The Launchpad: Internship opportunities for students at Jagran Lakecity University

Though classroom forms an imperative part of a student’s life when it comes to education, the real hands on experience is what makes an efficient employee at work. Internships often go underappreciated at various Universities where the main focus is on classroom learning. Though the knowledge gained at college is of essence, it forms only the theoretical knowledge base of a student. Internships are basically an introduction for the student in the professional sector. They equip the student with the initial experience required as a launch pad in the competitive world out there. Without them, a new job will feel like an in-cope-able change bound to affect their efficiency.

Now that the importance of an internship has been sorted, let’s understand the importance of the ‘where’ quotient. Having the opportunity of being introduced to major brands and the chance to work with them is what Jagran Lakecity University is synonymous with. Here we give utmost importance to the quality of internships that we provide our students with. Our team works tirelessly towards making sure that ‘the best’ is brought ‘within reach’ for the enrichment of our students.

Here is a look at our top collaborations.

Message from the Vice Chancellor: Prof. (Dr.) Anoop Swarup

Greetings and welcome our young Jagranites!

 It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you all to Jagran Lakecity University where we endeavor to bring world class education at your doorstep as you begin your new academic journey.

We at JLU follow as Swami Vivekananda said - “To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream, not only plan, but also believe”

It is not by accident that you have chosen to pursue your future with us for you have come to a University that has been carefully nurtured over the years and where premium is always on quality education and professionalism.

As you settle down, you will find that the world is before you. Yes, as you step into the University portals we have a wide range of academic opportunities on offer and a chance to chase your dreams and make them come true. The teaching fraternity here have been carefully chosen to make you feel comfortable not only in a classroom setting but beyond as well. It is this bond right from the first semester that sets the environment for the entire duration of your study. Here nothing stops you from pursuing your own interests; we will only be too glad to step in with our efforts to make you comfortable.

Gradually you will also realize that JLU goes far beyond academics. Our strategy is governed by 4 major goals, excellent teaching, students’ satisfaction, outstanding research and social responsibility. Thus our academic curriculum is designed to ensure the best of world-class teaching, learning, research and innovation. We have established collaborative partnerships with business, government, and other research institutions. Our endeavor is to help our students to generate innovative ideas, knowledge and skills, a pre-requisite for social benefits. This will ensure that you are not only good at academics, successful as employable graduates and successful entrepreneurs, but also responsible citizens with high ethics and social conduct.

Many of you have come not only from India but also beyond. Let me tell you, that JLU has such a rich diversity of people that makes it such a fun place to be in. I am sure you will use the occasion to enjoy newer things in life - friends, languages and food for instance! There are also numerous Clubs and the Houses – Lions, Sharks and Hawks to ensure healthy competitiveness on the campus that will enthuse and interest you. Also do step into the city to experience the rich historical and cultural heritage.

I welcome you once again to our ever expanding JLU family as I wish each and every one of you the very best.

Like, Comment, Depression: Understanding how acceptance on social media affects the psychology of youth

Being a generation born under the dominance of social media, the opinion of ‘The viewers’ has started governing our lives more than our own conscience. Most of the people today wake up to the face of their smart phones, scrolling through the public life of other people, unaware of what is going on in their immediate vicinity. Being a social media addict was not considered a problem until it groped the youth into a corner of extremely low self esteem bordering at self pity.

Comparing our ‘behind-the-scenes’ to the ‘final cut’ of some random person on the internet is leading to psychological troubles that are irreversible in nature. A study based on an experiment revealed that we are immensely affected by the social media opinions of others, often confusing them with facts, while we as a viewer are hardly affected by what other people post about themselves.

Posting pictures with infinite filters, going through tedious processes to make sure we find that one particular picture bound to make people jealous, even when we hate the entire practice, is one of the negative psychological impacts that social media has on us. It is this ‘Need for Approval of your personal life from strangers’ that forms the root cause of the negativity that blooms on the internet today.

It is imperative that out generation acknowledges this high time and puts a stop at the ‘image-building-for-others’ trend to bring out a permanent solution for this crisis. What goes on in ones life is not bound by the approval of random strangers, that too when that anonymity provides for only a temporary high in the form of dopamine, not resulting into a long lasting state of happiness.

Watch this video for ways to deal with this problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n96l-yj01wE&feature=youtu.be