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Ask Auburn: How to handle the scorching sun?

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Dear Auburn,

The weather in Delhi has become extremely oppressive! It’s way too hot and the scorching sun is merciless! Given the heat that our city is boiling in, could you suggest comfortable yet fashionable clothing options for college?
– Heat-averse Chica

 

Dear Heat- averse,

Your query is absolutely legit. I, too, feel really uncomfortable these days. Thank goodness I have my Umbrella for protection!

Given the heat wave that Delhi is caught in, try wearing loose and comfortable cotton clothes. Summer dresses in floral prints, long and short skirts (depending on your personal level of comfort), and shorts are your best bet. If you like wearing Indian attire, go for short kurtis or kurtas that are minimalistic and don’t weigh you down. Palazzo pants, harem pants and dhoti-pyjamas are fluid and comfortable too.

Avoid denims. They’re really heavy, clingy and non-sweat absorbent. They’ll make you feel claustrophobic and trapped. Also, go easy on the accessories. Don’t wear very heavy earrings, necklaces or bangles.

The key is to dress like you’d want to feel: cool, comfortable and free. So make a wise choice from the above options, and you’ll breeze through the next two months!

 

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Ask Auburn: Dressing with a tummy to conceal

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Dear Auburn,
I am a second year student studying in DU. Over the course of the year, I have put on a lot of weight on my waist. I am thin all over, but I have a bulging belly. My friends have started noticing the pot belly and making fun of it. How should I dress to conceal the issue?
-Novice Fatty

 

Dear Fatty,
Firstly, don’t sound so desolate. Your problem is not impossible to solve. There are two ways of addressing your issue: a) The short-term solution and b) The long term solution.

Fashion can help you in the short run. Wear loose kurtas, palazzo pants and maxi dresses. At the same time, avoid tank tops, high-waisted jeans and crop tops. If you’re very conscious about the bulge, then try a tummy tucker as well. The key is to take away attention from your waist, not bring attention to it. So you must also steer clear from dresses that bunch up at your waist. They’ll only make you look heavier.

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Exercise and nutrition are the only things that can permanently solve your problem. If you’re thin all over and your midriff is the only issue, then clearly, you’re not eating right.  Combining good eating habits with regular exercise will help you shape up for sure!

Don’t lose hope. Camouflage your problem with fashion and at the same time, embrace a healthy lifestyle. You’ll be good to go, ‘lil munchkin!

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The Auburn Umbrella: Things to keep in mind to avoid a fashion fiasco in college

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I absolutely love ‘firsts’. First crush, first pet, first day of a new school year- the thrill of a ‘first’ is the most fantastic and overwhelming feeling. Also, a ‘first’ makes a lasting impression, so it’s definitely something you’d want to get right. Imagine having to live with the memory of a ‘first’ gone horribly wrong! Like maybe wanting an iPhone as your first phone and getting a Nokia Asha instead. Or living through months of mortification because your first facial gave you a bad case of painful acne. Yikes!

Talking about firsts, as far as fashion is concerned, what you choose to wear in your first semester will determine the kind of reputation you will enjoy in the following semesters. Trust me, you don’t want to be a ‘Fashion Fiasco’. Therefore, being cautious and mindful of your fashion choices is very critical for every fresher.

In trying to make a mark, the most common fashion faux pas that freshers commit is when they end up trying too hard to catch everyone’s attention. Consider my own example: In my first few weeks in college, I’d hoped to pull off something stunning; something that would help me establish myself as a fashionista. But sadly, in trying to do so, I only ended up getting the wrong kind of attention. In fact, I was so striking that I was the first one from my batch to be ragged. Moral of the story: Dress the way you wish to be addressed.

Let’s face it fucchas, you will never get a second chance to make a first impression. And because your style introduces you even before you speak, it is of paramount importance that you make all the right choices in your first semester.

Here are four crucial things you must remember while picking your outfits:

A. Dress to kill and you’re sure to be killed
My argument is simple: over- the- top dressing never helped anybody. Don’t forget that even though you’re leaving the mundane domain of school uniforms, there still is a certain code that your fashion must adhere to in college. It’s perfectly normal if you want to dress to impress. You really don’t have to stifle the fashionista in you. All you need to do is to strike a balance between style and attention.

B. You’re a person, not a disco ball
A girl loves her bling. And in today’s age, so do the boys (thank you Mr. YoYo Honey Singh for giving us another reason to dislike you)! But please keep Delhi’s weather conditions in mind. Remember that you’re going to join college in the miserable month of July, when it’s humid and everybody’s drowning in their own sweat. When people walk down the corridor with shiny neck pieces or chunky charm bracelets, onlookers can feel uncomfortable. Plus, you don’t want to get off on the wrong foot with your seniors, let alone blind them, do you?

C. Aim for functionality, not foolishness
Dear Prince/Princess, I hope you’ve been previously informed that you won’t be using your chariot to travel to college and that your handmaiden won’t be there to lug around your dress’ train for you.
It’s true. In DU, you have to do a lot of travelling. So don’t come to college in your stilettoes. Swap your pumps for footwear that’s comfortable. Also, please save that LBD for another time and place (HKV, maybe?). You don’t want to wind up in an uncomfortable position (literally) if you’re wearing something very short. Think Alia Bhatt in SOTY when her tiny dress didn’t allow her to bend down and pick up the fallen pen. You don’t want that to happen to you.

D. Skip the trends, be ingenious instead
You can deny it as much as you like, but the truth is that you, little fuccha, have been thoroughly influenced by the latest college fads and trends. It’s cute (I’m sorry, I can’t think of a better word) that you’re putting in so much effort to settle on a look. But here’s a warning: So are the others. If you blindly follow trends and wear long, flowing skirts (girls) or polo t-shirts (guys) then remember, your future batchmates too are following the same trend. The ramifications of this alarming idea, you ask? You enter college and you’re sure to find people dressed just like you! Funny you thought school was the only place with a uniform!

What then is the best way to avoid an arrest warrant from the DU Fashion Police? The problem with that question is that there is no definitive answer. I could suggest a couple of safe options for you, but I want to neither kill your enthusiasm, nor your imagination. The above pointers will keep you from making a wrong choice. But remember to be true to yourself and your style. Everything will turn out just fine.

And finally, just remember what Ranbir Kapoor advocates (albeit while endorsing a telecom brand) :the KISS principle: Keep It Simple, Silly!

If you have any further wardrobe issues, feel free to leave me a message. I’d love to hear from you!

Also, if you feel like a complete dodo when it comes to fashion, check out the Wooplr App. It’s a one stop solution to all your queries and problems. It’ll guide you through your self-styled fashion makeover by suggesting looks for your personality, brands for your clothes and style tips for daily fashion success. Let Wooplr be your mentor as you undertake the transformation from a fashion hopeless to a fashion hopeful!

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xoxo

Kriti Sharma
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Life At Delhi University: The Debating Society

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Christopher Hitchens once remarked, “Time spent arguing is, oddly enough, almost never wasted.”
And rightly so, for debating in DU is one of the most gratifying and fruitful activities. In school, debating is one of those things that students pursue outside their curriculum, as a leisure activity. In college however, debating is more than just a hobby. For many, debating becomes life itself. That, in a nutshell, highlights the intensity and passion with which people debate in DU; the colossal time that it consumes; and the euphoria of achievement that it is capable of bringing to the winners.

Ignorant freshers often believe that their experiences from MUNs and school level debating are sufficient for conquering the DU debating scene. But such complacency is the biggest myth attached to the DebSoc. Firstly, every college debating society conducts trials for freshers, where the main criteria for selection is a person’s ability to reason, articulate and argue.  So no fresher will ever be prejudiced against the lack of prior debating experience.  Secondly, every society invests at least a month in training their newest members in different forms and styles, indoctrinating nuanced arguments and holding mock debates. This training period goes a long way in prepping the rookie debaters for their initial tournaments (eg: Fresher tournaments).Thereafter, the credentials of a debater will solely depend on his participation, potential and growth.

There are several reasons why you should consider taking up debating in college. Debating will help rid you of your inhibitions, make you more knowledgeable, teach you how to cajole people in the cleverest of ways, widen your ability to reason with logic and give you a college life worth experiencing.

But before you immerse yourself in the world of DU Debating, here are five things to know about the Debsoc ethos:

A. Killer Kompetition
The circuit doesn’t have an age bar and quite often, you might land up in a sticky situation where you, as team of fucchas, are debating against stalwarts from Law Faculty and DSE, people who are almost three years greater than you in age and experience. This can be extremely intimidating, especially if the seniors take you as a joke. Winning in such scenarios is almost next to impossible. The best thing to do then is to take the debate as a learning experience. Instead of getting discouraged by failure, keep up the perseverance and debate with panache! Who knows, maybe a couple of months later, when faced with the same team of titans, you cream your opponents. Or more realistically, at least manage to put up a decent fight!

B. Break Night Parties
When you’re in the debating society, exciting break night lore will form a substantial part of the legacy that you will receive from your seniors. Break night parties are one of the two (the other being the hefty cash prizes) things that draw senior debaters to a tournament. Senior participation decides the reputation of a tournament, and thus it is absolutely essential to host an extravagant break night party. Debaters are hedonists; that is the crooked truth.

Break night parties are like after parties: exclusive and lavish, anything and everything worth talking about happens here! Debaters let loose and enjoy the music, food and other gifts of Dionysius. After attending a break night party, you will realise (and possibly relish) that you belong to an elite society of people who are smart, yet know how to enjoy the finer things in life. Your first break night party will become a defining moment in your debating life and certainly a memory that you will cherish otherwise as well.

C.  The freaky outstations
For a debater, outstation tournaments are equally, if not more, important than DU tournaments and your seniors in the society will insist that your participation is well rounded. But getting permission from your parents, making arrangements for transportation and accommodation and saving for expected expenses are arduous tasks. Missing out on such tournaments can put you legions behind and hurt your growth. Outstations are usually a big no for debaters from conservative families. But those who have attended outstation tournaments will unanimously agree that an outstation tournament is like a never ending break night party: a perfect balance between work and play!

D. My way or the Highway
To survive in the circuit, you must be adept in one of the following two things: A. You must either possess tremendous knowledge about several issues like International Relations (IR), Economics, Third Gender Rights, Feminism etc OR B.You must make the other person believe that you possess in depth knowledge about these things. Not that you can faff your way to the finals. But a decent level of knowledge, complemented by a receptive mind, quick thinking and cocky smartness, can help you argue your way through the toughest and slimiest of motions. When all else fails, smartness will double up as a reliable weapon.

E. Family, not society
Most tournaments happen over a span of three to four days and take up almost six to seven hours per day. On non-tournament days, most debaters spend their time in intra and inter societal mock debates. Some others can be found in their groups, discussing raging issues in the library or just chilling in the college canteen. When you spend so much time with your society, members become the best of friends in no time. The bond that you share with your fellow debaters is inexplicable.It’s so tight and lasting that you might as well be a part of a family. Truly, DebSoc Bonhomie is a thing of legends.

I wouldn’t be exaggerating if I were to say that the debating society is the object of desire of every fresher. The glamour, the talent and the intellect are sure to lure you right in!

But a word of caution: Join the DebSoc,but join it for keeps. Invest your effort if you intend on staying; don’t join the society if you want instant results and lack patience. Debating requires time and commitment, because you’ll take at least a year to learn the tricks of the trade, another year to establish yourself in the circuit, and if you’re one of those bright bulbs, then you’ll finally come around to shining in your third year.

So, if you’re one of those toughies who have mastered the art of determination and perseverance, join the debating society to develop a skill set that will help you in every phase of your life.

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Current fashion trends in Delhi University

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A month has elapsed since the session started and campus streets seem to be bustling with enthusiastic and sunny freshers! With fresh blood come fresh trends and this year, the fucchas really seem to be making tons of fancy fashion statements. DUB went on-field to investigate. Here are the findings of our thorough enquiry:

 The NY Tops
These tops have made a huge impact on the dressing choices this semester! Found in almost every corner of campus markets like Kamla Nagar, these tops are sporty. The most popular variants are the black-white and navy blue-white NY tops. These are usually paired with denims including shorts, jeans and skirts.

The Striped Long Skirt
Long skirts have made a comeback in a huge way, especially the long, straight-cut skirts, with slits on either side. What makes these skirts worth wearing? The touch of elegance they bring to the entire look. The ones with stripes are the most common.
The Palazzo
They arrived in the market last year, took a quick sabbatical during the winter months, and returned with a bang this semester. Yes, it’s The Palazzo Pants we’re talking about. The reason for their popularity is multi-pronged- They’re fluid in form and flatter all body types, along with being loose and comfortable.

The Indo-Western Fusion Attire
Boys and girls have been taking to this trend quite effortlessly, batch after batch. Herein, we saw girls looking pretty in long, Pakistani kurtas or short FabIndia style kurtis, often paired with Patiala salwars or Gujarati-style ghagra skirts.  The men, on the other hand, were seen wearing khadi kurtas and when the weather permitted, Nehru jackets.
The Distressed Denim
It’s ironical that a pair of torn denims today costs more than an intact pair of jeans. But fashion itself is a paradox, and defining fashion’s crazy streak are The Distressed Denims. They’re rugged and grungy, yet look fabulous with crop tops, sporty jerseys and fancy party shirts alike. They’re equally flattering on guys and girls. They’re in fact, the much needed change we wanted to see in the usual pair of denims.

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The Death of Fashion: Welcome to the Life of a Second Year Student

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They say that starting something new is easy; sustaining it is where the real challenge resides. These words are golden. I have seen their manifestation in my very own life. And how!

When I joined college a year ago, various aspects of DU life excited me. But one bug that bit me the hardest was the fashion bug. I remember spending the entire month before joining college, trying to put together a look for myself. I would endlessly sit before the computer screen, surfing fashion articles, Google Images and YouTube videos in my hollow pursuit. Finally, when I did settle on something I liked, I remember dragging my mother to the nearest mall and coming home almost penniless!

It was only after I felt that I was fully equipped with a trendsetting wardrobe, did I put an end to my shopping sprees. With bags full of clothes and accessories, I moved into my tiny hostel room. Lack of space was no deterrent. I was determined to be the Sarah Jessica Parker of my college.

Finally, when college began, I started to bring out my outfits one by one. Every night, I’d invest time and effort in trying out different combinations and seeking others’ approval. However, the tedium was both rewarding and unforgiving. Though I’d have a mind-blowing look for the next day, I’d also have a huge pile of clothes on my bed, demanding my attention. The mess used to take so long to tidy, that often, I’d just sleep on the pile!

These amusing tales, however, belong to the pages of my “Fuccha Diary”. Ever since I’ve moved into my second year, my attitude has taken a 360 degree turn. Not only has my dressing sense become sloppy, but my interest in college fashion has also completely paled. Now, looking even remotely presentable seems like the least of my concerns.

I think the cause for this change can be attributed to my second year. When you come back to college as a senior, the excitement that stems from the novelty of DU dies. Also, you have other, more critical things to worry about (e.g.: getting out of bed and actually making it to college!). Fashion takes a back seat and focus shifts to academics, internships, extracurricular activities and coaching for entrances.

In the light of our realistic constraints, it can be said that we, the sophomores of DU, are handing over a massive responsibility to the freshers. We are passing on the baton. It is now up to them to carry forth the legacy and make the streets of DU look fashionable. Let the freshers strut around in their fancy attire. We, on the other hand, are content in walking those same streets in our pyjamas and chappals!

For the more fashion conscious second years, and the enthusiastic fashion loving public in general, there is a solution that exists for all your fashion issues, doubts, problems and queries. It’s called the Wooplr App. It’s fun, funky and extremely helpful! The Wooplr App is easy to use and promises a delightful experience for those with diverse fashion needs. Enjoy the customised services and end up fashion wiser after accessing Wooplr.Make sure you check it out and download it ASAP.

Watch out this space for more fashion gyaan!

xoxo

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Essentials for Delhi University Admissions 2015- Things to carry and things to keep in mind

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Dear Fucchas 2015,
Let me first congratulate you for surviving one of the most trying times of your life: ‘The XII Grade Board Examinations’. You made it out alive and you really deserve a pat on your back! After toiling day and night for over a year: running from one tuition centre to the other, compromising on sleep and giving up on so many pleasures of your life, now is your time to let loose and relax. Don’t let anything hold you back; be a hedonist and live life king size. Because once the results are declared, you’ll find yourself in yet another tizzy called ‘The Admission Process’.

Many of you out there are DU hopefuls. I was right where you are a year ago. I felt the same emotions- anxiety, ecstasy and pressure- that are raging through you just as we speak. Add to that list the consternation that has enveloped your life because of all the unsavoury things you’ve heard about the complicated admission process (yes, because no matter how hard they try to simplify the process, it will continue to be a nightmare!).But don’t get intimidated just yet. I’m going to be the kind sophomore and run over a couple of technical details with you. And who knows, maybe with a bit of luck, make this phase of your life a little less terrifying.

Things to keep in mind before you go

1. Check the DU website and college website for updates on requirements and special criteria
2. Ensure that you meet all the specified criteria
3. Keep a map of the campus or college handy so that you don’t waste time in travelling and looking for the college.

OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS 

1. Class XII and Class X Marksheet: Original+ 12 self-attested photocopies
2. Leaving Certificate: Original+ 12 self-attested photocopies
3. Passing Certificate: Original+ 12 self-attested photocopies
4. Migration Certificate: Original+ 12 self-attested photocopies
5. Birth Certificate: Original+ 12 self-attested photocopies
6. Provisional Certificate: Original+ 12 self-attested photocopies
7. Character Certificate: Original+ 12 self-attested photocopies
8. Students who have not studied Hindi up to class 10 are required to produce their class 8 marksheet as evidence of having/not having studied Hindi up to class 8
9. 12 passport size photographs

Keep enough copies, so you don’t have to scamper around in the heat!

Stationery Items

1. A pencil box with:
a. Black and Blue ball pens
b. Sharpened pencils
c. A sharpener and an eraser
2. Scissors
3. Glue stick
4. Alt pins
5. Stapler (with extra pins)
6. Paper clips

Other essentials

1. Fluids like water, fruit juice or aerated drinks because you’ll need to keep refuelling your system.
2. Something dry (and hassle free) to eat, like glucose biscuits or a fruit, and not sabzi-roti that could spoil.
3. The newspaper which contains the updated cut off lists for various colleges.
4. Your phone (with recharged talk time and net pack) to help you stay updated at all times.

Before I forget, two vital things that you absolutely must have at all times are:

1.An adult
2.Your sense of composure.

Think of the admission procedure as this challenging quest from a video game. Cross the hurdles, keep your calm and progress through levels to finally reach your dream destination.

So my freshers, here’s wishing you all the luck for your results! See you at University!

Yours truly,
Helpful Sophomore

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Reflections: 10 things I learnt about college in my first year

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As I slogged my way through the tedium of class XI and XII, my ambition to study in one of Delhi University’s prestigious colleges was a constant source of motivation. All I wished was to hop right out of school and into college. College, to me, symbolised liberation. The burning desire and hope for brighter prospects helped me tide by many difficult moments of low self-esteem, fatigue and pessimism.

It’s a simple concept, really.The idea of studying in college has been glamorised to an ad nauseum degree in our movies, songs and literature. Collegiate life has always been painted in rosy hues, making it look like all fun and play. So vehement has been such enforcement that even before one enters college, one forms multiple mental images about it. And more often than not, these images can be extremely deceptive, false and misleading.

So yes, I was a little disappointed when I walked into college on my first day and no one rolled out a red carpet in my welcome; or that the canteen was not full of good looking boys. The teachers weren’t cool and trendy (no Sushmita Sens in my college,unfortunately) and the girls weren’t dressed like they had walked out of a fashion magazine. In retrospect, I realised that college after all, is not the optimum amalgamation of Riverdale High (Archie’s Comics), St.Teresa’s (Student Of The Year) and East High (High School Musical). College is a pretty raw and serious deal.

One year in college and I have come to know college life for what it really is. Here are my musings:

1. When elders tell you to study in school so that you can enjoy college, they’re just baiting you. Maintaining good scores in college is important and that means you must maintain your academic rigour.
2. Professors aren’t necessarily cooler than teachers. Even though professors are more lax than teachers, some professors can be daunting and nagging, perpetually handing out assignments and tests.
3. Even though you don’t have to wear a uniform, you have to be quite mindful of what you wear and when you wear it. People like to judge.Never let yourself be voluntarily victimised.
4. Friends made in the first semester may not remain friends in the second semester. Group dynamics are subject to frequent changes. This happens because in the first semester, you’re too new to gauge people’s true personality.
5. The festival season is great, but not as sensational or stunning as you’d hoped.
6. No matter how many amazing eateries might be in around your college’s campus, sooner or later, you’re going to tire of all of them.
7. Once you’re in the University, your college name hardly matters. The importance of the name of your college is one of those things that outsiders make a big deal out of. But for a student or teacher in University, you’re just like any other university student.
8. College societies require time, commitment and dedication. And they’re important because they shape your college life. Thus, be heedful about the society you join.
9. College is not the destination; it’s a pit stop along the journey. Don’t let it be your end all. Keep improvising on yourself, use your experiences to develop your personality and don’t settle easily.
10. Don’t let college life strip you off your ideals. Be true to yourself and your values. These are the things that will set you apart from the rest of the world later on.

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50 companies participate in the Internship Fair at Enactus Hansraj's Entrepreneurship Summit

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Enactus, Hans Raj College organised ‘The Entrepreneurship Summit’ on 6 April 2015. The event was an effort to promote and encourage a culture of entrepreneurship among the young crop of budding entrepreneurs on campus. The summit comprised of three major events: a speaker session, an interactive session and an internship fair.

The Entrepreneurship Summit began with the guest speaker session that was conducted by Siddhartha Sharma, an author, speaker and an entrepreneur). In a light-hearted presentation, Mr. Sharma enthralled the audience by talking about his personal experience as an entrepreneur. He mentioned ten lies that helped him realise his true calling. “Work should be a source of energy, not a drain of it. Therefore, make your work a vacation”, he quoted. Adding to his other set of advises, he said, “Don’t let others’ negativity affect your positivity. Have faith in yourself and take the leap!”

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This was followed by an interactive session hosted by Shiv Verma and Tejasvi Gulati of ‘The Free Spirit Project’. Through the medium of their short films like ‘Tohfa’ and ‘Don’t Dirty my House’, the two speakers highlighted the importance of being honest with oneself and being perseverant; not seeking external validation and learning to take failure in one’s stride. They concluded the session by putting forward ‘ten commandments of living a creative life’. This list included suggestions like ‘brain feed to prevent brain freeze’, ‘be curious and keep asking questions’ and ‘be driven by your instinct’.

The final and perhaps, the most eagerly awaited event of the day was the Internship Fair. Internship companies like Codeslab, Zocola and Wildnest were some of the participants. Reputed start-ups like Ruplee and HeyBiz were present for recruitment. The organisers were also able to rope in big names like The Times Of India, NDTV, Yepme and Askme.com. Students from other colleges like SRCC, SSCBS, St. Stephen’s College, Ramjas College, Hindu College and Kirori Mal College were present in large numbers. While most companies did not have very stringent application criteria, certain finance companies preferred applicants from the second/third year of college.

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The Entrepreneurship Summit also provided a platform for Enactus teams from other colleges to interact with the crowd and create awareness about their respective projects. The event culminated in the evening at around 5 PM and was managed to provide an opportunity to DU students and companies to engage, interact and gain from one another.

Kriti Sharma [email protected]

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50 companies participate in the Internship Fair at Enactus Hansraj’s Entrepreneurship Summit

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Enactus, Hans Raj College organised ‘The Entrepreneurship Summit’ on 6 April 2015. The event was an effort to promote and encourage a culture of entrepreneurship among the young crop of budding entrepreneurs on campus. The summit comprised of three major events: a speaker session, an interactive session and an internship fair.

The Entrepreneurship Summit began with the guest speaker session that was conducted by Siddhartha Sharma, an author, speaker and an entrepreneur). In a light-hearted presentation, Mr. Sharma enthralled the audience by talking about his personal experience as an entrepreneur. He mentioned ten lies that helped him realise his true calling. “Work should be a source of energy, not a drain of it. Therefore, make your work a vacation”, he quoted. Adding to his other set of advises, he said, “Don’t let others’ negativity affect your positivity. Have faith in yourself and take the leap!”

Entrepreneurship Summit
Entrepreneurship Summit

This was followed by an interactive session hosted by Shiv Verma and Tejasvi Gulati of ‘The Free Spirit Project’. Through the medium of their short films like ‘Tohfa’ and ‘Don’t Dirty my House’, the two speakers highlighted the importance of being honest with oneself and being perseverant; not seeking external validation and learning to take failure in one’s stride. They concluded the session by putting forward ‘ten commandments of living a creative life’. This list included suggestions like ‘brain feed to prevent brain freeze’, ‘be curious and keep asking questions’ and ‘be driven by your instinct’.

The final and perhaps, the most eagerly awaited event of the day was the Internship Fair. Internship companies like Codeslab, Zocola and Wildnest were some of the participants. Reputed start-ups like Ruplee and HeyBiz were present for recruitment. The organisers were also able to rope in big names like The Times Of India, NDTV, Yepme and Askme.com. Students from other colleges like SRCC, SSCBS, St. Stephen’s College, Ramjas College, Hindu College and Kirori Mal College were present in large numbers. While most companies did not have very stringent application criteria, certain finance companies preferred applicants from the second/third year of college.

NDTV yEP ME

The Entrepreneurship Summit also provided a platform for Enactus teams from other colleges to interact with the crowd and create awareness about their respective projects. The event culminated in the evening at around 5 PM and was managed to provide an opportunity to DU students and companies to engage, interact and gain from one another.

Kriti Sharma
[email protected]

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