Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream

Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream on #netflix is a must watch for everyone, specially for students from #iitkharagpur

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Few points where I connected the most are:

1. Some 6 pointers called #Chaggi are so chilled out. I was one of them. Our gang enjoyed a lot. We had our fears deep within. But somehow did not get intimidated or consumed by that.

2. ILLU is the most beautiful and unique feature of IIT Kharagpur. It can not be found elsewhere on this planet.

3. The pressure during placements is real, and extremely stressful. Few of us struggled to get placed even after a month. And we waited for our opportunity. I sat in 15 Interviews. Almost lost the confidence in myself. Ironically, I am a very vocal, extrovert and super confident person.

4. Depression and stress is prevalent. Some show it, some manage it and some quit the life on it. I met one of the batchmate in Patna. We greeted and talked. He had scored 7.6 SGPA. I had scored 6.2, After 15 days, I got the news that he committed suicide. And I remember what he said when we met: Yaar, 7.6 thik hai, ghar wale chahte hain ki kam se kam 8.5 to aaye.

5. I personally know some friends who were extremely good in Coding, and we called them Gods. A few were so engrossed in video game called #CounterStrike that they failed in semester exams, got year back, got late placements yet they are doing so well in life. I know few people who were careless, managed to get their Degree, later became serious in life and became civil servants.

6. Gurukul setup of IIT KGP makes it unique, unlike other campuses. I have been to IIT Bombay and have seen how different it is from IIT Kharagpur.

7. I always believed that some of my batchmates are good in studies and will get success based on that. I am more capable in other aspects, and will get success when my time comes. Success is very subjective, although. The message in the series is clear. You are unique, so is your journey. Embrace it. Do not fear failure. Failure should not consume you. When I look back and suggest you to look back, then you will realise, success or failure are part of journey. IIT makes you resilient. If you are ready, open your arms, you can conquer the world.

I always wanted to write a book on IIT Kharagpur and the life that we enjoy there. It was meant to be realistic like Gangs of Wasseypur. Not like Half Girlfriend of Chetan Bhagat. I am happy that this series on Netflix does some service in that direction.

Beautiful Creation by the team. Congratulations !

#almamater #PrashantRaj

I will create a video on my YouTube channel for more comments on this series and life in IIT Kharagpur.