A learning experience!

Campus is under maintained, small and cramped, inadequate facilities. Too many people too less resources per person management is very unprofessional and not open to suggestions and innovation and modern practices.

There was no entrance examination. Admission was based on 12 standard board results. Selection was on the basis of cut off marks. I wanted to pursue media related education and this college had one of the oldest Journalism and Mass communication departments in the city.

Course structure is pretty elaborate with a decent focus on real world practises for preparing a candidate for the hands on job. Though more can be done to reduce too much of textual theory and more of practical hands on knowledge. Reseach projects were present but more industry training and press visits and on the job vocational training can prepare the students far better and they can be already equipped for a seamless transition into a job.

No there was no option of internship during our sessions, cant tell about now. Since the course of Calcutta University is more theory oriented there lies the problem.

There was no placement or industry tours what so ever. No campus recruitment, no placement cell. Students were all on their own to get going and do something on their own. Though once a recruiter came to the campus for a brief exam, Cognizant, but the requirement from them was almost none.

Musical fests, drama club, singing club, etc all existed. But after college since it was so exhausting, no one got the enthusiasm to participate with proper vigour! Music competition was more prominent as a lot of college bands participated and politics in campus was the order of the day.

Fees under CU are feasible and not back breaking in terms of the money. That is the only plus for the course maybe.Fees were nominal around - Admission fee - 5000Semester fees around - 2000and some development and other miscellaneous fees also existed.

No loan facility was offered or any kind of scholarship or financial assistance was available. Students had to pay on their own or get help personally if there was any financial difficulty.

Gender ratio was pretty decent. In fact there were more girls in my batch than boys probably. Workshops did not happen much. Sports and extracurricular was there but not everyone used to participate. Politics in campus was rampant and very active and used to disturb the environment of the campus.

There was no hostel facilities, canteen was dirty and unhygienic, cramped. The entire campus was in 2-3 buildings so there was no place for hostel facilities. The campus consisted of main building,annexe 1 and annexe 2. Dont know about the situation now but I dont think anything major has changed.

I am not much in touch with the seniors, though I am in touch with my batchmates through social media. Social media like FB has some pages for the college alumni.

Exams are all theory oriented with less stress on practical tests. Practical tests seemed more like a formality and second priority. Theory and mugging up became the order of the day. Exams of CU are notorious for long answers, beating around the bush, trying to drive the same point home again and again. Objective questions and questions that demanded rational and analytical answers were never asked! Which I feel is must for education nowadays.

Faculty of the college is decent, since more of a traditional approach to the course existed so there was more stress on textual theory and knowledge, which I feel is a let down. Too much of Journalistic theory and less practical training doesnt make sense. Faculty were decently trained and equipped to impart classes as per curriculum but nothing innovative or extraordinary.