LSR : The far-fetched dream! by Manveen Kaur

LSR : The far-fetched dream!

Chori Chori, Chupke Chupke, LSR ko dekha karti thi
Jab bhi guzarti thi uske saamne se, yahi socha karti thi
Ye LSR kya hota hai? Ye LSR kya hota hai…””

‘”Aik ladki thi deewani si, Bluebells mein woh padhti thi

Getting into my dream college LSR’ had always been a far-fetched dream; a dream you often dream but never dream of it ever coming true. With the sky-rocketing cut-off’s and the hype that the boards are, assured me that i will never be able to make it. After a long and exhaustive period of vacations that were spent in anxiety and fear, one morning, CBSE, FINALLY decided to release our board results. Chills ran down my spine as the realisation struck me. THIS WAS IT. My destiny stood right in front of me. I gathered the guts and logged on to CBSE’s site. The internet had never taken this long. It seemed as though the gods were also having their bit of fun. What made the situation even worse were the incessant phone calls by the relatives and peers who had been long forgotten. Finally, the page loaded. My marks were right in front of me. To my, amazement. I had surpassed everyone's expectations. 97.25%! WOAH. They were way above my predictions. I was elated. I do not remember being as happy as i was that morning. But, the suspense still continued. The cutoffs were yet to be released. After a long wait, the cutoffs were released and to my stupefaction, i got into LSR in the first list itself. All this felt surreal. A dream that i had never thought of coming true, had been achieved.

On July 1,2015, i finally got the first opportunity to enter the gates of LSR. We were made to stand in queue outside the college. At 9am sharp the gates were opened and we all ran inside. This was a little hysterical. It seemed as though birds locked in a cage for years had finally been freed. On reaching the auditorium we were reassured by our college president. Everything was well planned and organised. After filling up the college forms we were sent to different rooms for other important formalities. I was pleasantly greeted by my department faculty and the president of the department. After a short interview with them i was sent to pay the fee and finally a photo was clicked for my identity card; a card that would now be a treasured possession for the rest of my life.

JULY 17th, was my first day at college. The memories of which are so vividly entrenched that i can narrate them in a wink of an eye. I woke up quite early, took a shower, had some nice breakfast and then got ready as quickly as possible, to avoid getting late. I was welcomed by a big bunch of friendly faces of fellow students, and many very friendly and helpful staff members were around to guide us around the building and tell us where we should be. The first morning in itself was very organised. The department welcomed us by performing various dances and songs. We also had an introductory talk by the principal, welcoming us to Lady Shri Ram College, and explaining what we should expect over the next several months we are going to spend as a part of the LSR family. The talk by my principal was one of the highlights of my first day at college. She really lifted up my spirits and made me proud of being an LSRian. We were shown the campus and were also asked to plant a sapling, after which we had a meeting with the faculty and the union of the department. The faculty introduced themselves and asked us if we had any queries or doubts. All queries were addressed adequately.

There were quite a few breaks during the morning to give me a chance to talk to a my fellow students, so when we were told to break up for lunch, I already had a new friend to go have refreshments with. We spent an hour or so getting to know each other, and we even got a couple of people to join us, so we immediately felt much less nervous about the whole “first day at a new college” thing. It was lovely to chat with someone who was in the same boat as me.

After the tour was over, we were free to go wherever we wanted to – this meant grabbing coffee with one of my new friends and chatting for another hour or so. So, as you can see, all in all, the first day of college really is nothing to be worried about. First of all, most of the things that you will be doing are administrative in nature, and all the rest is just socialising and having fun with your new class-mates. Trust me; my first day in college did not even approach the scariness that I had managed to build in my head by the time it arrived! And I am sure; it will be the same for you!

#College #life – most happening days by Puja Yadav

College life – most happening days

School days are the most perfect days of our life but college days are the most happening. 

We meet new people, see new places and  take a step towards our career.

But colleges are not meant for studies only. There is life beyond professor’s lectures. Most of the students believed this after spending some time in college.

Parthsarthy Rocks in Jawahar Lal Nehru University[JNU] campus. 

It is a gem of green spaces. One of the coolest places to hangout with friends and for couples to cuddle up in quiet corners. 

It just 5km distance from Hauz Khas metro station and after that you will be at the highest point in Delhi having wonderful wildlife like peacocks, foxes, scorpions and snakes though they don't bite and don't come out in daytime. The best time to visit this place is evenings watching sunsets,winds blowing and peacocks wandering around.

Very few people know about this place. It is one of the secrets of Delhi. This place reminds me of those lines from a song : 

Zindagi ek safar hai suhana..yaha kal kya ho kisne jana….

Tips for #College Notes Taking - by Arpita Singhal

Tips for College Notes Taking

While you might have been able to slide by without taking notes in high school, learning to take good notes is essential for most college students. Taking poor notes, or not taking notes at all, can have a detrimental effect on your grades. Read on to learn some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your classes and readings.

Pay Attention

More essential than any note-taking strategy is paying attention.Focus on what the instructor is presenting, and make an effort to learn the material right then and there:

1. Sit in a place where you can see and hear the professor clearly - the front of class is usually best (it's okay to be a nerd!).
2. Clear your space of any distractions that could prevent you from focusing on the class.
3. If you're taking notes on a computer, turn off your wireless connection so you're not tempted to go online.

Take Good Notes in Class 

Remember that you're a student, not a court reporter. You don't need to write down every word the instructor says.Write in phrases, not whole sentences, and use abbreviations to save time and hand cramps. Here are some of the things you'll typically want to include in your notes:

1. Info the professor puts on the board.
2. Facts you need to memorize, like names and dates.
3. Formulas you need to know, particularly in math or science courses.
4. Details emphasized by your professor (keep your ears perked up for signal phrases such as 'the most essential part is...' or 'this will be on the test').

Take Good Notes on Readings 

You'll have a lot more reading in college than ever before, and you'll sometimes need to refer back to specific passages for class discussions, exams, and essays. Here are some methods for taking notes on key ideas:

1. Highlight or underline text.
2. Use small sticky notes or flags, noting the line number, paragraph number, or first few words of text.
3. Write down info you want to remember in your notebook or on loose leaf paper, noting the page and paragraph numbers.
4. Record your thoughts in the margins as you read.
5. Write down any words or concepts you find challenging and want to spend more time on later .

Organize Your Notes 

Notes are pretty useless if they can't help you find information later. It's essential to write legibly and keep everything organized. There are no hard-and-fast rules for note organization, just find a system that works for you. Here are a few ideas:

1. Write the course name and date at the top of each page, just in case some pages get separated.
2. Keep all of your materials and reading notes for each course together.
3. Arrange your notes chronologically.

Experiment and Find What Works for You 

Ultimately, you'll need to decide which note-taking strategies work best for you. Fortunately, you'll get regular feedback through grades on exams and quizzes. If your grades are good, keep the system you've got. If your grades could be better, do some readjusting.

GOOD LUCK :D

5 #college must haves by Vallari

5 college must haves

College life is the most awaited time of a student’s life,  as it brings one certain kind of freedom , freedom from strict deadlines, rules & regulations of school and of course, school uniforms! While you plan to flood your wardrobe with the trendiest of clothes and accessories , here are a few basic wardrobe essentials which every college going student must own.

 

A big bag 

No, no one goes to college carrying a single notebook in their hands. It only happens in Karan Johar’s movies or may be if you reside in college premises. There is so much you need to carry, your books, assignments, water bottle, umbrella, deodorant, scarf , wallet and of course your make up! Hence a big durable bag with lots of pocket should be on top of your shopping list.

Flip flops 

From canteen to classes, from classes to corridors, from corridors to cinema halls, from cinema halls to cafes, you need to running around. From one place to another. Changing one metro for another. And in these times flip flops come to your savoir; they are not only super comfortable but also let your feet breathe. From flat to platform ones, markets are flooded with flip flops in every hue and color.

Sunglasses 

Along with being great fashion accessories, sunglasses also protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.  Pick one according to your face’s shape and size and up the oomph factor.

P.S- DO NOT WEAR THEM INDOORS.

Lots of Tees 

T- shirts are every college going student’s best friend, no matter how many sultry spaghettis, cute dresses or trendy kurtis you may have nothing is as comfy and cool as a basic cotton T-shirt.

A formal shirt 

While being casual and comfortable is the key for college dressing. There are times when we have to attend a few formal meetings, deliver presentations, appear for interviews and a simple , formal, crisp shirt is enough to take care of all that and makes sure you look a little less messy and well, well mannered.

Though these are a few important essentials what matters the most in every aspect of life is your confidence.

An adequate amount of confidence and a positive approach are the keys to achieve your goal (and they'll also make up for all the trendy clothes you don't own.)

Happy admissions :)

#Admissions at #DU is an amazing #experience by Manisha Panchal

The Path to success is never easy

Delhi University stands for excellence and brilliance.Its the mecca for learning the way of life. The immense popularity that DU enjoys in the country and overseas presently, is hugely responsible for the maddening rush every year at the admissions time. I vividly recall my time in 2014 as a baffled teenager, unknown to the ways of the world, arriving at the famed campus.

It intrigued me! 

The endless hour's lines.
The crowd. 
The gamut of admission seekers. 
The very charm of it all was over whelming. 

The appealing introduction about the college from volunteers and favour in knowing the college premises seems a relief in an unknown crowd. 

The authorities do need to take certain strategic decisions and implement them in order to smoothen the process for the aspirants.

With every passing year, the rush for admissions is increasing by leaps and bounds along with the cut offs. The lucky few get the college and the course of their choice, whereas, others have to settle down for different and perhaps not so likeable options available.


The on campus residence being extremely limited is also another issue of concern for non-delhiites for which they have to run an extra mile.

Admissions at DU is an amazing experience. 

People who have lived it know what I am talking about! :)

How crucial is May and June post #12th #exam results by Jaidita Seth

May and June

College fascinates everyone, it's like this new undiscovered chapter of our life, an unknown voyage, an adventure. But between this exiting time and the life ahead us there is this period of utmost desperation, dark clouds of uncertainty engulf our lives, that period is the Month of MAY and JUNE.

When we are fresh out of 12th class with sweet bitter feelings we await our results and once we have it. We turn to the next phase of our lives "college".

Then it all begins, the desperation to get in, going colleges to college, praying day and night that you made the cut. You know what you got, there's no hope for maybe now, it's time to face the hard truth and decide!

Decide what do you want to do with your life, who do you want to be for the rest of your life, a doctor, an engineer, an artist, a journalist or something else entirely.

It's a lot of pressure and you may feel overwhelmed.

But you know what you'll get through it you'll and you know how I know because  I got in as well.

So don't worry try your level best and remember you'll get in and when you do you'll never want to leave.

5 #Tips for #admission in #University of Delhi by Riddhima.R.Srivastava

5 Tips for admission in University of Delhi

If aiming at admissions in Delhi University than the actual outlook should be beyond cut off but on certain other major choices for building decent career after graduation. Basically, the selection process is one criterion but don’t solely be depended on it and think twice about all your available options and interests. University offers wide variety of courses and is leading a team of 70+ colleges so don’t be worried about the percentage but about other alternatives which one not might tell you personally.

Course over college: 

One inside information for students is on the graduation degree of the university the college name is not mentioned. Although, you are right in opting for a college having great name but compromising with your course will fetch you no bonus points in return. If you are firm about certain significant areas for developing your career than don’t subtle with other courses even if offered by the most reputed colleges.

Brand name: 

Running and hyping about the best DU colleges is not smart enough. I don’t disagree with the fact that these colleges have been prominently making mark over the years and even your parents fancy about them. But if you are taking admission in Hansraj College for B.A Programme which is famous for science streams than you are making a big mistake.

Post campus life: 

Every student has fantasies of a happening and joyous college life but if your course demands off campus colleges as a better preference than don’t think twice. Off-campus colleges are also equivalently surrounded youth oriented places. In addition to that, you can have best of both worlds by attending the major fests and events in campus colleges at the peak celebration time.

Preference to faculty than peer members: One should not judge his/her options according to the crowd or the infrastructure but lay emphasis on the faculty and facilities in the college. Even if the crowd is not happening or intellectual the facilities in the college with help you sharpen your skills. The faculty member will guide you to polish you interest fields and monitor you for better opportunities in life.

Wait for the climax to get a turn: According to the selection process if you do not qualify for the willing course in the first cut off than don’t lose hope. Wait for the last cut off but don’t negotiate with the course and college for avoiding future regrets.

Hope these insides support to make a firm choice and you land in the right place headed in the right direction.

#Delhi #University #sought after #courses in brief by Smita Ghosh

DU- sought after courses

Delhi University (DU) is a concoction of a number of colleges offering you with courses from every sphere of life. It provides you courses from Bachelor in commerce to Bachelor in Life science. There are certain colleges famous in DU for some specific courses unlike other universities. It can give a clear choice of idea to prefer which college will serve you the best. DU comes with a perfect blend of perfect college and course combination. There are certain looming courses in today’s time for the youngsters who urge themselves to a great extent to grab that specific course. Some of the acclaiming courses which gets the utmost preference are in the field of commerce, business, English, science, psychology or even just simply B.A (program).Now, when the students are done with their choices, comes the question of selecting the right college for the specific course to get the best faculty and exposure in that particular arena.

Here are some of the recommended courses in Delhi University with the distinguished colleges which is best suited for that particular course-

1. B.COM (Bachelor in commerce) - B.COM is a must choice for the students who opted for commerce in their Higher Secondary schooling unlike some exceptions who change their preference out of their own will. The best college for B.COM in Delhi University is Sri Ram College for Commerce (SRCC), Lady Sri Ram (LSR), Shaheed Bhagat Singh College and Indraprastha College for women.

2. B.A (H) ECO (Bachelor in economics) – There are many students who would like to use their educational qualifications remuneratively to get into the fields of banking sector or for civil services. For them, choosing economics honors is wise enough. The selective renowned colleges for this course are Sri Ram College of commerce, College of vocational studies, Hindu and LSR.

3. B.A (H) Psychology (Bachelor in psychology) – A student who is interested in doing industrial psychology, child psychology and applied psychology. The best college offering psychology in DU are LSR, Gargi and Indraprastha College for women. Psychology is a course which has been hyped in the recent ages among the students.

4. B.A (H) English (Bachelor in English literature) – Any person who has interest in reading, writing and imagining power would desire for this course. Becoming a scriptwriter or finding careers in the field of journalism, advertising or teaching is also an influential reason to choose this course. The best institution offering this course is Jesus & Mary College, LSR, Miranda House and Sri Venkateswara College.

5. BBA (Bachelor of business administration) - This is an commerce based course where a full-fledged knowledge is given to the students about the business world and of the economic activities .There are not many colleges in DU to provide this course.  The best suited college for the Course is Shaheed Sukhdev College for business studies.

6.  B.A (Programme) – Students who want to give preference to other career choices in their life’s like cracking banking, law and civil services entrances go for this course. In addition to that, students having comparatively low percentage in their mark sheets and still have that impulse to study in Delhi University choose this course. The best college suited for this course is Kirorimal College, Hansraj College, and Sri Venkateswara College.

Therefore, at the end of the scene a student should have a clear picture of the selected course to choose and prefer the course over the college because ultimately, what counts at the end of the graduation period is the potentiality and the knowledge you gain!

Hope this blog accounts as a good path finder for you.