with bellies.Try out different footwear which gives a chick look. kolhapuri chapppals, jutties, slip-on sandals, ankle striped sandels etc. All these foot wears gives a unique flavour and can be worn with indian as well as western outfits. By pairing up properly one can get an amazing indo-western look.

4. The unforgettable SUNGLASSES.

Sunglasses is a must. Get a cool pair of sunglasses, it is an essential for protecing your eyes from burning sunrays and also gives stylish look, only when you have the right pair on, so choose rightly before purchasing a pair of sunglasses. Also avoid purchasing sunglasses from street vendors because those one will get lose very early and will also have some or the other defects.

5.The EVERGREENS

There are certain clothes which can never get outdated. Rugged jeans, tshirts, denim shirts, kolhapur chappals, sunglasses are some of them which you can choose for yourself this summer too. Pairing up these things with a simple high pony gives you a hot look every time. These clothes are really comfortable and makes one appearance stylish at the same time.

So go get yourself the best you can and be ready for the new fun phase of your life.

all the very best

by Ayushi koul 

MUST VISIT POCKET FRIENDLY PLACES BY: SALONI THAKUR

MUST VISIT POCKET FRIENDLY PLACES

                                                                

As you begin with your college life you will be constantly faced with the issue of deciding where to hangout and chill. Also as all of us know budget becomes an issue for all college students, unless you are the one who very rarely goes out. So here is a list of some fancy places in Delhi where you can get an amazing ambience and budgeted meals.

1.       RICOS

It’s located in north campus and is popular among students for its welcoming and comforting ambience and most importantly reasonably priced lip smacking food. Its book shelf acts as an attraction for many readers and you can while your order arrives.

LOCATION: 2526, first floor, above CCD, Hudson lane, Kingsway camp, GTB Nagar.

2.       SODA BOTTLE OPENER WALA

It’s a gem in khan market, as it serves the most authentic Parsi cuisine in Delhi. The Tiffin boxes and the steel plates in which the food is served are eye catching and would definitely attract your attention.

LOCATION: 73, khan market

3.       BIG YELLOW DOOR

It is known for its trendy drinks and amazing food at pocket friendly prices. A tilted yellow door, fancy lights and paper lamps make an enchanting environment. It is one of the most popular places among students and will definitely catch your attention.

LOCATION: H-8B, Vijay Nagar, opposite NDPL office.

4.       THE POTBELLY ROOFTOP CAFÉ

This place with all its unique graffiti and colorful ambience, this place has been the limelight for food joints worth exploring. It’s famous for its Bihari cuisine and is admired for its vibrant vivacious interiors.

LOCATION: 116c, 4^th floor, shahpurjat.

5.       OD’s

This is a place for all those who love momos. It is famous for its mouth watering tandoori momos . No other place can match up to its taste whether it’s vegetarian or non vegetarian tandoori momos. And on most days you need to wait to get a place.

LOCATION: 294, satyaniketan market.

6.       BEERYANI

Beer and biryani serve to be a perfect combination. This place offers good Indian food.  It is an amazing place for those who want to drink and dine with friends at a reasonable price.

LOCATION: shop 2, main market, opposite IIT Main gate, SDA.

How To Make New Friends In College?

How To Make New Friends In College?

There are moments in life when you will have to change your complete environment. Leaving your high school and going to college is one of those moments and it brings a radical change of scenery to your life.

Those moments of sudden change can bring both exhilaration and apprehension, it feels like everything is open again. You have a chance to reinvent yourself or grab opportunities to develop, but there are also some downsides. For example: you will have to make new friends. Especially when you are shy, that is not an easy task. Moreover, after the cut-off lists have been announced, and students have started taking admissions, the idea of  how you can make new friends in your college must have blown up your mind. And you also leave the friends you had for years and years, behind it might feel like you will never have such  strong connections again.

But don’t worry. You will find like-minded people wherever you go and especially in college or the university because you have so much in common already. Through this post, I shall try to help you to figure out ways of interacting with people and making new friends in college.

When you are starting to meet the new people, you might feel shy or insecure. In a way you are in a vulnerable position because there is a certain level of dependence on other people you are experiencing.  You are not sure will they accept you or not, what kind of impression will you leave, etc. Without any friends of your own every person can be the one that you will depend on for company.

This puts a lot of pressure on all the encounters with your fellow college mates. Some students in their first semester have a tendency to put their behaviour, and the responses of others under a magnifying glass.  They are usually bothered by questions like “Did I appear like a nice person in this interaction? Did others like me?”.

These questions that can haunt you in many situations, and if you think like that for a while, you first days at the college can became very stressful. Every encounter that could be an inspiring experience of getting to know somebody, can change into a competition of impressing and showing off.

Advice to you, simple as it might sound, is to just let go. Take a deep breath and let all the tension, expectations or pressure slide from your shoulders. People will then be able to see the person you are in everyday life.

Of course there are chances that some will reject you for it. That’s only natural. The thing is that only  your natural self will make you meet the people that are meant to be your true friends for life.

It sounds easy but it takes a lot of courage and practice to do so. If you are still not feeling comfortable in connecting with new people those social networking sites just might be what you need. You can always try talking to them through Facebook or Whatsapp if you feel shy talking to them face to face. In the end, I would just say that college life is full of new experiences and you must always be ready to open yourself to face them in order to become a better individual.