Browsing by Author "Manoj, Sanjna (ed.)"

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    Yearbook 2020
    (MICA, 2020) Todi, Devika (ed.); Sudhakar, Nitya (ed.); Joshi, Pranav (ed.); Sawleshwarkar, Shreya (ed.); Ajit, Aarathi (ed.); Rai, Anukriti (ed.); George, Rona (ed.); Manoj, Sanjna (ed.); Jyotishi, Shashank (ed.); Jain, Ayushi (ed.)
    Dear Eggs, How can one really begin to write an editorial for a yearbook, I ask myself? After many many arguments, I realise that one just has to begin Much like this MICAn journey, hopefully even this will fall into place. So, here it goes. The first of many lasts. On 11 June 2018, some odd 180 faces landed on campus. Fairly unrelated, everyone was busy taking cognizance of each other. I was busy falling off swings and laughing at my idiocy. That has to be one of my biggest lessons- learning to laugh at myself. What’s beautiful about this place, is that it makes you feel. Sometimes in a normal “I can manage” way. Sometimes in a gut wrenching “I can’t breathe” way. You may love someone, hate them the next day. Like someone, think the worst of them tomorrow. That is the intensity of a residential campus and young people living together is close quarters. Some of us are more than ready for the next big thing- already leaving this place behind. Then there are some like me, a little scared to move on and a little scared to begin. I never really liked transitions. While we are swinging from one mood of lived nostalgia to another of future ready, I hope we remember- People are changing in permanent ways, because of what may seem like a frivolous chain of events. In retrospect, can you connect the dots as well? We all have wrestled with assignments (okay, not all), submissions, classes, competitions, committee... And here we are! Flexing our well-developed brain muscle, ready to face the real world. But before we make the move of moving on, we should take note. We won’t get reduced to a couple of hashtags and some entertaining stories shared at parties. While we were here, we were a breathing living force. PGP25 added its fair share of drama to the romcom that is MICA and we as characters are not that forgettable. It is the season of goodbyes. Are you ready for the next big ride? I hope you find your answer.Until next time. -Devika Todi
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    Yearbook 2021
    (MICA, 2021) Ajit, Aarathi (ed.); Pethe, Adithya (ed.); Rai, Anukriti (ed.); Jayakumar, Ashwin (ed.); Thukral, Jatin (ed.); George, Rona (ed.); Manoj, Sanjna (ed.); Tvisha, Bhatt (ed.); Jivani, Vasu (ed.)
    In June 2019, two years back, I formally welcomed you to the MICA campus though it seems like just yesterday. I am sure you would be fondly reminiscing your Orientation weeks filled with, apart from industry leader sessions, activities such as yoga, meditation, heritage walks, musical and literary nights, movie screenings, and a lot more. That, I guess, set the tone for what we call the MICA experience! Looking back, I enjoyed the opportunity to have lunch with you in the dining hall and talk about everything under the sun, both academic and non-academic. Many of you also accepted my invitation to join me in smaller groups for stimulating discussions. Today, it gives me immense pleasure and satisfaction to see how much you have grown in these past two years as committed and responsible MICAns, taking the lead in various issues. The pandemic was one of the most demanding challenges humanity has faced, and you displayed great courage and strength to stand up against it. It was not easy for any of us, especially you, as it uprooted your life at MICA. I saw you grapple with myriad setbacks ranging from cancellation of internships, a sudden departure from the campus, moving to online classes with a new structure, and worries over placements. I can openly acknowledge that the way you overcame and coped with all of them makes you a more resilient and triumphant batch than any other batch at MICA, including those before and after you. Thankfully, the situation on the ground improved, and most of you were able to return to our beautiful MICA campus; and I am sure before you graduate, you will be all together as a batch, just like you were in June 2019. I am confident that as you embark on your new careers, the learnings that you gained from MICA, both in classes and outside, will stand you in good stead. Keep in touch with your batch mates, with your professors, and with MICA. We look forward to welcoming you to MICA in the coming years as its illustrious alum, with a great deal of affection and fondness. Stay safe. Stay secure. Stay strong.