Saturday 2 August 2014

making of an institution - part 1

Dear friends,
For past couple of months I was busy searching for right Institute for my son. Born in a family of engineers, engineering became a natural choice.
As the date for entrances, counselling approached our anxiety level too increased. Unfortunately missing out on IITs and good NITs, we were at cross roads.
Everyone offered free consultancy based on their perception or experience.
He had an offer from Manipal, SRM and VIT Vellore. We researched and researched. Finally concluded to take a call on VIT.
The university opened on 2nd July and as a parent I accompanied my son to supposedly settle him in the Institute. From Chennai airport it was a nice 2 hours drive to the Vellore campus. Anxiety was still there. But when we reached VIT Vellore, the green and extremely well laid out campus gave us the first level of comfort.
The procedures and the help available for allotment of hostels / mess was extremely simplistic and streamlined. The comfort level that was provided by the mentors and authorities was just just terrific.
No wonder in a short span of 30 years, VIT has carved out a niche for itself.
I'll share my experiences in part 2. Till then bye.

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