To Sir, With Love...

It was last Saturday that I was reading the newspaper, sipping my coffee when my phone buzzed, it was a message on Facebook. Well, I thought who could be awake so early in the morning to message me. To my surprise it was Parveen Sir, apne English Communication Skills waale Parveen Sir. Had been in touch with him for quite sometime - on and off though.

The message was short and sweet, it read "I'm leaving Amity in December, resigned..." and for few seconds I didn't know how to respond, what to say, had no words. To that he added "tum log binaa maza nahi aa raha hai yaar.." From the past few interactions we have had, I knew it was no more a teacher-student relationship, we had turned friends (at least that's what I feel) so I responded as any friend would do, "Toh ab kis or ?" to which he told, "Apni Taraf..."

And then came all the memories of him taking our communication skills lecture in first sem in E3-216 (if I remember correctly) and the then CR being late to class gave a reason ki "Metro ke aage Kutta aagaya..." and this became the tagline, something with which we associated our CR and the class in general too. 

Initial days were boring, specially when Parveen sir become strict, and made us read aloud stories and what not. Plus those surprise tests to write a letter to editor or probably an essay and none of us remembered the format of writing a letter :P Ah good ol days...

One good thing that happened to CS4 was probably that he was our Communication Skills professor for almost the entire tenure of 4 years (maybe a semester we had someone else) but we had seen his style of teaching change a lot over the years, from writing letters to editors to having mock interviews in the final semester to making videos and uploading on youtube as a part of assignments were pretty good. I know not many were fond of it but I did enjoy it :P

Lastly, this blog. This was also a part of one of our semester, you would have realized that based on the frequency the posts are made here. I was made the blog administrator then and trusted with the work of creating and managing the authors on the blog. So, that time we had frequent articles posted weekly, the final summaries and videos too. I'm glad that I myself took inspiration from this and started writing blogging from the same day when I created this blog - currently writing at socialmaharaj.com, and that has seriously helped a lot. 

So I had mentioned to Parveen Sir, that I will write a small post on the class blog to thank him for all that he had done for us, and I just remembered that when I was talking to Neil today. So thanks to him too ;) But Parveen Sir has been instrumental for making us what we are today. For all those elocution sessions, the mock interviews and obviously the debates, those have surely improved everyone's skills and will surely help all of us.

I wish we were there to give you a great farewell, but unfortunately that couldn't happen :( It was great meeting a person like you and will definitely be connected in future.

Thanking you, on behalf of the entire CS4 family,

Atulmaharaj 

Life at Amity- by Suveshi Sharma

Life at Amity

By Suveshi Sharma

It was not long ago when we were teenagers high on emotion, just out of the school, that was the time when it seemed there’s a lot to accomplish but the way to get there was hazy, not so clear and for most of us was full of confusion! Even though we had chosen fields and disciplines of our choice, but the doubt whether or not it’s correct filled our brains. At that time, there came our guardian, it clearly promised us to nurture our talent, discover it, polish it, and create wonders out of it and it would not be wrong to say that our guardian, our Alma mater “Amity University” did stand by all of these!

          Today my friends as we gather in here to take a look back at the four memorable years of our graduation which is round the corner, soon to be one of the most precious moments of our life does make us nostalgic and proud both at the same moment. Life at Amity dates back to the July of 2010 when we all were strangers looking for friends, opportunities to showcase our capabilities, loads of fun, and to add a meaning to our professional and personal lives both. New to this institute, the weeklong Orientation program brought us to face with our batch mates, our faculty and the not so likeable grading system. The best part of the entire program was the Ice Breaking Session which was all about having fun with our batch mates. 

          Last four years have been full of ups and downs, but one thing that everyone of us is going to agree with is that we have learnt that any hurdle, no matter how big it is can be won over by the right sportsman spirit, don’t worry people I am not deviating from the topic, so we all know how true it is that Amity has made us capable of generating great results even if we are assigned tasks at a moment’s notice!  Turning back to the fun filled hysterical times with our batch mates on occasions like Fresher Parties, Military Camp, hostel life, going out for movies, at conferences, just whiling away time in the class, asking the faculty to cancel the class, making fun of each other, hanging out at the H block, last minute group studies, deciding what to dress in at the never ending season of parties , being a  freelance therapist for our friends giving them career advice, dating advice even though hardly any of us knows what’s right or what’s not, all of these are going to stay with us throughout our lives, for life at Amity has truly been splendid, fast, always on the go, something that’s right now making us wish that we could stay back for some more time but for the right reason. But now that we take a step ahead, let us all promise that we will always be an Amitian in our hearts!

time to bid goodbye

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen! Respected chancellor maam,director  sir and all the other professors, and my dear friends. I am standing here to talk about what defines Amity.
From the very first day,when I had enetred college as a fresher with no idea about the new world that awaited me, Amity had shown me that my decision of being a part of the amity family was a  good one . While I was aware of Amity's magnificance since i did my schooling from there ,i was yet to see all Amity had to offer .

Amity gives you the platform for you to invent and reinvent yourself everyday from the ample opputrunities and platform it provides its students ,to the warmth and nurture given by it .

The one thing il take back from this institution is will  be the point about believing in oneself and trusting your dreams ,because if you believe in yourself then no obstacle can stop you from achieving those dreams.

2 months from now im going to miss all this ,giving farewell speeches ,seeing teary eyed classmates infront of me, proud faculty and this moment .As i stand here one last final time,all im going to say are two words . Thank You ! 

From stranger to family !

Many students enter college expecting good times, knowledge, friendships, and a new sense of direction. They soon find out that college comes with challenges and struggles because of the great demands and expectations that are put on the importance of education. College students experience a great deal of stress, especially when they are trying to balance a full time job, raise children, and have a social life. The demands of doing many different things with very little time can become overwhelming.

The daily tasks of working and meeting the demands of job obligation can leave a college student exhausted. There are a limited number of students who work full time jobs and attend college full time. Others, still work late and get up in the wee hours of the morning trying to fit all of the required tasks of school and work into one day. Students often find themselves more exhausted when they are trying to schedule tasks, because there just does not seem to be enough time in one day. Putting in long hours and worrying about class schedules adds stress to a student life.            

It was thus a great journey at amity full of memories and cherished moments shared with friends, faculty and my fellow classmates  which has in turn added value to my time here at amity .The time spent in classes ,h block and my special corners in the campus i discovered over the years here be it the sprawling lawns or the stairs near the ground .From giving me amazing memories to live with ,amity has also given me lovely teachers as my mentors to guide me through the years and also classmates who will now be my lifelong friends .Amity thus gives you ample oppurtunities and platform to reinvent yourself with every passing day .                                                    

  I was a stranger but after the beautiful journey here at amity i feel like i belong here .Amity doesnt let you be a stranger ,it turns you into a part the family .An Amitian!

THE AMAZING FOUR YEARS AT AMITY

Good Morning to all of you, I ,Taskeen Kamaal, of the graduating batch of 2014 is here to describe my experience of four years at the reputed institution ,Amity University. It feels like these years have passed in just a blink of the eyes.

Everyday at the college was a new experience, we figured out ourselves each and everyday, making friends, bunking classes, giggling and chatting in H-block, doing every idiotic and fun thing that will make us laugh so hard that stomach pain starts.

I can never forget my first day at Amity walking past through those big gates at gate-1, when I first came here for my interview, only one thought coming to my mind “How much will I have to walk more?” . Besides that I was wondering that this might be the college that I will get into and start a new life of being a college student and eventually I did .

The first day in the college I was very nervous but excited to meet new people and welcome those new faces into my life. My classmates were very welcoming and polite which made me a little less nervous. The first year of college was a very hectic one, having classes straight from 9 to 6 , abundance of homework, running here and there for labs and classes from one room to another. In the first year every one was deep into studying and getting good grades but as the days went buy each and everyone started enjoying the college life more than spending time for studies.

As the second year started, the burden of studies began decreasing andclasses became more fun as the actual engineering computer subjects started, which also we bunked and flew off to GIP, parantha points, cafeterias, the most crowded and happening H-block.

As the third and fourth year came , we all had made friends for life, some unbreakable bonds were made which will remain in our life ahead for a long time. There were also obstacles in between these relationships but everything came to a good end.

The last year came and everybody was immediately worried about the placements and the major project work, all have had ended these successfully and didn’t forget to let them affect our “FUN” time, and we continued to have blast.

Still it is unbelievable that these extremely good and memorable days are coming to an end. Whatever obstacles,difficult situations, problems came we will still remember the BEST part of this college life and will cherish it forever. And also will keep everyone in our hearts the best friends, the friends, teachers, even foes, who made this experience a really wonderful one.

I would like to end my speech from a quote from Ally Condie:

“Growing apart doesn’t change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I’m glad for that.” 

About My college life...............

Good morning to respected HODs and faculties and dear friends .My name is Akansha Aggarwal .I am a part of Amity University for last four years. I am glad to share my college experience with all of you. It is very difficult to believe that the four years of college comes to an end.

First day of college? I still vividly remember my first day in college. I was so excited and nervous in meeting new people. It was a bit difficult at first to be with people I never knew. I didn't know how I should behave just to fit in. The atmosphere at Amity University is very cool and amazing. People came here from all around the world.

College life is way different from secondary school life. First week of college is orientation week. When the second week arrived I met some classmates. They are friendly. Every time we would meet up, we will never fail to recall how we were back in college.  As time passed on, staying up late nights and trying to finish last minute assignments was a weekly affair. The gathering we had is full of enjoyment.

I really enjoyed studying all the different subjects. During these four years at amity, I had the most fun in my life. During our final year, companies came for hiring and we were sitting for placements. We also had to make a major project during this time. This time is very stressful for me. It taught me the value of being organized and time management.

College is a dry run of the rest of my life. It's a training ground for me on how to be successful and become good people. It has a good as well as bad experience in my life .It taught me how to behave in different situations. It provides me the opportunity to communicate with different people. It brings a complete transformation in my personality. I will going to  miss those days throughout my life.

Thank you for your kind attention.    

4 Years in Amity University

A very good morning to all present here I am Gautam S. Prakash from 8CSE4. I hope that everyone's test went good. Unfortunately I was unable to attend the class, and so I missed the test. I am really hoping to be marked based upon the post that I am going to make on the blog.

So, today I stand before all of you, to walk you through my journey in Amity University. It was important for me to mention “University”, because I have been with Amity since class nursery, and to share my experience about “Amity” would mean asking all of you to bare with me for very long time.

Being an engineering student, I have been in the university for 4 years, and the experience has been amazing. I still very vividly remember my first day, in this huge campus. I entered from Gate No. 1, and had to take a long walk to E-block. I sat on the back seat at first, but then I thought it might give out a bad impression to the teachers, so then I shifted to the middle rows. Sitting among new faces, I was interacting with people around me, making new friends, being excited to attend classes. Well, the excitement soon faded away, after learning that we had classes till 6 that day.

First semester was very exhausting, not just because of the classes, but because as being new to the university, each day brought a new place to be explored in the university in the break as well as trying out different cafeterias in search for the best one amongst all. Exploring around the outer periphery of the university and trying out all the Maggie and Parantha points. Soon being well familiar with everything around, the routine set in, each day started to fly away. Assignments, vivas, and the busy time-table became a routine. Along with this, calculating attendance to bunk classes, and go out with friends used to be a part of the routine.

Soon the first semester passed by, and the second started. The main excitement that came along with the semester was the fest. Participating in every event possible, and staying back till 11 PM in the college to attend all the fests till the end, each day making memories, having fun with friends. It was all amazing.

As the semesters progressed, along came a lot of new experiences and excitements. From the happiness of subjects such as EVS, physics and chemistry going away and the main engineering subjects coming in, to being scared after being scolded my teachers for not completing the assignments, and from being scolded by marshals several times for not wearing i-card around the neck, each day some way or the other brought new experiences along with them.

Soon this place, became an integral part of our lives, the place started to feel like a second home. As the semesters progressed, the timing of classes started to shorten, but the timing of leaving the college still remained the same. If the classes got over early, going out to GIP and EOD, and then coming back to college and goofing around friends, it has all brought amazing experiences and memories that will be remembered forever.

Time just flew by, and today when I think about it, its hard to believe that it has already been 4 years, it just feels like yesterday I was walking in the campus for the first time, nervous as to how my experience will be.

Now as the journey is almost to the end, with the last semester going on, most of us knowing the next step ahead to be taken in life, and few of us still deciding, it's still hard to say goodbye to this place. The memories created, and the experience shared shall never be forgotten, and the bonds and friendships created to be maintained forever.

4 years at Amity

It is hard to believe that the journey of 4 years of my life at Amity is coming to an end. These 4 years gave me a bundle of new experiences. I came here to become an engineer and to gain technical knowledge but Amity also gave me an insight of my own actions and made me learn more about myself.

Every student who enters a university to pursue higher education often has a lot of expectations and so did I like everyone else. I wanted to learn, gain new experiences, make friends, enjoy these 4 years to the fullest. I can gladly say that I earned it all.

When I entered Amity it was a huge place which felt like a maze. I always feared that I might forget the way and get lost in this campus. I was nervous because it was a new place with new people, but gradually I started feeling comfortable in this environment. I spent the first semester mostly discovering the campus, trying different food items in H block, different cafeterias and meeting new people. The timings of the classes were from 9:15 to 5:50 which made us so tired at the end of the day. Studying so many subjects at the same time was really difficult. Nobody was acquainted well about the examination pattern and how to score but we figured it out by the second semester.

I adjusted well after the first year. The second year was comparatively easier in terms of the number of subjects and the timings were slightly less. In addition, I was glad to study more number of core subjects like C++, operating system etc. The third year was perhaps the toughest of the 4 years that I studied at Amity. The 5^th semester had courses of about 30 credits. There was certainly a lot pressure.

The final year made me feel like I have to suddenly make a lot of decisions about my life. It is still hard to decide what I am really willing to do after this. I tried attempting in the campus placements and it was a new experience. The final year was more concerned about making the decision about my future but at the same time I felt nostalgic when I remembered the previous 3 years.

Life at Amity gave me a lot of opportunities to explore new things and make new friends. I learned a lot about myself through these experiences. I have learned to handle pressure and make the best use of minimum resources at hand. In the end, I am taking a lot of memories, experiences and a few precious friends along with me. I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of this wonderful journey.

Adding It All Up

Adding It All Up

Dr. Ashok Chauhan founder president of Amity University, Prof. Balvinder Shukla (acting) vice chancellor, members of the faculty, parents and my dear graduates, I would like to thank all of you for being a part of the convocation ceremony.

So here we are. We’re leaving college. The question is where from here? Some students know the answer. Many of us claim to know exactly the next step to take, whether that step is an internship, a full-time job, or joining his/her father’s business. Others, like me, will tell you we have no idea. The big thing about the college is that we learn about our self. No matter whatever we decide, most of us will agree that Amity was a perfect place to foster our minds and bodies in this critical learning phase.

I’m a totally different person than I was coming in as a freshman four years ago. I hope I’m also a better one. I was moulded by my environment, by all my peers who are sitting here and watching me. I couldn’t have accomplished so much here without all of you. It was all of you who were my competition a very tough competition by the way, yet my backbone, my inspiration to work harder. It was all of you who made me the person I am today.

One thing that motivated me here throughout these four years was struggle. It was the second time that I left my home to do something different. I left home first for only nine days but leaving home for four years frightened me day in day out. Also the alienated feeling I had when I stepped in this University even on home soil had an greater effect. This led to many verbal as well as physical fights in first year of my college. At times I went home purposely to calm my mind. By the time I reached second year I managed to overcome some of this feeling but as you know home is home. No matter where you go the final place to go will be your home. There were up’s and down’s in third and fourth year but now I realised that it was something for my own good.

Struggle taught me things about myself that I could have learned no other way. I discovered that I had a strong will, and more discipline than I had suspected. The knowledge that I gained from these setbacks helped me to climb one step up in my ability to survive. You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity. Such knowledge is a true gift, for all that it is painfully won, and it has been worth more than any qualification I ever earned.

One advice I want to give you all is that not to feel regret of what you have done in the past because I have done a lot really stupid things like pulling the fire alarm in third year for which I was nearly suspended and was teased afterwards every time a fire alarm was raised, going to places of which I didn’t imagine ever to go there in my life, boarding the train without ticket in which Amity also played a big role etc. And now at this stage those things don’t bother me because what matters me that when I look back and imagine those things I feel glad that I have done those kind of stuffs.

Stepping into the world outside college will be like stepping onto a bus say around 9:30 am, the journey will be slow, it’s going to be crowded and above all more competitive. This degree that I have in my hand is nothing compared to all the memories that Amity has given, and I am sure you all feel the same. So thank you Amity for giving me opportunity to be part of this great University and these four years will surely occupy a decent space in my heart and will motivate me to do things for the greater good.

Thank you and God bless you all.

My Glorious years at Amity

It is not too late from the time I was grooving to the tunes of Neeraj Shridhar, enjoying the icy 'chuski' in the chilly night and working my brains out in the technical events that were a part of the yearly extravaganza - our very own Amity Youth Fest which concluded a couple of days back. One thing that was bothering me was that this was going to be my last fest at Amity. Time has passed in a flash, and my tenure at this amazing institution is coming to an end in a few month's time from today.

It was June, 2010, when I first visited Amity. The place was alien with an entirely different surrounding with a whole lot of new faces. I realized that I had to get used to the huge red buildings and the lush green lawns as I had to spend my four years here. Initially, I always used to find myself lost in the corridors of the buildings. It was a perfect 'bhool-bhulaiya' (maze). The E-block cafeteria 'Megabyte' had become my 'lunch-time' home but soon I explored the different areas of the campus, and today I have a blue-map of the whole campus embedded in my brain. I am certainly going to miss each and everything on the campus, which in true sense made Amity a home away from home.

I feel privileged to have been taught by the 'Einsteins' of the Physics department, the 'Ramanujans' from the Mathematics department and 'Schrodingers' of the Chemistry department. Frankly speaking, I didn't enjoy studying these subjects, but as they were a part of the curriculum , I had to. The first year we learnt everything but computers. I mean most of it was NOT computers. The second and the third years were when we actually studied the core subjects. That's when things became interesting. Java, Computer Organization, Operating System and Networking are the few of my most loved subjects. Term Papers, Minor Projects, Internships, Major Projects and a lot of micro projects were a part of the academics.

College = Friends. College life is incomplete without friends and Amity gave me a lot of 'amis', from the brainy and geeky to the mischievous, I was glad to have friends of all make. Being with friends transformed those teeny-weeny 5 minutes gap between the lectures to some of the funniest moments. Spending time with friends will be the most cherished memory. For the past few months, everyone has realized that we don't have much time before we go in different directions, and for that very reason, people have come close. I'm thankful that we are living in this age of social media as Twitter, Facebook, Whatsapp will keep us glued to each other even after our course would end.

Apart from the degree and an offer letter, I will take a sac-full of memories that I will cherish for life. I am deeply indebted to each and every person - from the Vice Chancellor to the security guard -  in this amazing institution who have worked day in, day out to make my stay at Amity a memorable one.