No lack of hangouts

Students of Sree Gokulam Medical College on their life on campus

June 09, 2016 02:58 pm | Updated October 18, 2016 12:38 pm IST - Thiruvananthapuram

Dharitri S., Devika Sindu, Aziya Sulthana, Gopika P. Mohan, Afiya Thaha, Abhilash Krishnan, Jaice Davis, Irfan Hassan Rawther, Harismon M., Sebin Sebastian, Bintaf P.P. Photo: Liza George

Dharitri S., Devika Sindu, Aziya Sulthana, Gopika P. Mohan, Afiya Thaha, Abhilash Krishnan, Jaice Davis, Irfan Hassan Rawther, Harismon M., Sebin Sebastian, Bintaf P.P. Photo: Liza George

Hangouts

There is no dearth of hangouts at this college. Right from the college lobby to the nearby hilltop, the MBBS students of the college say, anyplace can turn into a place to chill, if with friends. However, the lobby and cafeteria seem to top the list of favourite hangout spots on campus. While the lobby is where you can usually find everyone after class, the cafeteria is frequented for its affordable snacks and beverages. Alan S. Panicker, Abhijith A.G. and Amal Chandran say Cilantro, a restaurant that is located on campus is a popular place to chill for its combination of good food and ambience. The students, however, soon get into an argument on which spot offers the most scenic view. While some say the panorama from a close by hilltop is breathtaking, others say the college terrace offers a splendid view of the sprawling campus, which they go on to add, reminds them of a five star resort.

What’s trending

The students are still on a high from their Arts Festival that concluded last week. According to the students it was loads of fun as they introduced events such as arm wrestling, makeover, hair dressing competition, dubmash…this time around. Aziya Sultana lists with pride the recent achievement of the college in sports. “Our college is the university champion for football and the runners-up in cricket. While the men’s group won the inter-zone basket ball championship, the women’s team was the runners-up,” she says.

The first year students are currently neck deep in studies as their examinations are around the corner. “Right now, we are busy with group study sessions,” say Nabeel Khan, Ahmed Nihal and Akhil M.

In conversation

The malaria outbreak in Kozhikode, the faux pas made by Kerala Industry and Sports Minister E.P. Jayarajan while paying homage to boxing legend Muhammad Ali [the Minister assumed Muhammad Ali was from Kerala] and the murder of the law student Jisha are all hot topics amongst the students.

Final year students Devika Sindhu and Gopika P. Mohan are unhappy that their final year examinations have been advanced. “We are trying to persuade the authorities to stick to the original schedule. Right now the exams will be in February 2017, instead of March 2017. Yes, a month does make a difference.”

The students tease Jaice Davis and Naseef Moosa. “Jaice is the kalathilakam of our college and Naseef is the Dulquer Salmaan of our college – the college heartthrob. Both of them have garnered a fan following in college and come up in conversations.”

Now, that’s entertainment

Mini militia, a multiplayer mobile game, is what is popular amongst the students. Nearly everyone, especially those living in the hostel, have the game on their phones. “It’s fun, only because you can play it with your friends at the same time,” says Binthaf P.P. As studies are hectic, sleep is a favourite form of recreation for the students. “We catch up on our sleep whenever we can,” says Jaice. Movies have taken a back seat for most, although Naseef and Arshad Siyad say they managed to watch Kammatipaadam . “Naseef wasn’t watching the movie, he was busy taking selfies! That is his form of entertainment,” says Arshad.

Pet peeves

The hostelites wish their hostel menu was revamped. “The food is not bad, but it could be better,” they say diplomatically. The students all crib about the lack of a mall in the city and wish that the college had been a little closer to the city.

(A monthly column on views from the campus)

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