Hello Affinates, very warm greetings to you all! Some of you might know me and some might not. But I have been where you all are today. With the university getting reopened again there must be a wave of joy and happiness and nervousness at the same time. Finally, the time has come when you must leave your homes and explore the vibrant life of the north campus. As someone who has been into your shoes, I wish you all the best and a very successful journey ahead. While the online mode of education did provide us a chance to take out time and gain new skills at the ease of sitting at our homes, it has had very adverse effects on our lives, most importantly on our personalities. We are less connected now. And I must tell you that networking is very important, especially for a student. So, my only advice is for you to leverage the networking channels and stay connected with your seniors and super seniors so that you can seek their help and assistance whenever required. And believe me we all are there for you! And just FYI, you can meet me anytime, I am just next door to you! Last but not the least, make the best out of your time at DRC. Good luck!! 

College is a place where students come from diverse cultures thus it's not difficult to find people who are totally different from you. You will find students whose opinions will be totally different from yours, students whose dressing style maybe totally different from yours, students whose language of communication will be different from yours and students whose likes and dislikes maybe totally different from yours and just like you may like papaya and other person may not and yet neither of you are wrong to dislike or like it, in the same way these differences do not mean that one of you need to be wrong for other to be right. It does not mean that just because the other student speak in English than you are wrong to speak in Hindi, that does not mean just because other student do not like making reels on Instagram than you are wrong to like it, it does not mean just because other students have dozens of friends than you are wrong to have just one good friend, it does not mean that just because other students are good at certain skill than you are wrong to be not good at it so don't judge others and do not judge even yourself by making such comparisons as you people are different and can be right at the same time with totally different choices. So, try to understand others as they are not wrong or right in reality, only thinking makes it so. So, remember "Others need not be wrong for you to be right and you don't need to be wrong for others to be right".

Whenever I think of three years spent in DRC, they are still like a dream come true for me. Mathematics has always interested me and after my 12th what I knew was to get admission in DU that too in Mathematics Honors. Then after coming to this college, I came to know that this college is not all about studies or about enjoyment but DRC balances both. I am very glad that I was a part of this Affine family which helped me learn more skills. I would like to thank all my teachers and seniors who were always there to guide me and special thanks to all my teachers to guide me not just regarding studies but for life lessons also. This AFFINE family is not family by its name but actually this is a family which can never be left. Because of all your guidance now I am pursuing my master's in mathematics from DTU and would go in the profession of teaching. At the end, I would just say to all my juniors that live every moment to its fullest, there will be some ups and downs but just believe in yourself and keep working, all will be fine with a better version of you. All warm wishes and blessings to you. Keep working and achieve your dreams.

The three years I spent in DRC had been the most stimulating years of my life. It was a perfect blend of joy and hardships and has helped me grow as a person. I met so many different people and learnt so many new cultures, perspectives, ideas and so much more from them. The journey will forever remain etched to my soul and constantly help me seek worthy things in life.

To all my juniors - Once you get into the college will get an opportunity to begin with all the initial steps to be the person you always wanted to be through probably studies, societies or by grabbing the opportunities and making full use of it. Remember that there will be moments that carry a lot of sentimental values, and you can't help but miss those years later. So, live every moment to its fullest.

College life is the most memorable and best part of life. No matter where we are, we always miss our college campus, lovable canteen, numerous bunks, so many hands on one lunch box, lifetime friends and always wish if we could bring those days back.

 I still remember the first day at DRC when so many emotions were running through me. It was actually the beginning of my dreams to pursue higher education in the field of mathematics. For me, Mathematics is not a mere subject but a beautiful language that fascinates me than anything else.

 On the first day, I was introduced to AFFINE-Mathematics Association of DRC. It was a great experience being Joint Secretary of Affine in my first year. It helped me a lot to enhance my communication skills and to develop leadership qualities.

 DRC not only gave me the best classmates but also gave me Wonderful and Inspiring teachers like Seema Ma'am, Poonam Ma'am, Garima Ma'am, Neha Ma'am, NK Sir, VK Sir, Vikas Sir and Monu Sir who not only taught me subjects but also guided me in right direction. It gave me friends that had always been by my side through thick and thin.

 With the support and guidance of Affine family, I was able to get through IIT-JAM. Currently, I am enrolled in M.Sc., Mathematics in Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar. After completing my post-graduation, I want to get into research and take up teaching as a career.

 At last, I would like to thank my juniors who gave me this opportunity to write down this article. I wish all the best to all my juniors.

 HAIL AFFINE!!!!

 Regards