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'''''Brace yourselves, a long message is coming''''' | '''''Brace yourselves, a long message is coming''''' | ||
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== Academic Success == | |||
* Safe CGPA: | * Safe CGPA: | ||
: Please, please maintain at least a safe CGPA ( 8+ for non-CSE, 7.5+ for CSE ) throughout your college life. No matter which profession you later switch to, this will always be judged. The best time to get a high CGPA is, you guessed it right, your first year... Another point to remember your 2nd and 3rd years have the most important topics of your subject, so try not to doze off in class. | : Please, please maintain at least a safe CGPA ( 8+ for non-CSE, 7.5+ for CSE ) throughout your college life. No matter which profession you later switch to, this will always be judged. The best time to get a high CGPA is, you guessed it right, your first year... Another point to remember your 2nd and 3rd years have the most important topics of your subject, so try not to doze off in class. | ||
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== Career Development == | |||
* Tips(Internships, projects, aptitude tests): <br> | * Tips(Internships, projects, aptitude tests): <br> | ||
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* Online part-time work: Try to earn your own pocket money with easy part-time opportunities for creative writing, social media marketing etc available on Internshala. The skillset is useful and the money could keep you financially stable. <br><br> | * Online part-time work: Try to earn your own pocket money with easy part-time opportunities for creative writing, social media marketing etc available on Internshala. The skillset is useful and the money could keep you financially stable. <br><br> | ||
== College Life and Socializing == | |||
* Enjoy college life to the fullest: <br>Yess, this sounds cliche but it is so very true. Try to explore things and get out of your comfort zone. It's not all about marks and labs, you NEED to have a life out of it. The best way to do this? Socialise :) Oh also, make sure you take advantage of Tathva and Ragam. With the right gang, it will be your best night in college. And seriously do take pictures of you in class and everyday life, you will be missing these when you look back. | * Enjoy college life to the fullest: <br>Yess, this sounds cliche but it is so very true. Try to explore things and get out of your comfort zone. It's not all about marks and labs, you NEED to have a life out of it. The best way to do this? Socialise :) Oh also, make sure you take advantage of Tathva and Ragam. With the right gang, it will be your best night in college. And seriously do take pictures of you in class and everyday life, you will be missing these when you look back. | ||
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== Food and Leisure == | |||
* Great food places to try: When you go back to offline sem, uphold our legacy and try out in Kattangal:<br> | * Great food places to try: When you go back to offline sem, uphold our legacy and try out in Kattangal:<br> | ||
: 1) Wez Cafe<br> | : 1) Wez Cafe<br> | ||
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== Common rookie mistakes to avoid == | |||
* Losing your college ID card/grade card/library book | * Losing your college ID card/grade card/library book | ||
* Messing with the hostel wardens | * Messing with the hostel wardens | ||