{"id":13556,"date":"2021-08-18T12:16:08","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T12:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krea.edu.in\/blog\/?p=13556"},"modified":"2021-08-31T09:21:43","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T09:21:43","slug":"it-was-the-immersion-day-experience-that-made-me-set-my-heart-on-getting-into-krea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krea.edu.in\/blog\/it-was-the-immersion-day-experience-that-made-me-set-my-heart-on-getting-into-krea\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018It was the Immersion Day experience that set my heart on getting into Krea!\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Krea Bytes: Aishwarya on her Krea journey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For a student who always stuck to exploring interests and topics within her comfort zone, Krea was a breath of fresh air. Surrounded by subjects that slightly nudged her away from familiar territory and exposed her to a plethora of disciplines, with talented peers from hundreds of cities across India, <\/em>Aishwarya\u2019s learning journey here has been nothing short of amazing. <\/em>Straight out of St Thomas Residential School in Trivandrum into the hustle and bustle of University life at Krea in Sri City,<\/em> Aishwarya shares with us her journey as a Krea student right from the unique admission process to experiencing Interwoven Learning in her first-year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did Krea happen?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I found out about Krea from an old school friend who went through the website and thought it was something I would be interested in. This was the first time I had come across the \u201cliberal arts” concept, and it was very foreign and abstract to me. I must admit that I did not give much time or research into understanding the courses being offered, but the promise of a unique admission process is perhaps what pushed me. I was so busy preparing for various entrance exams and attending college interviews that I almost missed the application deadline for Round 3 of admissions. In hindsight, I cannot believe that I was ever that close to missing out on studying here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What prompted you to pursue your learning journey at Krea in the beginning? <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

It was the Immersion Day experience that made me set my heart on getting into Krea. I was not nervous, intimidated, or scared at any point of the process, unlike the interviews and selection processes I had been a part of before. I wanted my undergraduate experience to be stress-free, especially after the hectic schedule I had put myself through in school, and the very welcoming and friendly environment during the KIC made me realise Krea was the right place for me. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Entering Krea right after school, how different was the experience?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In school, I was the kind of student who never stepped out of my comfort zone and I always stuck to rote learning and memorising concepts even if I did not fully understand them. I have always wanted to change this habit of mine, and the learning process at Krea has helped me learn, un-learn and re-learn several things. Initially, I was apprehensive about doing Mathematical Reasoning, Scientific Reasoning and Introduction to Topics in Computer Science in the first year, because I shied away from these subjects in high school. The course faculty helped me revisit concepts I had previously learned in school, and I developed the skills to approach problems differently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To sum it up, although learning in Krea is not always a cake walk, it is extremely rewarding and I always gain something new at the end of the day. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What about Krea has changed you or given you a new perspective?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I would say that the people in Krea are what make the institution what it is today, and I have never before met such a diverse, motivated, and caring group of people in my life. I owe the kind of exposure I have received over the past two years to the professors, the staff, as well as my peers, and I know it would not be the same elsewhere.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How has Interwoven Learning (IWL) helped you discover or enhance your interests?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I always knew that college would be a formative experience, but Krea has turned my life topsy-turvy, in a good way! I ran for the position of Finance and Resources Representative in my first year and was fortunate to be a part of the first student government. This is something I would never have done before! I pushed myself to try new things, meet new people, and make the most of my newfound independence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have to admit that the foundation courses in the first year, although they did open up a plethora of options, ended up making me a little more confused because my interests have always been all over the place. I always knew on some level that I wanted to pursue a major in Economics, and the Interwoven Learning aspect helped me figure out my other interests, and how I could pair them best with Economics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are your future plans?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I don\u2019t have solid plans yet– I am considering a Master\u2019s in Public Policy or an MBA, but I\u2019m keeping my options fairly open and I\u2019m hoping to get a better idea once I\u2019ve started my third year at Krea. Working with students has always been my passion, and I hope to build a career in the education field someday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you could share something with aspiring Krea students, what would it be?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I think the one thing that sets Krea apart from other universities is the fact that there is room for all kinds of people with diverse interests- and you will always find a space or group where you would fit in and be able to pursue your interests. Apart from the wonderful experiences (both academic and otherwise) I have had so far, I am most happy about the fact that I found wonderful friends here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aishwarya Sivaramakrishnan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently majoring in Economics and taking courses in Business Studies and Psychology in the School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences at Krea University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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