{"id":13880,"date":"2025-07-15T09:13:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T09:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krea.edu.in\/blog\/?p=13880"},"modified":"2025-07-15T09:21:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T09:21:38","slug":"how-i-use-ai-as-a-student-a-personal-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krea.edu.in\/blog\/how-i-use-ai-as-a-student-a-personal-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"How I Use AI as a Student: A Personal Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By Dheer Panjwani, Cohort of 2023 – 2027, Data Science major, SIAS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(The views and practices shared in this article reflect the personal experiences of the student. Krea University does not endorse or take responsibility for the individual use of the AI tools mentioned. Students are encouraged to use such tools responsibly and in alignment with the University\u2019s academic integrity policies.)<\/em><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout my educational journey, I\u2019ve witnessed a stark divide in the quality of education whether it\u2019s the scramble for seats in prestigious private institutions or the relentless marketing of coaching classes by tutors flaunting their exam ranks. Frankly, it can feel suffocating.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AI and Education<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fortunately, the new technologies we have now have access to aren\u2019t as cutthroat as the antiquated \u201cRatta\u201d (rote learning in Marathi language) methods of the past. Whenever the challenges of education in India come up, \u201cdemocratisation of education through technology\u201d is a recurring theme. Despite experiencing the distance learning era during the Covid-19  pandemic and witnessing the rise and hype of ed-tech platforms like Byju\u2019s well before traditional coaching centres caught up, I\u2019ve never been as struck by the transformative potential of a technology in both daily life and education as I am with Artificial Intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n

It has integrated into my college life so seamlessly that I can barely remember what studying was like before it. Everyone has a unique learning style; some thrive on practice, others on visual aids, some on reading and comprehension. Traditional education doesn\u2019t always cater to these differences, but AI can personalise content to an almost magical extent, dramatically boosting productivity even perhaps catering to the preferred learning methodologies of neurodivergent students.<\/p>\n

For ease and experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a Data Science and Economics double major, my coursework can get intensely quantitative. For these subjects, I rely on AI to break down complex concepts, provide intuitive explanations, and generate relevant examples \u2014 from chess analogies for game theory and computational languages to step-by-step solutions for every kind of math problem I encounter. This helps acquire a knack for a subject that would otherwise require substantial time and effort. For theory-heavy subjects, I use AI to generate bullet-point summaries and scripts for podcasts, which I then convert to audio using text-to-speech tools. These are perfect to listen to while multitasking around campus.<\/p>\n

AI has helped me approach debugging beyond the \u2018if it ain\u2019t broke, don\u2019t fix it\u2019 mindset towards actually understanding the underlying problems behind failed programmes. As a chronic procrastinator, I\u2019ve even prompted AI with, \u201cThis is my syllabus, and we have nine hours. Let\u2019s make a study plan and crack it.\u201d This worked surprisingly well for the exam I attempted (not academic advice).<\/p>\n

Of tools and solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tools like Perplexity<\/a> have revolutionised my research workflow. What once took hours of trawling through obscure corners of the internet and compiling bibliographies now takes minutes. ChatPDF<\/a> helps me skim through the toughest parts of long curricula. Though it sometimes fumbles with mathematics and citations, it\u2019s a lifesaver when it comes to dense readings. To address citation accuracy, I\u2019ve experimented with running open-source agentic AI models like Ollama<\/a>, training them on specific textbooks, notes, and question types from professors. No more waiting for office hours just before an exam \u2014 a desperate question about a tricky equation can be explained to you in minutes \u201clike you\u2019re eight years old\u201d by a Chat-Bot you trained yourself. More advanced online tools may even provide flashcards, PPTs and quizzes for any coursework you require.<\/p>\n

Striking a balance<\/strong><\/p>\n

For me, AI is the great equaliser\u2014especially for students without access to elite tutors or academic networks, but who crave a personalised learning experience. It has supercharged my productivity, freeing up time for deeper learning or simply pursuing other passions. Mundane tasks like writing professional emails have been automated. I barely recall the last time I wrote more than an outline before letting AI formalise it for me, (though I keep my language skills sharp through academic writing, because let\u2019s be honest, there\u2019s a thin line between efficiency and brainrot).<\/p>\n

The flipside<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking of brainrot, let\u2019s not ignore the endless stream of AI-generated garbage we\u2019re exposed to. As the first generation to grow up with internet access in adolescence and now AI in early adulthood, we\u2019re on the frontlines of this digital transformation. It\u2019s both exhilarating and a little unnerving. With general AI just a few years away and computing power doubling every two years, we\u2019re at a crossroads: overreliance and the infamous \u201cblack box\u201d problem loom large. We risk automating tasks we once mastered, without always understanding what\u2019s happening under the hood.<\/p>\n

Long road ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why I see AI not as a co-pilot (sorry, Microsoft) but more as an advisor or assistant, an enhancer, not a replacement. Otherwise, we risk turning ourselves into mere data point generators in the server farms of the future. I won\u2019t speculate on the broader impact of AI on the job market (that\u2019s a whole other article), but I will say this: AI has fundamentally changed how I learn, research, and organise my academic life. It has made education more accessible, more personalised, and, dare I say, a little more fun.<\/p>\n

And if an AI ever tells you that you can ace quantum mechanics in three hours, sometimes a little optimism and delusion is exactly what you need.<\/p>\n

For more details on the Data Science major, watch here<\/a><\/p>\n

For details about the programme, visit here<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Dheer Panjwani, Cohort of 2023 – 2027, Data Science major, SIAS (The views and practices shared in this article reflect the personal experiences of the student. Krea University does not endorse or take responsibility for the individual use of the AI tools mentioned. Students are encouraged to use such tools responsibly and in alignment with the University\u2019s academic integrity policies.) Throughout my educational journey, I\u2019ve witnessed a stark divide in the quality of education whether it\u2019s the scramble for seats in prestigious private institutions or the relentless marketing of coaching classes by tutors flaunting their exam ranks. Frankly, it can feel suffocating. AI and Education Fortunately, the new technologies we have now have access to aren\u2019t as cutthroat as the antiquated \u201cRatta\u201d (rote learning in Marathi language) methods of the past. Whenever the challenges of education in India come up, \u201cdemocratisation of education through technology\u201d is a recurring theme. Despite experiencing the distance learning era during the Covid-19  pandemic and witnessing the rise and hype of ed-tech platforms like Byju\u2019s well before traditional coaching centres caught up, I\u2019ve never been as struck by the transformative potential of a technology in both daily life and education as I am with Artificial Intelligence (AI). It has integrated into my college life so seamlessly that I can barely remember what studying was like before it. Everyone has a unique learning style; some thrive on practice, others on visual aids, some on reading and comprehension. Traditional education doesn\u2019t always cater to these differences, but AI can personalise content to an almost magical extent, dramatically boosting productivity even perhaps catering to the preferred learning methodologies of neurodivergent students. For ease and experience As a Data Science and Economics double major, my coursework can get intensely quantitative. For these subjects, I rely on AI to break down complex concepts, provide intuitive explanations, and generate relevant examples \u2014 from chess analogies for game theory and computational languages to step-by-step solutions for every kind of math problem I encounter. This helps acquire a knack for a subject that would otherwise require substantial time and effort. For theory-heavy subjects, I use AI to generate bullet-point summaries and scripts for podcasts, which I then convert to audio using text-to-speech tools. These are perfect to listen to while multitasking around campus. AI has helped me approach debugging beyond the \u2018if it ain\u2019t broke, don\u2019t fix it\u2019 mindset towards actually understanding the underlying problems behind failed programmes. As a chronic procrastinator, I\u2019ve even prompted AI with, \u201cThis is my syllabus, and we have nine hours. Let\u2019s make a study plan and crack it.\u201d This worked surprisingly well for the exam I attempted (not academic advice). Of tools and solutions Tools like Perplexity have revolutionised my research workflow. What once took hours of trawling through obscure corners of the internet and compiling bibliographies now takes minutes. ChatPDF helps me skim through the toughest parts of long curricula. Though it sometimes fumbles with mathematics and citations, it\u2019s a lifesaver when it comes to dense readings. To address citation accuracy, I\u2019ve experimented with running open-source agentic AI models like Ollama, training them on specific textbooks, notes, and question types from professors. No more waiting for office hours just before an exam \u2014 a desperate question about a tricky equation can be explained to you in minutes \u201clike you\u2019re eight years old\u201d by a Chat-Bot you trained yourself. More advanced online tools may even provide flashcards, PPTs and quizzes for any coursework you require. Striking a balance For me, AI is the great equaliser\u2014especially for students without access to elite tutors or academic networks, but who crave a personalised learning experience. It has supercharged my productivity, freeing up time for deeper learning or simply pursuing other passions. Mundane tasks like writing professional emails have been automated. I barely recall the last time I wrote more than an outline before letting AI formalise it for me, (though I keep my language skills sharp through academic writing, because let\u2019s be honest, there\u2019s a thin line between efficiency and brainrot). The flipside Speaking of brainrot, let\u2019s not ignore the endless stream of AI-generated garbage we\u2019re exposed to. As the first generation to grow up with internet access in adolescence and now AI in early adulthood, we\u2019re on the frontlines of this digital transformation. It\u2019s both exhilarating and a little unnerving. With general AI just a few years away and computing power doubling every two years, we\u2019re at a crossroads: overreliance and the infamous \u201cblack box\u201d problem loom large. We risk automating tasks we once mastered, without always understanding what\u2019s happening under the hood. Long road ahead That\u2019s why I see AI not as a co-pilot (sorry, Microsoft) but more as an advisor or assistant, an enhancer, not a replacement. Otherwise, we risk turning ourselves into mere data point generators in the server farms of the future. I won\u2019t speculate on the broader impact of AI on the job market (that\u2019s a whole other article), but I will say this: AI has fundamentally changed how I learn, research, and organise my academic life. It has made education more accessible, more personalised, and, dare I say, a little more fun. And if an AI ever tells you that you can ace quantum mechanics in three hours, sometimes a little optimism and delusion is exactly what you need. 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