\u2018I have known I wanted to study in an interdisciplinary and global learning environment since a very young age. When I started researching for undergraduate degree programmes JGU was my top option,\u201d shares Ashwin Nair, winner of the Best All-Rounder Award at the Jindal School of Liberal Arts & Humanities (JSLH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just 21 years old, Ashwin has always been fascinated by the contemporary education systems being followed in India and abroad where studying is not only limited to books and classrooms but is also about real-life experiences. \u201cI always wanted to study in a university which gives full liberty to its students to explore, experiment, and learn,\u201d says Ashwin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While his research for colleges began when he was in Class 10th<\/sup>, Ashwin agrees that his mother played a major role in taking the decision to choose JGU. \u201cI applied to several foreign universities but my mother always insisted on checking some Indian options. When I heard about JSLH I was amazed not only by its programmes but also the faculty members who are pioneers in their respective fields of study,\u201d shares Ashwin excitedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even after doing all online research, Ashwin believes that it was visiting the campus physically that gave him more confidence to join JGU, \u201cMy parents and I attended several open house sessions and campus tours. Each visit and event just reaffirmed my decision.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cB.A. (Hons.) Liberal Arts programme was my top option not only because of its open curriculum that would allow me to delve into more than just classes but also provide space for me to explore other interests. With the option of diverse electives, there is no risk in taking classes outside your concentration; JGU really is supportive of a holistic education that encompasses many interests,\u201d shares Ashwin as he talks about his journey at JSLH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When asked \u2018What makes JGU special?\u2019, Ashwin\u2019s answer is very clear \u2018the people\u2019 and for him, this includes not only his friends and faculty members but also the admissions staff who helped him at every step to ensure his smooth application to JGU. While Ashwin\u2019s academic journey began at JGU in 2019, most of it went online due to the COVID19 pandemic. \u201cWhat began as a 2 week off, turned into online classes for almost 2 years. Though the transition to online classes was a bit new for me, the JSLH faculty always ensured that there is no compromise in classes or their quality,\u201d shares Ashwin while talking about his experience of attending online classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When Ashwin came back to campus in March 2022 it felt like the first day. A lot of things were changed- the classes, the flagpole area, and the new location of the food court. \u201cIt felt different but for good, we had so many connecting sessions that the gap of two years never felt like it existed. I participated in faculty-student cricket matches, interacted with students, and made friends for life,\u201d says Ashwin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While winning the \u2018Best All-Rounder Award\u2019 was a surprise for Ashwin, it was an easy choice for his teachers, not only is Ashwin good in his studies but is also actively involved in student activities \u2013 he was an elected student representative of the Committee on Gender Sensitisation Against Sexual Harassment (COGSASH) at JGU and helped create \u2018Safe Spaces\u2019 for students to share their concern and together come with solutions. While he is connected to all faculty members, two special ones are Prof. Mimi Roy and Prof. Abhijeet Banerjee who has mentored and guided him throughout. It was under Prof. Abhijeet that Ashwin worked as a Research Assistant and authored an OPED titled \u2018The Burden of Marine Plastic Pollution \u2013 Who is to blame?\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A major in Environment and Sustainability, for Ashwin ‘JSLH’, is a community \u2013 A space to freely express yourself, share ideas, get diverse perspectives and grow as a person. In his recent achievements he has also secured admission at the University College London for the MSc. in Environment, Politics, and Society programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We wish him luck for his upcoming journey!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u2018I have known I wanted to study in an interdisciplinary and global learning environment since a very young age. 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