Student Mindset

Engineering colleges, like my own IIIT Delhi, are known for their intense academic rigor. With demanding coursework and tight deadlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why extracurricular activities are not just a break from studies—they’re essential for maintaining mental clarity, building skills, and finding balance. In this blog, I’ll share why extracurriculars matter, highlight some activities you can explore, and give you a glimpse into my own journey managing academics and events at IIIT Delhi. Why Extracurriculars Matter Engineering studies can be mentally taxing, and focusing solely on academics can lead to stress, anxiety, or burnout. Extracurricular activities—whether sports, event organizing, or creative pursuits—refresh your mind and boost productivity. They also help you develop soft skills like teamwork, leadership, and time management, which are invaluable in your career. For me, stepping away from textbooks to play volleyball or organize a fest allows me to re...

Introduction This summer, I had the privilege of interning at the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. Over six weeks, I worked on a project to develop a real-time dashboard for security systems. This experience was a game-changer, sharpening my technical skills and giving me a front-row seat to how technology drives government services. My Project: Building a Real-Time Dashboard My work centered on full-stack web development . I wrote Python scripts using libraries like requests to fetch real-time data via REST APIs and stored it in JSON files. On the backend, I utilized Flask to process the data, while on the frontend, I designed a user-friendly dashboard using HTML , CSS , and JavaScript to effectively visualize the data. This project gave me hands-on experience in integrating APIs, managing data flows, and creating intuitive interfaces. The supportive environment at NIC made the experience even ...