II MA English
Class | Some Reflections
For some things… no procrastination.
Hence, although today happened to be quite a hectic day for me, I wanted to take some time off, to write this post, to make the occasion all the more memorable.
Well, that’s because today happens to be the last exam for the II MA English Class as well.
I wish to take this opportunity to share a few of the lovely qualities I find in this particular batch of 2021-2023.
First and foremost, their sense of appreciating their fellow-classmates. Anything that their friends answer in class, or achieve in class, the rest of the class goes up to him/her and promptly congratulates/appreciates him/her.
Second, their sense of vibrancy. Every student in class excels in one skill or the other, and they were bold enough to come out with their gifts in all their glory.
Thirdly, presenting Papers and publishing Papers in renowned books/journals was something so laudable that we teachers observed in this particular batch.
Students who were slightly disoriented in their first year of MA were up to their phenomenal best, when they came to their II PG – their glorious final year of their entire student life.
Cathlin presented her first paper at VIT Chennai, and the excitement with which she narrated the presentation was awesome! Shows how much she’d loved the presentation. Guess what? She’s also a very good singer.
Pinky made us all proud by bagging the Best Paper Award for her paper at the International Conference in SDNB Vaishnav College, Chennai.
Ganesh started off a bit slow in the first semester, and picked up steam as the semesters progressed, and for once, I really couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw him successfully doing his paper presentations and publications.
He came out
with flying colours at the end of his MA programme, as he became highly focused
from his third semester onwards.
Interestingly, he was also part of the team of four that had interviewed our Principal a couple of months ago.
Sruthi steals the limelight because of the simple reason that she went all the way to Bengaluru to present her Paper in the International Conference. After her paper presentation was over, she told me that, ‘the Chairperson was all praise for her Paper, and once she alighted from the stage, a bevy of scholars and students surrounded her’. She didn’t quite stop with one Paper presentation. She has done quite a few paper presentations and publications as well.
This is the proudest moment for a teacher, ain’t it?
On an added note, Sruthi is also good at art & craft. If you’ve not yet seen her craft, please just ask her for it. Awesome!
Malar and Ganesh have been on a vibrant interviewing spree, interviewing renowned dignitaries, one of which will be published in our College Magazine shortly. The interview that Preesha and Malar did with the founder of Dakshin Chitra was awe-inspiring by all means!
Fanny’s eye for news was palpable when she was all excitement personified, when we had the Newspaper Quiz in class. Of course, it was no wonder then, that she won the Quiz hands down with a huge margin. Interestingly, Fanny shares her birthday with the legendary Fanny Crosby!
Bhavya stole all our hearts with her remarkable and unique book review in class.
Manimaran’s short film won four awards at the National Level, making us all proud.
Haleem is known for his vibrant Gaming channel on YouTube.
Abishek’s YouTube video that featured a delightful interview with his school teacher stole our hearts. He had also done a featured video that got the opinions of random people on ‘how media influences our colour lens through advertisements’.
Sruthi’s YouTube video presentation on the Anna Library has garnered more than 3500 views.
Similarly, Gayathri K’s YouTube channel has such a good variety, and she sustains the momentum on her channel with her consistency. And yes! guys watch out for Gayathri’s short film that’s on its way! The music is by Rudolph Godson!
Fourthly, Book Reviews were amazing sessions that were so rewarding in every way.
Can’t forget
Preethi’s book review in class for which she had come dressed up in the exact colour
of the book’s cover page itself.
Alan’s bold and clear voice was added reason why I made him read out for the class time and again.
Alan is also known for his awesome YouTube channel, that has some really awesome videos. Guys don’t forget to watch particularly, his video titled, ‘Live. Love.. MCC! Department of English (Aided)’.
Can’t forget how, during the very beginning of this year, Tejaswini had sent me a click right from Anna Centenary library, on how she was enjoying her time amongst books of all hues. Same with Sankey and Preethi among others. More power to you guys.
Please forgive me if I have forgotten your name. Just give me a ping if needed.
Immanuel was the first to complete his dissertation, even in the first week of January itself.
Princy had done an amazing dissertation. She is also an efficient translator. Was so happy to read through some of her lovely translations.
Cathlin was exceptionally vibrant and efficient as the Class Representative, and so was her successor, Dinesh.
Everyone in this class participated enthusiastically in class activities.
Some are known for their neat presentations.
Angela is an amazing singer.
Jean is a passionate speaker.
Shobana is known for her neat writing and for her love of coffee, and so is Tejaswini, and so is Ragul and so is Sruthi.
Shiney was a studious and sincere front bencher, and she’s famous for her amazing vlogs on YouTube.
Archana was one of the first to present a Paper in an International Conference, and also the first to clear NET from her class.
Malar and Ganesh have also cleared their NET while in the last semester of their PG Programme.
Basilea’s engaging discussions during Debate time were awesome. She also has a lovely voice, and she’s known for her amazing YouTube videos as well.
Ragul is a confirmed coffee baktha like me. He was one of the first to ask me for a list of libraries in the city.
The list is not exhaustive. It will continue in the next post…!
Now since it’s getting late, I’m gonna post this one. The names not here would be part of the next post [with your USPs to be celebrated!]
Finally, to end on a memorable note, you guys are simply awesome in every way.
Stay unique! Stay phenomenal!
Let your uniqueee light in your most beautiful candle keep shining all the time!
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