Anjaneya Tewari, Chandigarh : Seniors at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University, Chandigarh, organized a vibrant “Jamming Session” this Thursday on 6th August to help freshers settle into campus life. Built around the theme “Meet. Connect. Chill.”, the event brought together students across different branches for an evening of live music, good vibes, and informal conversation.
The programme was spearheaded by Tavisha Jindal, a second year Information Technology student at UIET, along with a dedicated team of fellow seniors. The core idea behind the initiative was simple: to give first year students an easy, stress-free way to talk to their seniors—something that can often feel intimidating during the early weeks of college. Guitars, open mic, and a relaxed setting did most of the heavy lifting in breaking the ice.
Speaking about the motivation behind the gathering, Jindal, who is also contesting this year’s Department Representative elections, shared her vision for a more connected and approachable campus environment.
“Starting out, it’s genuinely difficult to interact with people, especially seniors,” Jindal explained. The strategy to connect through music proved to be a resounding success. “We wanted a chance to bond over something fun, and it turned out even better than we expected. Everyone had such a good time, it made all the effort worth it” Jindal added.
Students who attended noted that the informal format made it incredibly easy to approach seniors and get a true feel for campus life outside the classroom. Many stayed on well past the scheduled hour, singing along and cheering on the performers.
Encouraged by the high turnout and positive reception, the organizers plan to host similar community-building meetups throughout the academic year.
