It is clear that service is a term students are at home with as a dozen clubs in the college elicit their contributions on a regular basis. Youth cannot be written off as lacking social responsibility just because a small percentage live up to the negative image portrayed by the media, students point out. While having a good time as the prerogative of youngsters maybe a common perception, blood donation camps, environmental campaigns and outreach village adoption programmes smacking of a dominant youth presence tell a different story.
College students inevitably play a significant role in blood donation, so much so that a crisis or ‘dry spell' occurs during the summer holidays, testify experts. While discussing how they do their bit for society silently, students bandy about ideas and perspectives of service, that differ drastically. Service may mean anything from lending a helping hand, to feeding the needy or simply refraining from disturbing others. Service is not confined to meeting a person's materials need alone as sharing awareness and knowledge also constitutes service, says Irfan. Some like Sajibudeen believe age is important as maturity and knowledge is gained prerequisite before enlightening others. While coming to terms that serving full time would not be possible after college, students hope they can carry the torch forwards.
An organization gives you a base or a starting point. Associations and clubs inside college give us an opportunity to serve people who are in need. Granted that the seeds of service were sown at school, but whereas we followed instructions in schools, in college we are encouraged to take our own initiative - Mohamed Imran B.Com
It is true you can make a mark as an individual, but your intention to serve carries weight and gains authenticity if we work in a team. More often than not, campaigning alone invites suspicion. I have also been inspired by organizations to come up with a socially responsible initiative at my hometown. - Sameer Rila, B.Sc. Computer Science
Parents are often not supportive to service projects of children. We cannot blame them entirely as they did not get the kind of opportunities we have. They often dismiss it as a waste of time, particularly if they suspect it affects studies. Once you clinch an award or get a good name, they are full of praises. - P.Almubeen B.Sc IT
Charity indeed begins at home and the best way is to start from home. That entails imply looking around us. The satisfaction and the smiles that greet you in return are unparalleled and can bring teas you eyes. - D. Baseerunisha, B.B.A
You need no rhyme, nor reason, not even age to serve. You need not accomplish something magnificent; even a small deed can make a difference. Not using your motorcycle may be your way of serving the environment. - Semina Fathima, B.Sc. Computer Science
Why do we always wait for the big moment to show our social responsibility? I believe in seizing the moment. My empathy quotient has gone several notches high after encountering people with special needs. The experience has made me raise life is blessing. - K. Kanimozhi, B.A.English
With its diamond jubilee just behind it, Jamal Mohamed College looks forward to creating a ‘smart campus' with ICT learning in classrooms. Recognized by the UGC as college with potential for excellence, the religious minority institution has consistently maintained its number one slot in sports for quite some time. The various associations and clubs including an anti-dowry association and Gender club are the boast of the college that is home to 10,000 students.
