“Enjoy your first year as much as you can. Make good friends (choose wisely), get into some sport or game, hobbies are helpful too. At the same time don't skip on classes thinking you can get away with the 0% attendance policy. Attending classes will not only keep you up to date with stuff, but will also save your time on the days before exams (you won't have to abuse impartus), and you can spend more time on other activities, games or sports you like.
-Anonymous
“Don't try too hard to be influential, it pushes you to get involved in really unnecessary stuff.Try to study a little more in the first year, but nothing to worry about even if you don't.
Second year onwards, while choosing humanities and electives, just choose what you like and have an interest in. Don't get swayed away by others' opinions and advice regarding this. The best humanities that I've done are those I got by chance which most people advised me not to take.
Just don't stop exploring.”
-Anonymous
“Second year is the last year of your college life where you will get time to explore any field of life that you would have wanted to explore. You will have maximum time and energy along with almost zero burdens of placements or your future. Do not idle away your time. Always remember that millions in our country would give everything to have the opportunities that you have. But, in the rat race, do not forget to take a moment to relax and enjoy. It is extremely important to be patient, others might succeed in earlier stages of their life, but you, my friend, should look at the big picture and develop in all aspects as a person. Persistence is key.”
- Aditya Agarwal
There’s no need to join so many clubs/departments.One department to understand how fest is organised is enough and no need to continue in that department in 2nd year. Along with that, one club- which aligns with your interests (also, try getting a POR if you are really into that club's activities). But, do join 1 of either or both but not more than this.
Coming to academics
I know every subject would not be your cup of tea, try to be average in those subjects, but do find at least 2 subjects which you find interesting and start going to those 2 classes, and get an A- or A in those. It would make your CG decent around 7.5+. It's the most ideal case according to me, because if cg is below 7, it becomes really difficult to increase the CG to around 8.
Also, in your entire life, you won't find friends better than these guys which you will become friends with in your first 2 years of college. “
-Anonymous
“If you want to make a career in IT, I can't stress this enough, start Competitive coding early! 1st year is the best time to start. Explore competitive coding. That skill will help you throughout your life. It is interesting but takes time to learn and master. Web/app development or ML/data science is not going to get you a job. Clubs and departments are good for recreational purposes and to probably make more friends to enjoy with, don't skip out on them, you should enjoy college life. Rather than studying full time, do smart work. Play some sports, go to the gym, follow your passion. But don't let your recreational activities or passion hinder your acads. Having a CGPA of 8+ is pretty important; otherwise, you'll face issues in higher education.”
- Arnab Mukherjee
“You won't learn everything in your classroom. The courses, though necessary, aren't sufficient. Try to know more about the topic while studying it. Don't try these just a week before Midsems and compre. But every weekend an hour or two should be sufficient. You can literally study much more from resources as simple as YouTube. Use your time wisely and do learn skills while also enjoying your college life.”
- Prajwal Rajesh Devene
“CG is an important thing. Try to maintain a decent CG, it will definitely help.
Technical clubs are better for your CV as well as are more fun.
Get out of your room and make new friends randomly, play outside, explore.
Do not compromise yourself for the sake of fitting in with people.”
-Anonymous
“Enjoy, do everything you can. But not at the cost of academics. You don't need to study day and night or maintain 80% attendance, but keep your acads in control.
Explore the library, the shelves. Take up random books, be it politics or fiction or documentary. The first year won't come back.
Be practical with your lives. Be ambitious, but not impractical.
Try to get aware about things.”
-Tanmay Srivastava
“This is probably what I would have told my younger self:
Don't go hard too on yourself. I understand you want a good CG and a good B.E degree at the end of your first year, but learn to manage your time and allow yourself to socialize and pursue hobbies as well.
Approach professors early on in your college life to get a taste of what kind of work goes on in academia. It would also help you narrow down on what you would want to pursue after college.”
-Anonymous
“Go for as many inductions in 1-1. Decide who you want to work for later. Don't feel shy to learn/do something new. If you don't do it now, you'll never do it. Work during fests. You won't enjoy the fest if you aren't in the organizing committee. Sure, you'll have a lot to do, but a fest isn't a fest for someone who hasn't contributed to it. Sure it's rewarding to have a good CG, but don't prioritize it over something you're passionate about. Because once you do that, there's no going back.”
- Palash
“Make sure you find the right friends. Right friends are people who are there for the fun times, but who also guide you to the right path which builds you up for your future.
For the people who think CGPA is not important, it is. For those who think CGPA is the only important thing, it's not. College is about striking a fine balance between acads, co-curricular activities, romance and friends. Keep that balance and you'll be happy and successful.
Also, try to practically apply everything you learn (or at least google why what you learnt was important and where it is used).”
-Anonymous
Disclaimer: The points given above are the views and steps taken by the individual. They are not fixed steps and guideline to base your college upon. Our hope is to inspire students so they can take the necessary steps here after. We hope you like it!