A Guide to College Life as a First year Student | SAGAR GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS, Bhopal

In this rush or fast pace life to secure an engineering seat, aspirants often ignore mental, physical and psychological preparation required to actually face the first year of engineering college. Landing a seat in an engineering college of your choice is no less than a miracle in India. Engineering aspirants start preparing for this right from their school days for a host of engineering entrance examinations including JEE Mains, JEE Advanced and many others. Well, if you are a first year engineering student and you do not want to see the same transformation in you after four years, here are some tips will help engineering students to get through the first year of engineering college and make the most of it while at it.

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

Being in your first year of engineering you will face many difficulties and challenges. You must try to tackle them. Unlike school teachers will not be able to help with all your assignments. You must learn to plan and start your preparations on your own.

UNDERSTAND AND FOCUS ON AVAILABLE OPTIONS

However, while focusing on all the fun and games engineering students must also not ignore their studies and academics completely. It can be seen from the syllabus of the first year engineering syllabus in India that they cover overall basics which will prepare the student to tackle the tougher academics in their future years. It is right time for the student to focus on all the available options in engineering.
BUILDING A NETWORK.

Building a network will help you in many ways including future career prospects College is the place where friends are found who stay with you for life However, there is one more added advantage of building your network during your B.Tech days, when it comes to job projects and even setting up your own start-up business. So, try to build a good social, academic and professional relationship and network with your peers and it may come in handy later on.

ADVANTAGES OF TAKING UP EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Apart from taking up regular extra-curricular activities, engineering students can also think about taking up some add-on courses that may add some serious value to their resume and profile. As far as academics are concerned, the first year of engineering college is entirely dedicated to strengthening their basics. Remember, at the end of the day, India is producing more engineers compared to the general demand, in such case it is always better to have some added advantage, qualification or even a hobby to set you apart from your peers.

REVISEING THE ACADEMIC FUNDAMENTALS

You may feel that the subjects which are mainly basic sciences were more or less what you studied in 10+2 course. You are made to revise the basics to understand them from a core-engineering perspective and strengthen your knowledge in fundamentals which will be very valuable as you when you move higher in studies and your professional life.

Conclusion

Engineering is not just about securing admission in the top engineering colleges in Bhopal and obtaining a degree. Well, if you are a first year engineering student, honing leadership qualities including your communication skills, personality development must be your aim so that you become dynamic and a thorough professional to become successful in life . You are on the threshold of your future career, be it job, profession or business.Last but not the least, do make time to enjoy life and have fun.