Metro Plus
Bangalore
Chennai
Coimbatore
Delhi
Hyderabad
Kochi
Living it up... their way
|
Students here strike a balance between fun and work
|
BALANCING ACT: Work and play is their way of life. Pic: K. Ananthan.
COLLEGE DAYS always end up as nostalgic memories. The laughter, the chitchat, the hangouts, the canteen... all remain etched in the memory forever. So it comes as no surprise to see the students of Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science living it up when they can.
Students from Fashion Technology, Catering and Commerce team up for a canteen chat and the discussion starts off with their favourite topic — sports. Obviously, cricket. "We discuss not just Sachin and Sehwag, but also the lady commentators and their goof-ups," says Bharathi, a catering student. Soon, a heated discussion follows... Is Sachin a match winner?
Says Senthil Kumar, a Master of International Business student: "Sachin plays for personal records." Deepak, a catering student, refutes: "Only Sachin helps the team perform well."
No it's Ganguly... .and the list goes on. An argument is in the offing. So, they switch topics.
Tradition bound
"The girls of our college are very traditional. They stick to the adage `Mahalakshmi mathiri irukkunam'," says Rajesh, an M.Com student. No comments from Vidya and Yamala Rani, fashion technology students. Why? "We are a minority in this group now; so silence is golden."
So, what do they talk during breaks? Discuss lectures and lecturers and, of course, on who tendered the maximum apologies to which lecturer. Weekend plans also figure. Their latest weekend outing was Kochi. Next in the list is Goa.
The fun-loving students also turn philosophical and start talking about yoga and meditation. "We visit temples every Friday and we also celebrated Mahashivarathri at Isha Yoga Centre," says M.Com student Sakthivel. Some popular names for students in the campus include Apple, Notes Anitha, Black Khusbhoo, and Tube Light. They also speak in `shyba' language apart from English and Tamil. There is a `Va' language, `Ita' language and the list is endless.
Mention fashion and they are thrilled. John Abraham is their dream man. The girls have a grouse, though. "The boys are not up-to-date with the latest fashion trends."
The students watch NDTV and BBC for current affairs and SS music for entertainment. Are they happy with the budget? "As long as the petrol prices are not hiked."
Bond of friendship
The junior-senior relationship takes the form of teamwork here. "There is mutual understanding and willingness to help among students of different departments and that's our strength," Senthil adds.
The students want to have fun as well as ease the pressure on their parents, when it comes to money. Some work in private couriers, medical shops and call centres on a part-time basis. "It gives us good exposure and since we get to work in groups, it's also fun. The money we earn takes care of our expenses," says Deepak.
Call centres seem to be the hot favourite when it comes to careers. "Some of us are already working as evaluators. We'll continue working after our studies."
So, what's next on the agenda? Awaiting the release of Rajnikanth starrer Chandramukhi and Kamal Hassan's Mumbai Express.
K. JESHI
Printer friendly
page
Send this article to Friends by
E-Mail
Metro Plus
Bangalore
Chennai
Coimbatore
Delhi
Hyderabad
Kochi
|
