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think this is going to land you a job? What’s Though we were a part of the so-called ‘Covid
the point of studying so much about plants Batch’, we were lucky enough to experience
anyway?” the Teresian vibe throughout the first year
at College. From Fresher’s day conducted
To all those who’d asked these and are
still asking, with pride, I can say that the by each department to Talents Day, Arts
Principal, Vice Principal, and Examination Day, Teresian week, Onam, Christmas,
Cell Controller of my College all hail from and everything. The fact is that we had
our own Botany department. How could we something that calls for a celebration on
possibly fail with such inspiring role models each day. Chamak was solely ours. The
guiding us? I take this opportunity to assure mesmerizing performances by the TSS,
all our dear teachers that we’ll never fail the Fashion team, the Under25 Summit, and,
game.
of course, the University Youth Festival.
I’m sure that most of us were doubtful about The level of excitement had no limit even
life in a Women’s college. But now we’re all when we conducted competitions and other
ambassadors of the concept of WOMEN programmes through online platforms.
SUPPORTING WOMEN. Within the three years, we’d witnessed
The College policies have helped immensely celebrities and influencers ranging from the
to build strength in us by upholding the youth stars of cinema like Tovino Thomas
vision and mission of our Foundress, Mother and Anna Ben to public intellectuals like
Teresa of St. Rose of Lima. The numerous Shashi Tharoor and Rahul Gandhi. All these
scholarships offered by the College for days remain fresh and bright in my mind
various categories of students have paved
even now. I hope you feel the same. The
the way to reach successful spheres, which
Teresian week was the one that had received
may have been hindered otherwise due to
the most publicity through our seniors. And
financial issues. Our teachers stood as pillars
it was all worth the hype.
of strength and support when we tumbled
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
head over heels during the pandemic. All Although these days may seem difficult to
the facilities that the College provided us bear, we acknowledge that new beginnings
for the smooth running of the online classes are inevitable. As our time in college has
were appreciable, and I thank everyone who been invaluable, it is important for us to seek
made their own contribution to this. Our out new paths and opportunities to continue
department always provided a safe space for
growing. We are deeply grateful to our dear
open conversation, and the caring support
teachers, whose guidance has enriched our
during tough times was like a warm embrace.
minds and touched our hearts, as we depart
Those kind reassuring faces which reminded
with a profound sense of appreciation.
us that every problem has a solution will
forever hold a special place in our hearts as I would also like to wish a happy and
we reflect on our journey. victorious future to all my batchmates.
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