As for the agenda, the third year engineering student says, "We raised issues pertaining specifically to international students and the student community at large. Like international students face the problems of visa regulation while matters like personal tutors and feedback mechanism on the performance of teachers concern all. The Union runs the food joints and organises the sports and cultural activities in the campus."
One of the initiatives that he has taken is introducing a Diwali night and an Eid get-together. "On such occasions we prepare the food together. After the London bombings, there was apprehension in certain communities in the campus; we saw to it that they get the security cover. Anyway, Sheffield didn't face any problem," points out Harsh.
Talking about his initial days in the U.K., Harsh says he was amazed at the politeness of the people. "The thank yous and sorrys bemused me. As I could not reciprocate, I was considered to be rude. The difficulty in understanding the variety of accent on offer was diffused when people offered help in finding the way at traffic intersections."
The post, says Harsh increases the employability and gives an opportunity to meet those who matter. "I get a monthly salary and a one year break from the studies. Plus, it provides an opening to meet the Prime Minister and the counsellors as a student representative." Harsh has an interest in politics and wants to practise it, after completing his education. "I believe youngsters should join the system if they want to cleanse it."
Harsh holds he is not in favour of reservation on the basis of caste. "I believe in reservation for the needy. However, this is my personal view." Tomorrow if his constituency feels otherwise? "I will go by them. That's politics in democracy."
ANUJ KUMAR
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