By Summya Khan.
The favourite sports ground at the Campus is 'Valicka ground'.The reason behind its popularity includes proper sitting arrangement,pitch,and its ideal location.
Unlike rest of the sports grounds, Valicka is located at centre of the Campus.Sports lovers from all the Departments don't find it difficult to reach there and entertain themselves.
The most popular event at the Campus for sports lovers is the Paigham-e-Aman tournament.This event is also organized at the valicka ground by a certain political party.
People from all over the Campus gathers at the ground at every tournament.A huge crowd of audience can be seen at the time of tournament enjoying themselves and supporting their respective teams.
Other than the tournament it is also used by boys and girls as a meeting point.Sometimes we see girls and boys enjoying any sport and having fun.Mostly students from Pharmacy department are seen there as the ground is located just at the front of their department.
All in all Valicka ground is considered as an asset for K.u reserved for sports activities.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
lets make it a better place. .
By Syeda Nadia Zareef.
PG is the most visited place by KU-RIANS especially by ARTS FACULTY STUDENTS. Its like blessing for them as it is nearest from arts faculty and most importantly as none of the arts department has its own canteen so as soon as students get free from their classes, they rush towards PG to spend quality time with their friends and to enjoy food.
Although there is no comparison of PG’s items throughout the varsity be it BIRYANI, GOLGAPPAYE, CHAAT OR ROLL. But the environment of PG is somewhat more discussable than its food items.
First of all the whole area is too dusty as there is no sign of a proper road over there. In fact walking there you might have a feeling of a DESERT with almost whole foot in the sand, then, looking around you might get a feeling as if you are in a forest becuase you see tress all around you. In fact the canteens there are all surrounded by these big trees. These may provide you shade but the birds on its branches offer you some other thing as well(no need to describe that) so be careful while waiting for your orders.
Then cats and dogs are also distinguishable part of PG, and finally in the name of sitting arrangement we only have 2 benches over there where you mostly find guys with cigarette in their hands commenting on every one passing from there. So that’s the whole story of our very own PG.
Here I want to say that some improvements should be made in the area called PG as food can be best enjoyed if its presentation is good and it is served in a good environment so proper shades with sitting arrangements should be provided.Beside this the road over there should be reconstructed and some trees should also be cut down. So that students could more properly enjoy their favorite food items in more clean and calm atmosphere.
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PG is the most visited place by KU-RIANS especially by ARTS FACULTY STUDENTS. Its like blessing for them as it is nearest from arts faculty and most importantly as none of the arts department has its own canteen so as soon as students get free from their classes, they rush towards PG to spend quality time with their friends and to enjoy food.
Although there is no comparison of PG’s items throughout the varsity be it BIRYANI, GOLGAPPAYE, CHAAT OR ROLL. But the environment of PG is somewhat more discussable than its food items.
First of all the whole area is too dusty as there is no sign of a proper road over there. In fact walking there you might have a feeling of a DESERT with almost whole foot in the sand, then, looking around you might get a feeling as if you are in a forest becuase you see tress all around you. In fact the canteens there are all surrounded by these big trees. These may provide you shade but the birds on its branches offer you some other thing as well(no need to describe that) so be careful while waiting for your orders.
Then cats and dogs are also distinguishable part of PG, and finally in the name of sitting arrangement we only have 2 benches over there where you mostly find guys with cigarette in their hands commenting on every one passing from there. So that’s the whole story of our very own PG.
Here I want to say that some improvements should be made in the area called PG as food can be best enjoyed if its presentation is good and it is served in a good environment so proper shades with sitting arrangements should be provided.Beside this the road over there should be reconstructed and some trees should also be cut down. So that students could more properly enjoy their favorite food items in more clean and calm atmosphere.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
Mass Communication Canteen
By Sehar Azhar
Mass Communication is the only department which is not in the Art’s Lobby. The new building is far from the arts faculty and especially from P.G., main cafeteria and all sorts of eating spots of KU (including all the dhaabaas. So in this situation, the little canteen here is a blessing for all the MCDians.
Especially in the morning when some students reach the university in a very famish condition then the tea biscuits served here are the best delight for us. Actually, the tea alone helps us to revitalize ourselves. We even had coffee. But I guess its no more an option now.
As the time passes, the person working there brings the so called chicken rolls in which they use “spray-on chicken” I guess. Still these rolls are the house specialty since there is no other option. As we all know, beggars can’t be choosers.
We try our best to run out to P.G. and get some decent food, but after two or three days, we get clumsy. Therefore, we tend to try biscuits and chips of every brand available. “Top pops” are the hot favorite of students here. Especially the “masala” ones. Do come and try them out.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
University life. . .its fun
By Sameen Meher.
University is an entirely different place when compared with the school or college life.
University environment is way too different from our previous academic institutes.
This is a place where students come from different origins,cultures etc.
A place where sick people sit all around you having no lifelong goals and ambitions.
But here borders are erased- you are free to do whatever you want. You can sit anywhere,anytime with anyone.
Teachers have no concern about your academic sessions at all.
Parents no longer take care of your academic session, in fact no one asks about it.We enjoy unhygienic foods without any fear.
This is the stage when u suddenly feel that you are actually a grown up adult now.You are free to make most of your time and free to take your decisions on your own.
You don't have to worry about attendance issues (except in some rare cases), unlike schools and colleges.You may bunk classes easily and have fun with your buddies.
This is a place with more clubs and teams than anyone could ever be a part of.
At this stage of life you touch heights of freedom unlike before.You are free to take your decisions.
This, and so much more is the very essence of university life. It is the most amazing place for freedom lovers I can honestly tell you that going on to Post Secondary studies were one of the biggest decisions of my life. I am sure you will feel the same way when you will enter into University life.
University is an entirely different place when compared with the school or college life.
University environment is way too different from our previous academic institutes.
This is a place where students come from different origins,cultures etc.
A place where sick people sit all around you having no lifelong goals and ambitions.
But here borders are erased- you are free to do whatever you want. You can sit anywhere,anytime with anyone.
Teachers have no concern about your academic sessions at all.
Parents no longer take care of your academic session, in fact no one asks about it.We enjoy unhygienic foods without any fear.
This is the stage when u suddenly feel that you are actually a grown up adult now.You are free to make most of your time and free to take your decisions on your own.
You don't have to worry about attendance issues (except in some rare cases), unlike schools and colleges.You may bunk classes easily and have fun with your buddies.
This is a place with more clubs and teams than anyone could ever be a part of.
At this stage of life you touch heights of freedom unlike before.You are free to take your decisions.
This, and so much more is the very essence of university life. It is the most amazing place for freedom lovers I can honestly tell you that going on to Post Secondary studies were one of the biggest decisions of my life. I am sure you will feel the same way when you will enter into University life.
Friday, October 22, 2010
The 'Differences' . .
By Kanwal Naz.
Karachi University being one of the largest University of Pakistan holds the honour of educating largest number of students and helped them to work for a better future of this country.
K.u has science,arts and commerce faculties.Experienced teachers have been appointed in every department.
All above qualities of the Campus are acceptable and ofcourse should be appreciated but University suffers from many controversial issues that should be solved.
There are many issues such as transports,attendance,clashes and the differences between the departments of the Campus in many ways.
I would like to highlight the issue of the difference that has been made in the standards of the departments.If we take the example of Commerce and IBA (although they are not considered a part of K.u,but are located inside it) we can see excellent management,cleanness and other academic performances that are appreciable unlike the rest of the places.
For e.g..Many guards can be seen at the entrance gate of the IBA but not a single one at the entrance of Commerce department.
Cleanness is appreciable at the IBA department unlike rest of the places.Environment of IBA is pleasant due to greenery and other management reasons.
The academic performances are much different from the other departments of the Campus.
These are only a few examples that shows the differences .But if you observe,you can witness several such examples.
I just wanted to convey a message that there must be an equal system of management and administration throughout the Campus.
Karachi University being one of the largest University of Pakistan holds the honour of educating largest number of students and helped them to work for a better future of this country.
K.u has science,arts and commerce faculties.Experienced teachers have been appointed in every department.
All above qualities of the Campus are acceptable and ofcourse should be appreciated but University suffers from many controversial issues that should be solved.
There are many issues such as transports,attendance,clashes and the differences between the departments of the Campus in many ways.
I would like to highlight the issue of the difference that has been made in the standards of the departments.If we take the example of Commerce and IBA (although they are not considered a part of K.u,but are located inside it) we can see excellent management,cleanness and other academic performances that are appreciable unlike the rest of the places.
For e.g..Many guards can be seen at the entrance gate of the IBA but not a single one at the entrance of Commerce department.
Cleanness is appreciable at the IBA department unlike rest of the places.Environment of IBA is pleasant due to greenery and other management reasons.
The academic performances are much different from the other departments of the Campus.
These are only a few examples that shows the differences .But if you observe,you can witness several such examples.
I just wanted to convey a message that there must be an equal system of management and administration throughout the Campus.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Our very own 'MAIN' library.
By Syeda Nadia Zareef.
This is the age of technology.Every bit of information is provided all the time, you just "CLICK" and get what you want. But still with all these advancements the joy that people feel in book reading is indescribable. In fact in my opinion, NATIONS NEED GOOD THINKERS TO PROSPER AND THINKING COULD ONLY BE ENHANCED BY MORE AND MORE READING.
Let’s talk something about this enormous structure, it was established in1952 when KU itself came into being, it is a 3 storied building with a staff of 25 library specialists, 10 assistant librarians and 90 to 95 non professional staff and most importantly with the availability of more than 350,000 books used not only for general purposes but for research work as well(as mention in ku’s official website) and nowadays also provided with a beautiful DIGITAL LIBRARY with the availability of all kinds of information.
These are what we can call its characteristics, but there are many things which you find ANNOYING. First of all when you step in to the library you have a feeling of some horror place so much darkness (I wonder how evening students could manage there)with walls being painted perhaps at the time of its creation.
Then layers and layers of dust on every thing.(may be its because of all the time open windows, which let every thing come in, be it scorching beam of sun or lots of dust) if you want to settle down somewhere you have to clean the place by yourself, now the question arises what 90 to 95 people of non professional staff are doing over there.
Now another interesting thing which can only be the characteristic of this particular library is suddenly during your studies you smell something and look around, you find many busy in SMOKING ACTIVITY in the corridor which is an evidence of poor management of the library.
In the end I just want to say that by mentioning all this I don’t mean that the library is of no use for us but only that as environment has lot of effects on people’s mind so students should not be tortured in the library rather they should be provided with nice n cool environment so that they could more properly concentrate on their studies.
This is the age of technology.Every bit of information is provided all the time, you just "CLICK" and get what you want. But still with all these advancements the joy that people feel in book reading is indescribable. In fact in my opinion, NATIONS NEED GOOD THINKERS TO PROSPER AND THINKING COULD ONLY BE ENHANCED BY MORE AND MORE READING.
Keeping this in mind "Libraries" are must in every educational institution similarly K.u is also provided with libraries in almost every department and one CENTRAL LIBRARY i.e MEHMOOD HUSSAIN LIBRARY.
These are what we can call its characteristics, but there are many things which you find ANNOYING. First of all when you step in to the library you have a feeling of some horror place so much darkness (I wonder how evening students could manage there)with walls being painted perhaps at the time of its creation.
Then layers and layers of dust on every thing.(may be its because of all the time open windows, which let every thing come in, be it scorching beam of sun or lots of dust) if you want to settle down somewhere you have to clean the place by yourself, now the question arises what 90 to 95 people of non professional staff are doing over there.
Now another interesting thing which can only be the characteristic of this particular library is suddenly during your studies you smell something and look around, you find many busy in SMOKING ACTIVITY in the corridor which is an evidence of poor management of the library.
In the end I just want to say that by mentioning all this I don’t mean that the library is of no use for us but only that as environment has lot of effects on people’s mind so students should not be tortured in the library rather they should be provided with nice n cool environment so that they could more properly concentrate on their studies.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
'Technology' is needed at Communication department. . !
By Summya Khan.
As students of Mass communication,proper Internet facilities and most importantly its 'availability' is one of our basic requirements.But unfortunately ,our department has no proper arrangement for this and even if it has this facility ,we are not allowed to make use of it in time of need.
We always have to walk all the way long to the main library or HEJ for our online work and assignments (as all of them require Internet assessments).
Its quite astonishing and surprising that communication department has no proper Internet availability but that's how it is..
Two days back,in the department when I so wanted to show my assignment and some other online content to my group members ,I had no excess to Internet.
There is only computer in our department which is easily accessible ,but it has no Internet connection.
The poor lazy machine placed at the corner of Photostat shop serves all the people from department as well as from other departments also for printing purposes.
There are so many things that we complain about despite of knowing the fact that there will be no satisfactory outcome.But I had to write something for my blog assignment so once again my poor department is targeted by me..
Sometimes I feel that I should be thankful to the poor arrangements and mismanagement at the campus as it gives us so much content for this assignment.
As students of Mass communication,proper Internet facilities and most importantly its 'availability' is one of our basic requirements.But unfortunately ,our department has no proper arrangement for this and even if it has this facility ,we are not allowed to make use of it in time of need.We always have to walk all the way long to the main library or HEJ for our online work and assignments (as all of them require Internet assessments).
Its quite astonishing and surprising that communication department has no proper Internet availability but that's how it is..
Two days back,in the department when I so wanted to show my assignment and some other online content to my group members ,I had no excess to Internet.
There is only computer in our department which is easily accessible ,but it has no Internet connection.
The poor lazy machine placed at the corner of Photostat shop serves all the people from department as well as from other departments also for printing purposes.
There are so many things that we complain about despite of knowing the fact that there will be no satisfactory outcome.But I had to write something for my blog assignment so once again my poor department is targeted by me..
Sometimes I feel that I should be thankful to the poor arrangements and mismanagement at the campus as it gives us so much content for this assignment.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Career selection OR Mental torture???
By Suleman Saadat Khan."Suleman…enough of your pop music, now let me hear some Lata-Rafi collection". And I meekly obeyed my mother’s request. This brief exchange of dialogues reminded me how different our minds can be from our parents due to various reasons, among which generation gap is surely considerable.
Casting my mind back, I still remember what trauma I had to go through exactly two years back when I passed my intermediate exams in commerce. I was ecstatic to see my name in the column of those who had passed exams with A-1 grade but being a swimmer and some international competitions going on I just passed the exam. Everyone around me congratulated me in full spirits because they knew that passing out the exams without even the study as required in commerce is an achievement in itself. After the congratulating part was over, I seriously began to think what professional field I should be choosing. Though I was a commerce student, I still managed to remember how badly I had wanted to be a journalist in future. Reporters, anchors, columnists and gossipy current news stories had always been my favorites. Besides, I was an avid reader and writer of stories and poems since I was very little. So, I broke this piece of news in quite enthusiastic manner... "I want to take admission in Mass Communication dept in KU, I want to be a journalist". Luckily, my friends, including some cousins were there with my parents when I said this. "Are you out of your mind??" a girl-cousin of mine was quick to respond. "Nuts, you should be taking admission in CBM or some other good university , at least not KU…it’s the only place that can do justice to your talent and grades"- another one volunteered and of course. "These days BBA is very much in demand, go into that one"…and it continued…
Finally my parents also spoke up.. "Beta we think it’s best for you to take admission in some good reputable business university. You’ve studied commerce from matriculation till intermediate; do you want to throw all that away just like that??"
Quite reluctantly I started combing the aptitude books for admission in CBM, easily passed the entry test and managed to the BBA session. A month passed, then two and then three, but no teacher succeeded in inculcating the passion of commerce field inside me. It’s not that I hadn’t tried. I took all the classes and lectures and attended seminars, but the sight of badly entwined wires always made me nauseous. We always followed the formula’s , calculations that were predefined and we just have to put the given ones into it and mugging all formula’s that will play an important part in future. We didn’t invent anything on our own. We were never the pioneers. In short, I felt miserable. I always got exceptionally well marks in test by mugging and cheating from my mates, but that didn’t make me feel that I was intellectual in anyway. So finally when I couldn’t take anymore of it, I uttered the following words to my parents with tearful eyes...
"This is not my field, it’s not where my heart is… please let me do journalism"…
I guess my parents were quick to realize that I was not happy. They let me visit KU admin office to get admission details. I got admission and realized how right I was in quitting BBA and joining journalism. I felt like a free bird writing my thoughts and letting the world know them, expressing my views and welcoming the disagreements. Precisely, I was happy to be who I was, not what I was supposed to be.
I know that no guidance in this world can be better than our parents’, but I’m also aware of the fact that world is a colorful place and God has blessed all of us with different capabilities and skills.
So, I, Suleman Saadat Khan can responsibly declare that I refuse to follow the beaten path. I respect my parents’ and peers’ opinions, but I don’t want any innocent life to be ruined in a bid to amuse all the "professional intellectuals" out there
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