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Every other day there’s some poster, some society hype, some “biggest event of the year” claim and then you go there and it’s mid at best 😭

So what’s actually worth attending right now across North and South Campus? Any fests, open mics, competitions or random events that are genuinely fun and not just overcrowded chaos?

Everywhere you look, someone is preparing for something. JEE, NEET, CUET, CAT, UPSC, placements, internships, side hustles, certifications.

And if you’re not doing something, you instantly feel guilty, like you’re wasting your life.

But do people genuinely enjoy this, or is it just a collective fear of being left behind? Because the moment you slow down, there’s this voice saying, “Everyone else is getting ahead.”

It’s like we’re all running a race, but nobody even asked where the finish line is.

Curious to know, who here actually feels in control of their choices, and who’s just going with the flow because stopping feels risky?

Lately it just feels like everything is about attendance, assignments, internal marks, and somehow managing exams on top of all that. Half the time you're not even understanding the subject, just trying to keep up with deadlines and expectations.

Between overcrowded classes, last-minute schedule changes, and zero real support from the system, it honestly feels more like a test of endurance than education. You start off motivated, but slowly it just turns into “bas pass ho jaye.”

Is it just me or are others feeling the same burnout? How are you guys dealing with this mess?

Lately it feels like something is always happening across different DU colleges. Students are protesting over real issues like cancelled events, facilities, admin decisions… and at the same time new rules are coming in that say you need prior permission and full details just to hold a protest.

It just feels odd. If people are already frustrated, putting more restrictions on how they can speak up doesn’t really solve anything, it just builds more tension.

And clearly things aren’t calming down either, because protests are still happening across campuses.

Is this actually about maintaining order or is it slowly becoming about controlling what students can and can’t say?

Lately it feels like every second person I know has already shortlisted countries, exams, timelines and even backup plans. Meanwhile I’m still sitting here trying to understand the basics like where to apply, how to choose a masters course, what exams I even need, and how people are managing finances for all this.

I do want to go abroad, but the whole process feels overwhelming and honestly a bit intimidating. There’s just too much information online and everyone seems to be on a different path.

If you’ve been through this or are currently planning, how did you actually start? What was your first step that made things clearer?
my_qualifications: Student at DU

Lately it feels like everyone around me is moving ahead. People are switching jobs, getting into serious relationships, even planning weddings, and I am still stuck trying to figure things out.

Some days I tell myself to relax and take it slow because there is time. Other days it feels like I am already behind. Career feels unstable, relationships are confusing, and there is this constant silent pressure from family and society to settle down.

Social media honestly makes it worse. Everyone looks like they have cracked some code that I somehow missed.

Just trying to understand if this is normal or if I am actually falling behind. How are you all dealing with this phase without losing your mind?

You come in thinking it’s all cafés, walks around Kamla Nagar, random hangouts near Hudson Lane, and that whole “main character in Delhi” vibe.

Then reality hits.

Morning rush to classes you’re barely awake for, packed lecture halls where half the time you can’t even focus, running behind attendance, juggling assignments, and somehow still trying to have a social life. Add in the travel, the chaos, and the constant pressure of “am I doing enough?” it gets overwhelming fast.

Not saying it’s bad, just… very different from what we imagined.

Does it get better with time or do you just get used to it?