In Conversation with Smit Patel, B.Tech ICT, Second Year Student from Dhirubhai Ambani University

Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar, was established in 2001 as a state private University. Dhirubhai Ambani University is accredited by NAAC with an “A+” grade. DAU Gandhinagar offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. DAU Gandhinagar courses are BTech, BS-MS, MTech, MSc, M.Des., and PhD.

Smit Patel is a second-year B.Tech ICT student from Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat. In this conversation, he shares his campus life journey, classes, studies, extracurricular activities, projects and other things. Read the article below to know more about the DAU Gandhinagar campus life from a student's perspective.

Careers 360: Tell us something about yourself, such as where you are from.

Smit Patel: My name is Smit Patel from Ahmedabad. I am pursuing BTech ICT in my second year at Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar.

Careers 360: Did you face any difficulty in the initial months when you joined the institute?

Smit Patel: No, I did not face any difficulties in the initial months when I joined Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar.

Careers 360: What activities are offered in the institute? Are there any clubs, etc., for the various extracurricular activities? Which ones have you taken up and are a part of?

Smit Patel: Yes, there are many clubs, committees and hobby groups. I am part of the Academic Committee and the Radio Club.

Careers 360: Describe a typical day at your institute – what do you do from the time you wake up till you go to sleep?

Smit Patel: I wake up, then have breakfast, attend lectures, lunch, attend labs, snacks, play some sport, study, and sleep.

Careers 360: What facilities do you have on campus? What do you like here the most, which you feel is unique and differentiating?

Smit Patel: Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar, has Libraries, a laundry, a cafeteria, and a gym. A unique thing is its lush green campus and peaceful environment.

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Careers 360: How comfortable are your hostels, and how about the cleanliness factor over there?

Smit Patel: Cleanliness is good at Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar. Hostels are comfortable, but the room size is small.

Careers 360: What about the medical facilities? Can you avail requisite medical attention if needed in an emergency?

Smit Patel: Yes, at Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar, there is a medical centre on campus.

Careers 360: How do you balance your studies, projects, exams and other activities?

Smit Patel: I balance my studies, projects, exams and other activities with proper time management and consistency.

Careers 360: Tell us about the clubs and societies on campus and how significant they are from your point of view or the students' point of view?

Smit Patel: They play an important role in the self-development of students.

Careers 360: What are the popular hangouts at the institute? What, according to you, are the most-visited places nearby?

Smit Patel: The popular hangouts at Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar, are a Cafeteria, OAT, and LP. The nearby place is Infocity.

Careers 360: How do you spend your leisure time on campus?

Smit Patel: I spend my time playing sports or hanging out with friends on campus.

Careers 360: What types of companies come for campus recruitment, and what percentage of students get placed every year? How is the recruitment process here?

Smit Patel: Big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, etc., come here for recruitment. Almost 80-90% students get placed every year.

Disclaimer: This article has been published as a marketing collaboration between Careers360 and Dhirubhai Ambani University.