College Committees.

Every fresher has this dilemma in the first year- whether or not to join any college committee. I have listed pros and cons of joining them-

Advantages-

1. You get first hand experience of managing festivals, events,seminars, managing cash flow, sponsorships.
2. Some events or seminar certificates are valued by certain employers.
3. If you hold a position in the committee it shows that you have leadership qualities and can handle pressure. Many employers look for these qualities.
4. Teachers and the principal know you and help you during submissions , excuse you for attendance and maybe even help you with placements and ms admissions by giving letters of recommendation

Disadvantages-

1. You may get demoralised if your seniors don't give you the credit for your work.
2. If you are in the committee and something goes wrong with the fest or event you have to rectify it or its your responsibility.
3. There might be arguments with teachers and the principal if they interfere too much in your work.
4. Academics may suffer if not planned properly.

Joining a committee is is fun and according to me every student should join some committee work for it and engage in some extracurriculars. After all it is not only your mark sheet that makes you stand out.

Passing first year subjects.

First year subjects are considered toughest to pass and get rid of in engineering. Here are some tips that might help yo to clear the toughest subjects in first year-

1. Programming- This subject is a big joke. I passed my programming without learning one sentence of c. To pass this subject do theory very well. There is very little theory in all chapters learn that all.Theory is usually asked for 30-40 marks in the paper. Also study specific programs like palindrome, pascal triangle etc which have been asked earlier. Also practise recursive functions. Refer blueprints for weightage.
2. BEE- many people consider this subject to be very tough and are stuck with it for years. It is very easy to pass this subject with just 3 days of preparation. Start studying theory of single phase ac circuits, 3phase 2 wattmeter, transformers etc. Study the dc part at last. It is not worth its weightage and people usually go wrong in sums. Study only 3-4 marks sums from this topic.Also practise recursive functions. Refer blueprints for weightage.
3. Maths-1- Refer blueprints for weightage. Study strictly according to blueprint and study only the parts you find easy. Do not sit and study for full 120 marks. Study only for 80 marks.
4. Maths-2- Same as maths-1 refer blueprints for weightage and study for 80 marks only, this subject is known to stick so do not take it lightly.
5. Mechanics- Same as maths but study theorem statements and read through sums. Study simple balancing chapters only. Do not go for trusses etc.
6. Physics/chemistry- these subjects are relatively simple and just study important questions only. Try getting notes of Dr. Shetye from RAIT students for both chemistry papers they are clear and concise.