Formal dressing – power dressing

In this competitive world it is important for us to get ready to face challenges that may come up every day. A self confident person is always ready to accept what comes to him. In order to be self confident it is important to dress well. In corporate world it is prominent for professionals to be dressed in such a way that represents dedication and professionalism. Every office, be it a law firm or an advertising agency, has a particular dress code which is formal. Even there is something that you might have also observed that those who are formally dressed get more attention in the crowd.

At the same time if we talk about interviews, those who carry themselves properly which includes well ironed shirt, clean tie and shining shoes tend to leave powerful impression on an interviewee. In this business environment numerable potentially significant clothing situation arises like client lunches, golf meetings, board presentations, TV appearances, etc. Every such situation demands good dressing to leave a long lasting impression. People take them seriously who are well educated and formally dressed. Hence, formal dressing is important to enhance the personality and to instill self confidence in professionals.

Adding a Corporate Tinch to Academic Learning Models

In this highly competitive world, Globalization has emerged as a transforming element. Be it in the field of IT, Finance or Education, every sector has witnessed tremendous growth as a result of an outstanding global connection. Academic learning is no exception. Educational institutes of today are adopting practical teaching methodologies and study techniques to improve the quality of learning imparted. This initiates practical conceptualization of theoretical lessons to enable an in-depth and comprehensive understanding. Witnessing the growth and application of professionalism in the commercial sector, various Schools and colleges are favoring practice-based learning and industry relevant teaching to help students leapfrog the global competition.

Aspiring and ambitious students are exposed to corporate learning environments. Visits to the various industries, initiating projects and encouraging student interaction through classroom assignments are some practical techniques adopted by the institutes to help develop up-to-date skills and augment practice-based learning. The aim of such colleges and institutes is to strive for excellence in this ever-evolving and dynamic corporate world. Young graduates from these colleges acquire holistic understanding of their respective disciplines and are fully equipped with requisite skills to meet the professional demands of the Global market.

Being Innovative

In this highly competitive world it is crucial to think ahead of the crowd.One who is not as same as the crowd is always appreciated. Hence, it is important to be creative and think out of the box. It is said that creativity is required only in writing or animation which is not true. The corporate world is becoming more aggressive every day. In order to sustain in this highly versatile world it becomes important to come up with something new every time. For a student it is important to be creative because in order to get good marks or to get good job opportunity it is prominent to think differently.

Creativity comes from observing. “Creativity is in environment, as a creative person does nothing, but observes the unobserved.” There are various exercises that can enhance innovative ideas.

1)    Look at an object and write 10 words about it that hit you in 10 seconds. Using those ten words write a short story. This exercise will help you to brainstorm.

2)    Start observing the environment. Listen to people and the way they talk.

3)    Reading is a best source to start creative thinking, if you do not read much then developing this habit will help you think distinctive.

4)    Everyone is born creative. Start spending time with children as there is nothing as creative as them.

Those who want to think different these exercises will surely help a lot.

G-Quasar 2012 – Fun Unlimited..!! Memories cherished..!!

G-Quasar, the annual fest of Galgotias University began on March 2nd 2012 with a promise to bring fun, excitement and enthusiasm. The much awaited fest was a 3 day event with a range of action packed and fun filled activities. The famous poet, Dr. Kumar Vishnu inaugurated the fest with the lighting of lamp. The welcome speech was given by Dr. Renu Luthera, Director-Galgotias Business School, Dr. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor and Dr. Sunderasan, Director, Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology. G-Quasar witnessed a huge gathering of more than 25000 students, faculty members and guests enjoying with zeal and zest.

Various colleges of Delhi and NCR participated in the numerous events of G-Quasar. Day One observed Anarchy-The Battle of Brands with some scintillating rock band performances. Nukkad Nataks on the same day also received huge acclaim and acknowledgement. The artists with the captivating performances won the hearts of many. Day One also observed ‘Scintillations’, undeniably the major attraction of the evening. The fashion show indeed was a great experience with students walking the ramp wearing the designer wears. That definitely wasn’t all. The audience enjoyed the brilliant and outstanding dance performances of students.

Day two and Day three were packed with grooving celebrity performances by Mika, Honey Singh and the Punjabi kings RDB. All the stars set the stage on fire and crowd went mad in fun.

Security was well taken care of throughout the event. Mr.Dhruv Galgotia, CEO-Galgotias Educational Institutions thanked and praised the commitment of all people involved in making the fest a super hit event. Vinnie Mathur, Head, Student Affairs at Galgotias University encouraged all her words of appreciation.

Internships – Add on for a Fruitful Professional Life

Finding a job for a young inexperienced professional is a hard task. All organizations want employees to hold some experience which they can use for their benefits. Hence to gain experience summer internship is always recommended. Students tend to learn a lot during this course of time. Summer internships are extremely helpful to shape up students’ professional life. This adds experience, as they get a chance to gain hands on work. Industrial training also helps in getting a job as many students are appointed by the organization where they work as trainees. Those students who are confused about their area of interest, these training sessions help them figure out the right career option for them.

In a corporate world, networking plays a vital role to succeed. Hence, on the job training helps in making this network with professionals which helps students grow in their professional life. In addition, students also get a chance to apply classroom knowledge on actual grounds which makes understanding better and interesting. Therefore, summer internships are extremely important for students. If training is done from a good organization, it acts as an add-on for young professionals .At Galgotias University students are assisted for their internship which in turn leads to great placement.

Galgotias - Offering the Stage to Perform and Excel

Education undeniably has gone through a sea change in the recent years. The educational institutes have been working on the same lines. It is no more strictly about textbooks and theoretical classes. Colleges and institutes understand that it is extremely important to involve and engage students in numerous areas. Not only does it lead to boosting up the confidence level but also gives them the chance to identify their interest areas and nourish them.

Intra college and inter college competitions form an interesting part as it instills amongst students qualities like teamwork, leadership, sporting spirit which undeniably helps them in their respective professional lives.

Colleges and institutes practically include a lot of activities in their curriculum so that students take them up more seriously. Truly, these activities offer them the platform to exhibit their talents and excel in their chosen field. Galgotias University offers excellent opportunities to students to students in various spheres. The university houses clubs like Dramatics Club, Basketball Club, Rotoract Club, Technical Club and Dance Club. With this, it makes sure that students get a plethora of options to choose from.

With professional guidance and support, students strive to gain expertise in their interest areas. The opportunities rejuvenate their minds giving them a break from the routine. And must to add, have a remarkable role in shaping their personality and hence their personal and professional lives.

Value your Talents..!! Make them the Way to Accomplish your Objectives..!!

These days, various colleges and institutions are increasingly focusing on developing the extra-curricular activities of the students. For the same purpose, they have various houses or clubs that work as great forums towards making students identify and cultivate their talents. Not only does it break the monotony of studying with no other activity, but also provides students innumerable opportunities to excel in their respective areas of interests. The various activities like dance, dramatics and other that fall outside the realm of the conventional curriculum helps students become confident, competent and competitive individuals.

Galgotias University offers excellent options to improve on one’s skills and talents. The various clubs that Galgotias has include Basketball Club, Music Club, Technical Club and Dramatics Club. The Dance Club provides training to enhance movement and music. The institute has collaborated with choreographers and experts to learn the various forms of dance. The music club, Crescendo offer instrumental and vocal guidance by ways of workshops and other events.

The university also has a Basketball Club that organizes various sports events.

The Rotoract Club at Galgotias is a service club and offer community service and uplifting the community as a whole.

These clubs facilitate immense exposure grooming their personalities and making them confident in their personal as well as professional lives.

Time to Think Where to Invest Your Career

Most of the students after their school get confused about their career. They do not have a clear path which is to be followed for shaping their professional life. Some of the students visit career counselors too. This is the time when you should understand first at your end what you need from your life in future. Analyzing your interest is most important at this point of time. Whatever the interest is there courses available for every profession. If you are planning your career in management then BBA can help you to understand the commercial world and if it’s engineering that is ruling your mind then you can always go ahead with the course. In addition to this, there are various other creative courses which are not similar to that of same traditional ones.

There are various colleges and institutes in the market which ensures you world class education and guarantees you jobs. But when it comes to getting an admission in a college one has to really careful because a good college plays a vital role in shaping the career. When you enroll for an excellent reputed college you will experience different education standards which are not similar to regular college or school. When the approach is different the outcome is always productive. At Galgotias University there are various courses available in which students can enroll as per their needs. University also provides education that brings professionalism in students.

Its not Only About Textbooks…..!!

Extra-curricular activities play a very significant role in shaping one’s career. In today’s time and age, schools, colleges and various institutes make sure that they include extracurricular activities. Not only do such initiatives help students identify their talents, nourish them and excel in their fields but they also boost one’s confidence level and enhance the overall personality.

Educational institutes provide platforms to students to showcase their skills and abilities before a large number of people by organizing events of various types from time to time. Dramatics, sports, technical work, dance and music are some of the activities students pursue as hobbies which later also convert into stars on their resumes.

Galgotias University with an array of options provides great opportunities to students to excel in their interest areas. Some of the clubs of the Galgotias University include Dramatics Club, Basketball Club, Dance Club, Music Club, Rotaract Club and Technical Club.

The Dance Club provides its members various trainings that enhance their appreciation of movement and music to become fine and confident dancers. For the same purpose the institute collaborates with choreographers and experts to learn various dance forms and gain expertise in them.

Similarly the music club, Crescendo provides a gamut of interesting opportunities to young musicians to learn various skills, techniques and also group performing experiences. Various workshops are organized for instrumental and vocal guidance.

Other extracurricular activities like various sports events, activities that support social causes are also included in the list.

With such activities, students make a mark in their personal as well as professional lives.

Hostel Life – Learning While Having Fun

Hostel life is the most beautiful part of one’s life. Moments spent during this period are the moments of life time. This is the time when students stay away from their families. Students start living alone and start getting independent. Studying, fighting, understanding friendship, having fun; everything is done with new friends in a new world. In addition to this, students tend to learn values and principles of life. They understand how to face various obstacles of life. This shapes their personalities, boosts their confidence and facilitates towards making them future leaders. Needless to say, hostel life teaches discipline to students which undeniably is a requisite for successful people.

Hostels should be such that the benefits of the same are accomplished. There are various institutes and colleges that are offering excellent accommodation facilities to students. These hostels are designed keeping in mind students’ needs. They should also go in sync with the education system. There are various services that get along with the hostel facilities like 24 hour internet connectivity, library stuffed with good books, safety arrangements, transport facilities, medical facilities, play fields, mess arrangements and laundry services. These facilities make hostel life more interesting for students as they can learn and have fun in the campus itself. At Galgotias University, students are given a new life i.e. hostel life, where they do not only live but also enjoy. With cooperative teachers in the campus it becomes easy to learn and develop skills and talents.

Great infrastructure indeed makes for a great educational institution.

Learning By Doing

Most of the students face a problem of forgetting what they have been taught in the class. This happens in two situations, either, students are not interested or students are unable to build interest. The education system in India only emphasizes on theoretical knowledge. That is when students only study the bookish flowery language which eventually confuses students when they are drawn closer to working in actual. This concept does not give a reason for students to find interest. Students should be taught with a way of learning by doing which can also be referred as experimental learning. The experimental learning helps students to grasp better as they learn how to implement.

The idea of learning by doing gives a new dimension to students to think over. This gives a sense of critical thinking to students. Critical thinking includes thinking rationally, generating self awareness, opening minds, being disciplined and making sound judgment. As a whole in the coming highly competitive future, students get ready to accept challenges. They build a sense of confidence as they are indulged in proactive learning. Experimental learning is required a lot so that students are ready to beat the best.

Schools and colleges should follow this thought of experimental learning through workshops, training sessions, seminars, conferences etc. As a result, students learn at a pace and they understand the proper execution of what is taught in the classroom. Here at, Galgotias University, the concept of experimental learning is followed which helps students enhance their skills and have a critical thinking.

Offering a Blend Of Theoretical Learning And Industry Exposure

As Gail Godwin says, ‘Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three fourth theatre’, it is extremely imperative to have an approach that is a blend of theoretical learning and practical exposure. Unfortunately the education system in India emphasizes more on classroom studies. But with time and age, the importance of field knowledge has been realized. Institutes, now make sure that students are given ample exposure through various events that expand their horizons of thinking Trainings and internships are a significant part of the curriculum since they help students to relate between the business intricacies. These ways help students relate the theory to what and how things actually work in the industry.

Educational institutes now promote learning by getting involved. This adds to their thinking quotient and imbibes in them rational thinking, leadership qualities and enhances other areas. It also helps them improve on the bottlenecks. It facilitates better grasping and implementation power leading to an enriching and wholesome learning experience.

There are various events that help achieving the same and making them confident professionals. Colleges and institutes maintain a streamlined corporate interface with the industry thereby leading to various interactions taking place. Various workshops, trainings, conferences and seminars give them a deeper understanding of various concepts taught in classrooms and read in textbooks.

This wholesome and enriching experience towards learning makes them face challenges successfully and helps them achieve their goals.

Teachers – Laying Foundation to Success

Teachers are the essence of an educational institute and greatly define the learning experience. Faculty plays a pivotal role while choosing a B-School. It prepares students to face the challenges of corporate life with confidence and come up victoriously. The quality of education undeniably depends on the talent and competence of the faculty members. Every institute of learning has a different teaching style. Some are conventional in their approach and believe that the traditional ways are more reliable in their approach. However, an increasing number of colleges are adopting an approach that is technology-oriented. There is a growing emphasis on ways like seminars, events, conferences and meetings by which students get an in-depth understanding of the subject. The faculty is encouraged to carry out research which helps in giving them extensive exposure that in turn improves the quality of teaching. Participation in the national and international seminars and conferences encourage teachers to be a part and keep themselves updated and abreast with the latest trends and developments.

The performance and accomplishments of students are greatly defined by the teaching trends adopted. Excellent teaching methodology clubbed with great infrastructure truly makes for an impeccable mode of imparting education that in turn results in facilitating students achieve their dreams. They are well placed with their dream jobs and the ability to make things function in a positive manner.

Teaching should help students know and understand their potential and the opportunities to enhance and showcase them on the global platform. Great teaching, be of any kind, makes for an apt place for learning and development.