#Scored #less? No need to #worry by Himani Cheema

#Scored #less? No need to #worry

With the CBSE board results out, admission hush-hush is on with anxiety which college students will end up in. 

Yes the competition is hot out there but you needn’t get downhearted if you’ve scored between 40%-70%. The educational field is vast and there is a place for everyone. While there is a ballyhoo regarding University of Delhi, many don’t know about a few private universities providing quality education out there. Not all private universities are bad. Well-known courses like BBA aren’t there at DU but are available in private universities. It is better to opt for a course serving your interest rather than being in a college of DU which does not provide the course you’ve wanted to get into. 

Always put your course before college and study the background of the college before you take admission into it. 

In most cases, the rankings shown by various universities aren’t transparent. If you plan to go into a private university, you should be aware of its fee-structure, the faculty and the course criteria. Also, you always have the option of enrolling yourself in Delhi University’s School of Open Learning which offers numerous courses like English(hons), B.com(hons), Political Science(hons) etc. You will be awarded a DU degree once you complete 3 years of education. There are a number of job-oriented courses such as Hotel Management, Fashion designing etc. It is advisable for you to do some research and dig out various good options you may find suitable for your career. 

There is plenty of fish in the sea, all you need is to catch the right one! 

Good luck!

The #Month of the #Bewildered by Sherry Verma

The #Month of the #Bewildered

  

Let’s start this out by being straightforward. Back in school, you knew what to do. You knew your subjects, you knew your studies, and all you needed to concentrate on was securing good grades. There was absolutely no confusion. However, if choosing between Science, Commerce and Humanities left you perplexed, then you’re about to face something a lot worse.

Now I don’t mean to scare you or anything. I will in fact, tell you how to face this time period. Let’s call it the Month of Bewilderment. 

During this one month of filling out application forms, sitting for entrances and waiting for the cut-off lists and results, students have a huge question mark impressed on their brains. 

This huge question mark represents all the questions that the students are completely bothered by during this period. What course? Which college? What will I do after obtaining the degree? In what field will I work? Is this what I wish to do 5 years from now?

 

These are exactly the kind of questions students struggle with on a daily basis during the month of bewilderment. We’re expected to know the answers to all those questions and in order to do that, more often than not, we make stupid, uninformed decisions. 

What this time period in my opinion, should be called, is the Month of the Bewildered. More than to the confusions that surround us, this month belongs to us, the confused. Someone needs to sit the students down and tell them that it’s okay to be confused. It’s okay to not know what you wish to do after college. It’s okay to not know where you see yourself in a few years.

Students need to follow their heart, and analyze their desired path before starting the journey. Make an informed decision, or don’t make it at all. The best is to always walk where your interest lies. But in case you’re confused about it, don’t be afraid to seek expert advice and don’t hesitate to speak up.

And always remember, you’re not the only one. So don’t fry your brain cells, and take it easy.