DU’S FOREIGN STUDENTS SHARE THEIR PANDEMIC EXPERIENCES
Within weeks of Delhi University (DU) opening admissions for foreign students, the seats have been reportedly filled up before the last date. Resilient youngsters from different countries are ready to bite into the campus life, at a time when the world is engulfed by a pandemic. The foreign nationals presently studying in DU, share what makes the experience worthwhile, even with a curtailed campus life.
EASY TO MAKE FRIENDS
Kokoro Okamoto, a Japanese national studying at Lady Shri
Ram College For Women, says, “Despite having a pandemic year plagued with uncertainty and loneliness, I would recommend DU as a place to be! The education here is great, when comparing the cost to study in India with other countries. I’ve noticed that making friends with Indians is very easy. They are willing to help you when you struggle, miss your family or are just having a bad day.”
STUCK IN HOMELAND, EAGER TO VISIT INDIA
Arefa Mohibe, a first-year student at Daulat Ram College, is from Afghanistan and has not been able to come to India yet.
“I’ve had a challenging time. As foreign students, we’ve economic issues, internet troubles, and lack of course materials. I haven’t experienced the physical campus yet... Hope I can meet my classmates and teachers soon,” she says.
#FOMO ABOUT CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
Youtso Rakdo, a Tibetan national studying at Jesus and Mary College, says, “This is my first year at DU, and I haven’t experienced real campus life. My professors try to not let the pandemic jeopardise our education... But nothing can beat the experience of a physical class. I had so many plans for my campus debut.”
Indians are willing to help you when you struggle or have a bad day.
KOKORO OKAMOTO,
A student from Japan studying at Lady Shri Ram College For Women
I miss the food, class, library – all of it looked so interesting on the college brochure. YOUTSO RAKDO, A student from Tibet studying at Jesus and Mary College