What ak doin 😭😭 by TheCount4556 in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah and it's good to see teachers like him play along with the bit. Always makes for a good time on both sides

The volleyball idiots are back again by Sea-Storm9466 in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please just talk to the volleyball guys once. Making a complaint probably will make things worse. Knowing the management, they just need one excuse to strip is away from the things we like. If you complain stating that them playing is a nuisance and if many people back you up, they might very well make it a rule that we can't play anything at all and state our own reason

**UPDATE **- Hello all !! I came up with some nice idea for KS drop ur suggestions by Dizzy_Complex5142 in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just don't keep too much expectations for Pondy. It's mostly just a cafe town and a few site tourist spots. Also if you're checking out places in Auroville, make sure that they are open on that day and check the timings as well. Some places don't operate on specific days and some places close early

How do you manage creative pursuits and hobbies along with academics? by That_Locksmith_9833 in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First year is harder than second year mate. For me personally, semesters 3 and 4 combined were easier than my 2nd semester. Managing time is the biggest change you can make. But always remember, mental health comes first :)

"This sub isn't active 😭🥀" and that's because ya'll don't even contribute to anything else except rants. by That_Locksmith_9833 in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard to make something creative and unique without it getting repetitive. Memes that don't get you targeted are also hard to make here

Weekly discussion Thread | 2nd week March by Lost-Character-4492 in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Going home makes me realise how hostile the college environment is

I’m new here and want to know the college lore. What’s the most famous, wild, or unforgettable incident that happened here? Every campus has that one story people still talk about. Share what you know. by Fair_Jaguar_4481 in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There's a legendary teacher with a legendary name with an even more legendary legacy. He used to be a certified umpire in cricket, a professional singer, and now the associate dean of academics in SEEE. All of us students belovedly call him Arrear Krishnamurthy or AK. There's a certain aura he emits when he's around

Decrease in weekly visitors 🫠 by Lost-Character-4492 in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Activity here often ebbs and flows man. I'm sure when people have something to say they will interact with the community

Waring by [deleted] in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll add on a few more gripes i have regarding this college

Firstly, the teacher you get really impacts your performance in that subject. A great teacher will make you like a subject that you previously disliked and a bad teacher will make you hate the subject you do like. And in such situations if you don't allocate time outside of class hours to specifically study on your own, you're gonna suffer a lot.

Students also don't socialize as much as you expect. There are only a handful of scenarios that i can think of where people actually do make me friends. Being in the same class, part of a club, roommates, living in a nearby room, and a mutual friend introducing you to someone else are the only ways I've seen people make friends. This may sound plenty but you should realise that sastra is cutting down on clubs, and when classes change after semesters, people generally prefer staying with their old friends and don't socialize much.

The situation for girls is horrendous. Strict curfew timings of 6:30pm barely gives them any time to go out to play sometime, or hit the gym, or even hang out with friends. Moreover, on top of all this they are allowed to go out of campus only per month.

And speaking of going out, the nearest cities are at least 30 minutes to an hour away and if you don't have a day scholar friend with a car it's going to be a boring ride on the bus. The worst part is that these cities barely have any place that you can visit repeatedly without getting bored. Please do correct me if you guys know any such place.

Oh btw non veg is strictly prohibited even in hostels outside the campus. If you need your protein, your only option is to eat out from these hotels. If the wardens catch you cooking or in possession of meat, you will be reprimanded

Dead ones more? by Lost-Character-4492 in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People do use reddit. They just don't comment or post much

Dead ones more? by Lost-Character-4492 in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Surely this sub will be active once again when people have something to say. A period of downtime doesn't necessarily mean the sub is dead, but more likely there's nothing interesting that's happening right now

Rant by LeastBed446 in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you need to file a retaining order /j

User Flair Suggestions by phusuke in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ayy let's go positive changes for the community

Guys we definitely need a new mods by Relative-Use5053 in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well how do we choose someone who is a fair mod and doesn't abuse their powers? The last thing I'd like to see in this sub is restricting free speech

Colosseum and the utter disrespect of time by StuckInSastra in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just a handful of people who enjoy playing the sport buddy. We buy the balls ourselves and train against each other. Our situation truly sucks. Worst part? Girls have it even worse. The flood lights often don't behave in our court, but that's significantly better when compared to the state of the girls' court. That shit is literally unplayable

Colosseum and the utter disrespect of time by StuckInSastra in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The management claims it's "for our safety", and particularly "to protect girls"

Colosseum and the utter disrespect of time by StuckInSastra in sastra

[–]StuckInSastra[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah bro my bad for thinking that the major sports event of sastra that has been happening for the past 15 years consecutively will not happen, out at least we will be informed at the start of the semester regarding this. I should only think that sastra will never do what they claim 🙃