Echoes – 16.10.2020
The Case for a mid-sem break in the online semester(s?)
Anecdotally, the online semester has been hard. For many, it has been more stressful than any other in recent memory. While no hard evidence has been collected as to why this is so (and how many people actually feel this way)… [Read more]
Masked Elections: An Update On Felicity and Parliament
A new academic year has begun. Just last month, the first cohort of freshers was inducted and introduced to Parliament and the Felicity Committee. However, due to COVID-19, these bodies have not appointed new members in several months…. [Read more]
A Proposal for Universal Late Days
The current system of deadlines is certainly far from perfect and students frequently complain about the deadline system due to multiple reasons. A recent discussion on the Facebook group Life@IIITH has brought out some solutions proposed by the students to these recurring issues… [Read more]
The Three New Clubs of the Summer
If you are interested in learning foreign languages, playing out in the super fantasy league with your friend during this IPL season, or just looking forward to some exciting events this online semester, worry no further because our three amazing clubs have got all your needs covered… [Read more]
A ‘Term’porary Change: The Modified UG1 Academic Year Plan
The education system worldwide has taken a huge blow due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It has become a logistical nightmare for institutions to take classes and exams online and to accept new admissions, especially for the recently graduated batch of 2020… [Read more]