NAINA GOEL, III, undergraduate diploma in Fashion Design, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi
I stay in West Delhi and my college is in South Delhi. On most days, it takes me close to an hour to reach college, but during the strikes , the commute takes up to two hours. This puts a strain on my study-life balance since travel eats up a majority of my time. The repercussions are stressful days, with no time left to devote to family, friends, and hobbies.
Asmita Garg, final year, B.A. LLB, Vivekananda School of Professional Studies, GGSIPU, DelHI
My college has stringent attendance rules and for that I have to reach college by 8:30 a.m. It usually takes me half an hour to reach college, but now, I have to wake up much earlier as I don’t find Ola/Uber cabs in the morning. Due to less sleep and my hectic routine, I find it hard to devote constructive hours to my studies and it is frustrating when I can’t concentrate during my classes.
Ishita Pasricha, I, M.A. English, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
College-goers are suffering because of this strike as most colleges do not have metro connectivity, and the availability of autos depends on the whims of the auto drivers. Also, it is difficult to find any means of transportation which is inexpensive.
Time lost for academics and the inability to appear on time is another setback. Long hours of travelling have rendered us helpless.
Sailakshmi P.V., Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, College of Engineering, ThiruvananthapurAM
Uber has always been the most sought-after transportation medium. Buses aren’t quick enough and autos are costlier than Uber. Now, with the shortage of cabs and higher prices, the strike is a major setback.
