In mid-August 2026, I packed up my familiar routines and stepped onto the campus of Delhi Technological University (DTU) to begin my B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. It's one thing to envision college life from afar; it's another to actually stand in the sprawling corridors of a university with decades of history, realizing this is where the next four years take shape.
The transition from school to an engineering university has been an exhilarating shift in gears. The pace of academics here is relentless and immersive. From deep dives into discrete mathematics and foundational computing principles to lab sessions where theory immediately collides with real code, you quickly learn that passive learning doesn't cut it. You have to be deliberate, disciplined, and genuinely curious.
As of today, September 30, 2026, I've officially wrapped up my very first round of mid-semester examinations. The last two weeks were a marathon of intense problem-solving, late-night library sessions with batchmates, and learning how university-level testing evaluates your problem-solving adaptability rather than memorization. Walking out of that final exam hall felt like a milestone—a real validation that I'm finding my footing in this new environment.
Beyond lectures and exam prep, college has opened up fresh creative bandwidth. Outside coursework, I've been diving into financial markets and trading dynamics—exploring how algorithmic principles and real-time market data intersect. Between coursework, coding, and navigating campus life in Delhi, the momentum is real, and I'm excited for what comes next.