A Glimpse into Life
at North Campus
A seconds worth of silence, followed with roars of cankerous
questions by swarms of men approaching you from every possible angle.
“Hindu-Hansraj-Kirrorimal?” ask some, while the others yell “Shri Ram-Daulat
Ram-Miranda?” right into your face. You look at the first person who catches
your eye, and state your destination with slight unease. “Bees rupay” he
proclaims, momentarily holding up a peace sign with one hand while wildly
motioning you with the other to follow him away from the crowd and towards his
rickshaw. You push your way through the remaining scorned men, and take the
first step out of the Vishvavidyalaya Metro Station.
Welcome to the forever bustling, always coruscating and the
ever vibrant North Campus! The arena for love, the battleground of politics,
the field of endless discussions over sumptuous food and the domain of all
possible pursuits! The potentiality of activities here are endless; let’s have
a look at some of them.
1. Extracurricular Galore!
One of the best things about colleges in North Campus is
that they are all barely a few minutes away from each other, and usually boast
of having a variety of clubs and societies that you could involve yourself
with- Debating, Theatre, Singing, Dancing, NSS, NCC, Enactus, Photography,
Films, Books and Travelling societies are just a few amongst a plethora of
others. Involving yourself in these activities wouldn’t just boost your CV or
cure the monotony of everyday routine; it would also give you a chance to
learn, interact and make new friends on campus!
2. Bring me the Food!
3. Hello Shopaholics!
Shopaholics have some good news here- Both women and men!
North Campus is famous for boasting about its absolutely favourite shopping
destination, Kamla Nagar! Fondly known as “K-Nags” for some reason, it’s the
land where brands meet their fake counterparts, where prices are cheap and the
buys are not usually regretted. You’ll also be 20-30 minutes away from
Connaught Place, Khan Market, Sarojini, Lajpat Nagar and a whole bunch of other
shopper’s paradises in Delhi!
4. Academic Life!
Life’s all about balance, and you’ll soon find yourself
trying to juggle social activities with academics! Deadlines are usually
unforgiving, and reading lists aren’t short of being endless, so you’ll also
need to find time and spaces to occasionally put your face-in-a-book. But not
to worry! You could take your books and assignments to quiet cafes at Kamla and
Hudson, visit your college library or find a shady corner in the vast college
lawns and allow nature to accompany you in simplifying all those complex
theories and works.
5. Fests!
The fest season is definitely the most exciting one of the
year, where spirits run high, watching celebrities perform live becomes an
everyday affair and finding more men inside the girl’s colleges becomes a
common sight. From Miranda House’s Tempest, to SRCC’s Crossroads, From Hindu’s
Mecca to the numerous other college and department fests, this season will most
certainly keep you on your toes!
6. Independence!
DU is all about giving its students a sense of freedom to
explore their hobbies and passions, to discover, create and take on exciting
challenges, meet new people from across colleges and learn from the classrooms
and beyond. It’ll be an assault on the senses, a rollercoaster of a realm where
time would race at some moments, and come to a complete standstill in others.
Be sure to make it a memorable journey!
