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Throwing light to my college life

The night before my college orientation at VIT Chennai, I lay on my bed, eyes wide open, as a whirlwind of thoughts danced through my mind, painting vivid images of what college life would be like. I knew I wasn't alone in this sleepless excitement—thousands of students, just like me, were caught in their own web of imaginations. But here's the thing: while most were probably fretting about future placements or wondering about the romantic escapades they'd experience, my thoughts wandered elsewhere, to something I believed was far more crucial—fun.

You see, I didn’t just attend school; I survived a place that felt more like a prison. The rigid rules, the suffocating discipline—it drained the fun out of everything. So, when I imagined my college life, all I could think about was: "Will I have fun at VIT?"

Now, fast forward two months into my journey at VIT, and the answer to that burning question? It's...complicated. Let's just say, the reality has been a mixed bag. For starters, every day I embark on a 4-5 hour journey to and from campus for just 3 hours of classes. If that isn't the epitome of student-life irony, I don’t know what is!

I also thought I’d be immersed in a cultural melting pot, surrounded by students speaking a medley of languages, soaking in diversity. But to my surprise, my class is made up entirely of Tamil speakers. And you know what? I love it! It’s like an immersive language course, and honestly, it's great for the first year.

Another misconception I had? "Look good on the first day; first impressions last forever," they say. Well, that quickly flew out the window when I realized VIT is a sprawling campus where walking miles from one block to another is a daily workout. Let's just say, staying fashionable while sprinting between classes is an impossible feat.

Ah, and weekends! I was naive enough to think Saturdays and Sundays would be my downtime. Imagine my shock when I discovered that not only do we have classes on weekends, but sometimes, even exams! Traumatizing, to say the least.

Then there are the clubs and forums. I had grand plans to immerse myself in all sorts of activities. But with the endless hours spent commuting and the deluge of assignments and records to write, I’ve barely scratched the surface of extracurricular life.

Mindfulness Club

Car Stunt- a pre-TechnoVIT event

But for every challenge, VIT has also given me moments that make up for it. Onam celebrations, Pre-technoVIT events, Voice-it competitions, movie promotions, workshops, hackathons—the energy on campus is electric. And with exciting upcoming events like TechnoVIT and Vibrance on the horizon, there's no shortage of things to look forward to.

Funny enough, while I initially expected my inbox to be flooded with reminders about assignments, exams, and grades, VIT has instead been sending me a constant stream of emails about events, clubs, and activities happening all around me. It’s a reminder that life here is about more than just academics—there’s a vibrant world of opportunities beyond the classroom.

So, my answer to the question I had that sleepless night? It’s not black and white. It’s all about management. It’s all about balancing priorities. Initially, I thought I should focus solely on academics, but

then I shifted to wanting to dive into extracurriculars. But now, I realize VIT isn’t about choosing between the two—it’s about mastering the art of juggling both. That’s why VIT is more than a place to learn—it’s a place to grow.

And if you ask me, that’s the kind of fun I was really looking for...


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