By: Amrita DassAdmissions to Delhi University are almost over and many students who have not got admission to one of the ‘sought after’ colleges are feeling disappointed to get another college However, you should, in fact, celebrate that you are going to be studying in a college which is an integral part of such a prestigious university. Each year, all constituent colleges of Delhi University attract some of the brightest students from across the country. Hence, no matter which college you are in, you will have opportunities to interact with such students from diverse backgrounds who undoubtedly add value to the teaching and learning process.According to Aastha Vidyasagar, a successful alumna of Miranda House, “It’s no longer about the ‘right college’ of Delhi University. It’s more about getting out of your comfort zone and grabbing opportunities for yourself. You could be at Miranda and still not enjoy your college life or you could be at a ‘less renowned’ college and be the name everyone thinks of for music, arts or MUN. You could have some of the best professors and students at unassuming colleges.”An associate professor of history at Ramjas College, Mukul Mangalik emphatically states that in recent years there has been a “democratisation of quality education across all campuses of Delhi University, owing to highly qualified and committed faculty members.”Going beyond classroom lectures, they regularly organise interesting academic talks, seminars and workshops which enrich our learning as well as critical thinking skills.As a student of one of its constituent colleges, you are welcome to participate in such events in other colleges as well. So make sure that you don’t miss out on these wonderful opportunities which will enhance your knowledge and lead to a deeper understanding of your subject.Another interesting observation shared by Aastha is that having studied at one of the “most prestigious” colleges at Delhi University, she has learned that “there is so much more to a college than just its name”.And come to think of it, it’s the tag of Delhi University that counts!The writer is a city-based career counsellor

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