2018Feb12 - Becoming a Better Engineering Student - Morning and Afternoon Sessions - with the Students of Diploma in Engineering of Anubose Institute of Technology, Paloncha, Bhadrachalam-Kothagudem District, Telangana This power point presentation was used for the Morning and Afternoon sessions with the students of the Diploma in Engineering in Anu Bose Institute of Technology, The live audio recording of the session, mainly in Telugu, with a sprinkling of English, can be easily accessed: https://archive.org/details/180212000BaBEStudentMorningSessionAnuBosePalvancha and https://archive.org/details/180212002BaBEStudentAfternoonSessionAnuBosePalvancha You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: viswam.vangapally@gmail.com

2. Hearty WelcomeHearty Welcome ~~ to thisto this interactiveinteractive sessionsession
FacilitatorFacilitator
Prof. V. ViswanadhamProf. V. Viswanadham
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Leave anLeave an IMPRESSIONIMPRESSION that Makes athat Makes a DIFFERENCEDIFFERENCE
EnthusiasticEnthusiastic Engineering Students ofEngineering Students of
Anubose Institute ofAnubose Institute of
Technology,Technology,
palvanchapalvancha
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Do you want toDo you want to
WINWIN
oror
Lose ?Lose ?

4. T = QT = Q
E, E, N, TE, E, N, T
and Sand S

5. Unconscious IncompetenceUnconscious Incompetence
Conscious IncompetenceConscious Incompetence
Conscious CompetenceConscious Competence
Unconscious CompetenceUnconscious Competence
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6. February 14, 2018 6
What doWhat do
youyou
see ?see ?

7. Why thisWhy this
Interactive Session ?Interactive Session ?
SSWWOOCC
To makeTo make
the most ofthe most of
what is availablewhat is available
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8. StrengthenStrengthen
the Strengthsthe Strengths
AcquireAcquire thethe
requiredrequired
New StrengthsNew Strengths
Weaken theWeaken the
WeaknessesWeaknesses
No moreNo more
New Weaknesses,New Weaknesses,
pleaseplease
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9. T.T.W.W.
V.AV.A
..

10. To day is the
First Day of the
Rest of your LIFE

11. Are you Living ?Are you Living ?
Are you livingAre you living
in thein the Past orPast or
in the Future orin the Future or
in the Present ?in the Present ?
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12. ThinkThink andand GrowGrow
You are your ThoughtsYou are your Thoughts
Quantity,Quantity,
Quality,Quality,
VarietyVariety andand
CreativityCreativity
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13. Current jobCurrent job
environment isenvironment is
conducive to thoseconducive to those
who showcasewho showcase
high Learnabilityhigh Learnability
and theand the ability toability to
re-skill themselvesre-skill themselves
rapidlyrapidly
February 14, 2018 13Are you ready ?Are you ready ?

14. Soft SkillsSoft Skills
Soft Skills are related to one’sSoft Skills are related to one’s
Personality,Personality,
Attitudes andAttitudes and
Behaviour.Behaviour.
Some examples of Soft Skills areSome examples of Soft Skills are
Communication Skills,Communication Skills,
Interpersonal Skills,Interpersonal Skills,
Emotional Intelligence,Emotional Intelligence,
Time Management, etc.Time Management, etc.

15. Soft SkillsSoft Skills
Soft Skills help you toSoft Skills help you to
work more efficiently and betterwork more efficiently and better
with peoplewith people
Evaluate as toEvaluate as to
how good you arehow good you are
in each one of these Soft skills –in each one of these Soft skills –
and sincerely begin to developand sincerely begin to develop
each one of these skills.each one of these skills.

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VyakthithvaVikasam-Telugu-#page/n17/mode/1upVyakthithvaVikasam-Telugu-#page/n17/mode/1up
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https://archive.org/details/Poolabat
a
S.G.A. – Small Group ActivityS.G.A. – Small Group Activity
Encourage yourself to develop your PersonalityEncourage yourself to develop your Personality
Small Booklets areSmall Booklets are freelyfreely availableavailable
both in English and Teluguboth in English and Telugu

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Every SUNRISE ~ a new BeginningEvery SUNRISE ~ a new Beginning

18. Please observePlease observe
What can we LEARN for our LIFE ?What can we LEARN for our LIFE ?
Experience, Explain, Express, Expand, Enhance, EnrichExperience, Explain, Express, Expand, Enhance, Enrich andand ExcelExcel
What is this ? Please describe.What is this ? Please describe.
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19. February 14, 2018 19
WebsitesusefulforWebsitesusefulfor
EngineeringstudentsEngineeringstudents
1. http://durofy.com/top-20-engineering-websites
2. https://www.engineeringforchange.org/10-best
3. https://sahilvaid.wordpress.com/2015/10/22/to
4. http://blog.prosig.com/2010/04/06/10-sites-tha
5. http://techmaza.org/top-10-sites-for-engineers-

20. Stand Out – Prove your UniquenessStand Out – Prove your Uniqueness
U r UU r U
M.A.P. and M.A.D.M.A.P. and M.A.D.February 14, 2018 20

21. February 14, 2018 21
Learn toLearn to
MANAGEMANAGE
YOURSELFYOURSELF

22. February 14, 2018 22
1313things tothings to
considerconsider

23. February 14, 2018 23
1. Lack of Prioritization
2. Tendency to Procrastinate
3. Unwillingness to accept Change
4. Escaping from Work and Responsibility
5. Living an Aimless life
6. Lack of Clarity about Quality
7. Inability to Concentrate
8. Unprepared to improve Time Management
9. Telling Lies and Exaggerations
10. Lack of Self Confidence
11. Not managing Superiority or Inferiority Complex
12. Inability to control Pride and Jealousy
13. Laziness to pursue the PATH OF EXCELLENCE
Any more ?Any more ?

24. February 14, 2018 24
Becoming
Becoming aa
Better Engineering Student
Better Engineering Student

25. You need to study at theYou need to study at the Right TimeRight Time,,
at theat the Right PlaceRight Place, and, and
under theunder the Right ConditionsRight Conditions,,
so that you will give yourselfso that you will give yourself
adequate Preparationadequate Preparation andand
maintain the correct Attitudemaintain the correct Attitude..
Study to Succeed – in Exams and in LIFEStudy to Succeed – in Exams and in LIFE
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26. Becoming a Better Engineering StudentBecoming a Better Engineering Student
About 33,80,00,000 resultsAbout 33,80,00,000 results
1. Identify the people who inspire you, and find
out what makes them tick
2. Develop a portfolio of projects. Participate in
every hands-on, experiential learning
opportunity that a balanced schedule
allows
3. Learn the value of networking
4. Work in teams as much as you can
5. Seek informal leadership roles
6. Find your flaws—and fix them
7. Take a business class / course – at least,
read a book or two and become familiar
8. Develop effective communication skills,
besides other soft skills
9. Seek out internship opportunities actively
and early in your academic career

27. Becoming a Better Engineering StudentBecoming a Better Engineering Student
1. Never neglect studies – never have any
backlogs – get tuned to both hard work
and smart work
2. Attentive listening paves the way for
effective communication
3. Be Attentive in the classes – whether fast-
faced or otherwise
4. Take good running notes – by the way, WHY ?
5. Reading lessons before hand – is it necessary
?
6. Get involved with the engineering student
community – by joining Activity Clubs
7. Make friends and get along with your peers;
with seniors also
8. Improve your Study Habits

28. Becoming a Better Engineering StudentBecoming a Better Engineering Student
9. Assignments and Exams should be your
number one priority
10. Stay Updated with Technology – never say
that it was not included in the syllabus
11. Brush up on all basics of engineering
concepts – Why ?
12. Always give 100% concentration
13. You have to have a really solid foundation --
in high school – if not, make up now
14. Simplify, summarize, and compress the
information – never rote learning
15. Test yourself frequently
16. 30 minutes30 minutes of good exercise, every day –
Exercise at least three times a
week

29. Becoming a Better Engineering StudentBecoming a Better Engineering Student
17. Study Smart –
1. Study the same information in a
variety of ways – reading the class notes,
looking up for online resources, creating
a mind map, teaching someone what you
have learned, etc.
2. Study 2 or 3 subjects each day –
instead of concentrating on one subject,
exclusively
3. Review the information
periodically, instead of cramming –
next day after learning,
3 days after,
7 days after,
21 days after,
30 days after,
45 days after,
60days after, and so on –
for better reinforcement
Each time
further condensing
and
Internalising
Leading to
Unconscious Competence

30. Becoming a Better Engineering StudentBecoming a Better Engineering Student
4. Prefer to sit at the front of the
class – helps in better concentration
5. Summarize the information into a
Mind Map or a diagram or something suitable
like that
6. Read aloud the key information
like key concepts and equations, aloud –
helps in memorizing
7. Take regular study breaks –
a 5 minute break after about 40 minutes of
study – break to be used productively to
mentally review
8. Drink at least 8 glasses of water –
irrespective of the season
9. Exercise – Sweat – improves
memory and of course, physical health

31. Becoming a Better Engineering StudentBecoming a Better Engineering Student
10. Sleep at least for 6 hours –
adequate sleep improves your focus and thus
memory improves and you learn faster
11. Eat balanced, nutritious food –
avoid junk food
12. Plan to improve your Grades –
grades are important
13. Get involved in as many
activities as possible
14. Stay out of trouble – all sorts –
fights, drugs, etc.

32. Becoming a Better Engineering StudentBecoming a Better Engineering Student
18. Learn and practice proven efficient and
effective study tools like:
SQ5R
Survey,
Question,
Read,
Record,
Recite,
Review and
Reflect
At the end of the Class Lecture, or at the
end of the day, always do a quick Recap,
Review and Reinforce – if you do not do
this, within 24 hours, you are likely to lose
about 80% of new information inputs

33. Becoming a Better Engineering StudentBecoming a Better Engineering Student
19. Notes:
1. Preliminary notes from your text book
reading, the night before the class
2. Notes taken and made during the lecture,
3. Notes taken and made from Lecture
handouts, if any
4. Notes taken and made from class
discussions, or group work, if any
5. Notes from Lab Reports and / or field work
6. Other Notes – from Research at rhe Library,
or from Internet

34. Becoming a Better Engineering StudentBecoming a Better Engineering Student
20. Segregation of Study Material
Learn to identify and segregate
‘core material’ and ‘elaborative material’
21. Practice Writing from Memory
Your ability to put your thoughts on paper
clearly will serve you more in the long run.
22. Experience cannot be bought
Get as much as possible of real world
experience – Apprentice programmes etc. –
may be Industrial visits – I suggest, even
relevant YOUTUBE videos

35. Becoming a Better Engineering StudentBecoming a Better Engineering Student
23. Remember no more Spoon
Feeding
Change your mindset from
spoon feeding to self-dependency

36. What would happenWhat would happen
if you NOW beginif you NOW begin
to becometo become
a Better Student ?a Better Student ?
You will surely becomeYou will surely become
a disciplined,a disciplined,
responsible andresponsible and
constructive citizenconstructive citizen
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37. What happensWhat happens
When you begin toWhen you begin to
Become a BetterBecome a Better
Student ?Student ?
You begin toYou begin to
Observe better,Observe better,
Learn better,Learn better,
Think better,Think better,
Choose betterChoose better
Talk better,Talk better,
Plan better,Plan better,
Do better,Do better,
Achieve better,Achieve better, and so onand so on……

38. Leads toLeads to
Careful ObservationCareful Observation
ConcentrationConcentration
ComparisonComparison
CompetitionCompetition
CreativityCreativity
CommitmentCommitment
Continuous ImprovementContinuous Improvement
TheThe 77 CsCs
Thinking and QuestioningThinking and Questioning

39. The two most important life-goalsThe two most important life-goals
I would like every youth to have:I would like every youth to have:
One,One, increaseincrease the amount ofthe amount of timetime
that you have at your disposal;that you have at your disposal;
Two,Two, increaseincrease what you canwhat you can achieveachieve
in the time available.in the time available.
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40. Clarity – Purity – Infinity – Eternity – DivinityClarity – Purity – Infinity – Eternity – Divinity
U r UU r U

41. You areYou are
your Choicesyour Choices

42. EncourageEncourage
YourselfYourself
to become yourto become your
Best FriendBest Friend

43. Developing a fine personality
1. Clarity of goals and purpose in life
2. Doing beyond expectation
3. Continuous Learning [ including learning from failures ]
4. Being enthusiastic and taking initiative
5. Character
6. Self discipline
7. Positive mental attitude
8. Managing self and managing teams
9. Sound physical and mental health
10. Team work and developing Leadership qualities
11. Honest and Hard working (including smart work)
12. Growing in one’s knowledge and skills
How about
including
Time Management ?

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If you want toIf you want to
Shine like a SUN,Shine like a SUN,
Learn toLearn to
Burn like a SUNBurn like a SUN
~ Abdul Kalam~ Abdul Kalam
We are our ThoughtsWe are our Thoughts
We are our ChoicesWe are our Choices
We are our DecisionsWe are our Decisions
We are our ActionsWe are our Actions

45. 45February 14, 2018
Curious Minds = Successful MindsCurious Minds = Successful Minds
1010
11
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Spiritual Minds = Value-oriented MindsSpiritual Minds = Value-oriented Minds
““A life of joy and happiness is possible only on theA life of joy and happiness is possible only on the
basis of knowledge and science.”basis of knowledge and science.”February 14, 2018

47. 47
Scientific Minds = Achievement -oriented MindsScientific Minds = Achievement -oriented Minds
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48. 48
Curious Minds = Successful MindsCurious Minds = Successful Minds
Spiritual Minds = Value-oriented MindsSpiritual Minds = Value-oriented Minds
Scientific Minds = Achievement -oriented MindsScientific Minds = Achievement -oriented Minds
So, you need a MIND –So, you need a MIND –
a willing, Learning, Inspired Minda willing, Learning, Inspired Mind
Creating such a Mind is yourCreating such a Mind is your own responsibilityown responsibilityFebruary 14, 2018

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The purpose of LIFE
is to live a LIFE of PURPOSE
ADD ValueADD Value
Improving Soft Skills
helps you to ADD ValueADD Value
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50. Thinking,Thinking,
while thinking,while thinking,
about thinkingabout thinking
willwill IMPROVEIMPROVE
the quality of thinkingthe quality of thinking andand
more importantly,more importantly,
the quality of ourthe quality of our LIFELIFE..
Think ThingsThink Things
ThroughThrough

51. Have you ever carefully analyzed your own
StrengthsStrengths and WeaknessesWeaknesses ?

52. LIFELIFE ––
unlike a Maths Text Bookunlike a Maths Text Book

53. What is the purpose of life ?What is the purpose of life ?
53
To KnowTo Know
To DoTo Do
To BeTo Be
To Live TogetherTo Live Together
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54. YOUR LIFE NEEDS SELF MANAGEMENTYOUR LIFE NEEDS SELF MANAGEMENT
LIFE MGT.LIFE MGT. L = TL = T
MIND MGT.MIND MGT. T = QT = Q
L = T = T = Q = P = EL = T = T = Q = P = E
DEV. MGT.DEV. MGT. P = EP = E
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55. L = TL = T
TimeTime TimeTime
EntryEntry ExitExit
BirthBirth
DeathDeath
Time between Birth and DeathTime between Birth and Death
LifeLife
TimeTime
K + S + A + W
+ W
+ XYZ
K + S + A + W
+ W
+ XYZ
LL == TT == TT == QQ == PP == EE

56. 56February 14, 2018
LL == TT == TT == QQ == PP == EE

57. 57February 14, 2018
LL == TT == TT == QQ == PP == EE

58. February 14, 2018 58
LL == TT == TT == QQ == PP ==
EE
the purpose of life isthe purpose of life is
pursuit ofpursuit of
EExxcceelllleennccee

60. 1.1. Wake up before SunriseWake up before Sunrise
2.2. S.M.I.L.ES.M.I.L.E
3.3. At least 1 % Time for ReadingAt least 1 % Time for Reading
4.4. Develop taste for Soft MusicDevelop taste for Soft Music
5.5. Friendship only with Good QualitiesFriendship only with Good Qualities
6.6. Dream BIGDream BIG
7.7. Have written GoalsHave written Goals
8.8. Be Self-MotivatedBe Self-Motivated
9.9. Review before Retiring for the dayReview before Retiring for the day
10.10. Don’t Sleep without planning for the next dayDon’t Sleep without planning for the next day
11.11. Sharpen, DeepenSharpen, Deepen andand Widen your Thinking CapacityWiden your Thinking Capacity
12.12. Yoga, Dyana and PranayaamaYoga, Dyana and Pranayaama
For making aFor making a BIGBIG DifferenceDifference
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The StoneThe Stone
The SculptorThe Sculptor
The StatueThe Statue

62. 62 Kerala
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63. PleasePlease
Respect knowledgeRespect knowledge
Respect parentsRespect parents
Respect womanhoodRespect womanhood
Respect valuesRespect values
Respect the nationRespect the nation
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64. 55 == 5050
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What next ?What next ?

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66. Deshamunu
Preminchumanna
Manchiannadi
Penchumanna
Vottimatalu
Kattipettoy
Gattimel
Talapettavoy
Love your Motherland
Do your bit to increase the Good
Stop the habit of merely talking
Contemplate on doing real Good
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