We (Don’t) Live In A Society: inside the toxicity of Delhi University’s society culture.
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[co-authored with Paridhi Puri] Delhi University is a dream destination for lakhs of Indian students every year. They’re promised quality education at prices far cheaper than its private counterparts. More than that, they envision a freedom they would never have experienced before. No one will force you to attend classes, and some may arguably say that much of the learning in the university happens outside class. An important factor contributing to this rosy picture is the university’s society culture. You are told that you can find your niche here, and you’ll make some of your closest friends. For the longest time, societies have been massive crowd pullers. The fear of missing out becomes too strong for a new student to handle.
We (Don’t) Live In A Society: inside the toxicity of Delhi University’s society culture.
We (Don’t) Live In A Society: inside the…
We (Don’t) Live In A Society: inside the toxicity of Delhi University’s society culture.
[co-authored with Paridhi Puri] Delhi University is a dream destination for lakhs of Indian students every year. They’re promised quality education at prices far cheaper than its private counterparts. More than that, they envision a freedom they would never have experienced before. No one will force you to attend classes, and some may arguably say that much of the learning in the university happens outside class. An important factor contributing to this rosy picture is the university’s society culture. You are told that you can find your niche here, and you’ll make some of your closest friends. For the longest time, societies have been massive crowd pullers. The fear of missing out becomes too strong for a new student to handle.