I am pretty sure, that you would be wondering how the next three years of my life are going to be. Lots of enthu towards courses, even more towards extra currs. Here are a few things, which I think would help you in the time to come. I am writing in a language which has an emphatic tone over suggesting one, because I strongly believe that this things did benefit a lot and some are stuff which I will expect from you guys:
1. Respect the M Techs: This is the first and foremost thing which we should be taught in our freshie year. However, we are taught stuff on the contrary. And there is a good deal of arrogance amongst us when it comes to them. However, it is wise to learn that some of them are as sharp as we are, some of them sharper and most of them are pretty much affable. Don't let one or two effing TAs interfere with your views for the whole group. (Most of you already have and some of you will learn soon that TAs are a bit of pain in the ass... :P. One of the MTechs eventually told me that so are us for them... :)).
2. Don't do RG giri: Trust me, there is no gain by being an RG. The best topper is one, who gets a ten for himself, and tries to help others get a 10 too. I have been lucky enough to be in the company of such a person, and I am sure, that all of my batchies have a great respect for him. Always help others, share knowledge. Once you are labelled an RG, people won't share their stuff with you either, so you are at a loss anyways. And at least, try to help any one you know of who needs help for passing a course.
3. Composition of project teams: No project team, should consist of all 'good' members, i.e. people who normally crack projects. A project team of size > 3 should ideally consist of at least half weak members. This benefits everyone. The 'good' guys learn how to manage, and the weaker guys get to know the technical stuff. You might suffer once or twice a grade or so may be, but if you believe me, in the end, the experience is worth it. And especially helps junta who would otherwise perform badly a chance to improve.
4. DO NOT CHEAT: Please please don't cheat. It is a real shame to see some of the India's top 100s cheating in an assignment. Anyways, our department is strict and usually people get caught, lot of them getting FRs. Trust me, a grade down in a 3 credit assignment is not worth risking an FR or selling your honesty for that matter.
5. CPI matters: like hell. If you are to app, CPI matters, if you are to go for a good job, a decentish cpi is a must. Even IIMs consider your academic record, when you go for the interviews. So, just pay a decentish attention to courses. It is very easy to crack courses in CSE even if you study only the day before the exam. Most of the profs give 7-8 quite cheerfully and you just don't have to be below average.
6. Last but not the least, have fun. Do what you feel like, learn what you feel like. By one personal experience, don't take anything for the sake of resume. Your resume will take care of yourself, if you enjoy what you are doing..
C yaaoooo....
Pratyush
PS: Sorry rahega, blog par post kar raha hoon, spamming on mailing list is closed you see... :)
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