After completing your 10+2 exams, the next big step in your life is attending college. It can be both an exciting and scary experience for many. While college can open up a whole world of opportunities, many students struggle with moving to a new environment for the first time.

Here are some of the reasons why students have butterflies in their stomachs while going to college for the first time:

• Transition and Change: Going to college represents a significant transition in a student’s life. It involves leaving behind familiar environments, such as their hometown or high school, and entering new and unknown territory. The anticipation of change can lead to nervousness and anxiety.
• Fear of the Unknown: College brings new experiences, people, and challenges. Students may feel uncertain about what to expect, such as academic demands, social dynamics, or adjusting to a new living situation. The fear of the unknown can trigger feelings of nervousness.
• Academic Pressure: College often comes with increased academic expectations and challenges. Students may worry about adapting to a higher level of academic rigor, new teaching methods, and the pressure to succeed academically. The fear of meeting these expectations can contribute to butterflies in the stomach.
• Socialization and Making Friends: College offers an opportunity to meet new people and make friends. For some students, the prospect of building new social connections can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. The desire to fit in, make a good impression, and find a sense of belonging can generate feelings of anxiety.
• Independence and Responsibility: College is often the first time students experience a greater level of independence and responsibility. Managing their schedules, making decisions, and taking care of themselves can be overwhelming. The added sense of responsibility can lead to a mix of excitement and nervousness.
• Performance Anxiety: Students may worry about performing well in various aspects of college life, such as academics, extracurricular activities, or new responsibilities. The fear of failure or not meeting personal or external expectations can contribute to butterflies in the stomach.
• Leaving Comfort Zones: College requires stepping out of one’s comfort zone and embracing new experiences. This can be both exhilarating and anxiety-inducing. The unfamiliarity and need to adapt to a different environment can trigger butterflies in the stomach.

It’s important to remember that these feelings are normal and experienced by many students. It can be helpful to seek support from peers, orientation programs, counseling services, or mentors to navigate these initial college experiences and manage the anxiety associated with them.

Knowing what awaits you at college can help to relieve some of the anxiety associated with going to college and fan positivity about the new experience. At SMS Varanasi, we offer all our students the following opportunities:

Unique and Immersive Educational Experience

The School of Management Sciences (SMS) in Varanasi offers a unique and captivating environment for students. The design of the campus blends local traditions with modern city planning methods, creating a sustainable and appropriate atmosphere. With a focus on delivering the best available package of managerial wisdom to society at affordable costs, SMS aims to turn indigenous dreams into global realities.

The institution emphasizes the development of management skills, leadership qualities, and cognitive processes through specialized courses, seminars, debates, and discussions with prominent figures from academia, industry, politics, and administration.

The architecture of SMS Varanasi is inspired by the city’s iconic features, such as the River Ganges, Ghats, and narrow lanes. The design incorporates open courtyards, murals, and paintings that highlight the cultural events and festivals of Varanasi.

The campus provides a spacious and realistic training ground conforming to international standards, along with necessary recreation amenities like outdoor and indoor games. The planning stage considered factors like the shape and angle of the site, climatological concerns, and the principles of Vaastu to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing environment.

The landscape design reflects the themes of confluence, modernism with ancient, knowledge and wisdom, vibrant nature, respect for ancient monuments, and the city’s rich musical and artistic heritage.

Overall, SMS Varanasi offers students a unique and immersive educational experience, combining architectural beauty, cultural richness, and a focus on developing management skills. The campus provides an ideal setting for learning, growth, and a sense of belonging within the vibrant city of Varanasi.

Facilities @ SMS Varanasi Campus

SMS Varanasi campus offers a range of excellent facilities to its students. The campus is spread over 10 acres and includes a seminar hall, conference hall, and classrooms equipped with modern amenities. The library and documentation center provides access to a vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources.

The campus also features sports grounds, a gymnasium, and interactive classrooms. Additionally, an ATM facility is available on-site in collaboration with Punjab National Bank. The serene atmosphere of the campus fosters a conducive learning environment and provides opportunities for students to connect with the corporate world and international institutions.

The institute’s conference hall, with a seating capacity of 100, is well-equipped with modern audio-visual gadgets and boasts world-class sound solutions provided by Bose Corporation. The seminar hall, with a seating capacity of 500, is used for large-scale national and international seminars and symposiums.

The campus also includes a multimedia center for multimedia presentations and a range of technologically upgraded equipment. Comfortable and well-furnished faculty rooms, spacious classrooms with modern teaching aids, and separate cafeterias for staff and students are also available. Hostel accommodations are provided for both male and female students, with facilities for indoor games, recreation, library access, and reading rooms, ensuring a comfortable and enriching stay for students.

Excellent IT Infrastructure

When you are going to college, you are expected to know the modern technology. The IT infrastructure at SMS Varanasi is designed to support modern academic needs and enhance the learning experience for students.

The Computer Centre includes a server room and eight labs with more than 400 smart terminals, providing standalone and LAN capabilities. The infrastructure offers unlimited high-speed internet access, a Wi-Fi-enabled campus, and a web server. It also features a network environment with multiple operating systems, multimedia computing facilities, and various software applications.

The institute provides Wi-Fi internet facilities through high-speed optical fiber connections. The networking setup includes switches, patch panels, cables, and racks to ensure efficient connectivity and data management. With these robust IT infrastructure components, SMS Varanasi enables students to leverage technology for academic and research purposes, enhancing their learning and overall educational experience.

Media Lab

If you are enrolling in the Mass Communication program, you will love the modern and well-equipped Media Lab in our institute. It has everything to meet the demands of the media industry and provide quality training to our journalism students. The lab comprises three main sections:

• a television room for watching and editing news,
• a monitoring room, and
• a shooting studio.

The television room is equipped with a large smart television and subscribed English and Hindi news channels to enhance students’ knowledge of current affairs. Students also use this room for news editing for both television and print media, utilizing high-quality editing software and applications.

The lab boasts advanced equipment, including high-definition cameras with sharp focusing capabilities, which ensure high-quality video capture.

The monitoring room features a large smart television, a monitoring screen, a computer for video editing, and audio and video mixing machines.

Additionally, students are provided with modern handheld cameras and DSLR cameras to complete practical assignments at various tourist spots in Varanasi. The media lab, equipped with all necessary machines, gadgets, and equipment, is a valuable resource for journalism students to develop their skills and become proficient professionals, offering tools like Tele-Prompter and PodCast.

A Library You Will Love

SMS maintains a comprehensive Library and Documentation Center to cater to the needs of its students. With a collection of approximately 40,000 books on various subjects in Management and Computer Technology, the library offers a rich resource for academic programs. It is computerized using LIBSYS Software and implements barcoding for efficient transactions.

The library is a member of DELNET, allowing faculty and students to access its services through interlibrary loan facilities.

SMS Library also offers online resources through its Digital Harbour section, which includes e-journals, e-books, lecture videos, and a vast collection of digital books covering various subjects. You can also access online subscriptions such as MYLOFT, NDL, E-Shodha Sindhu, and more. The SMS Library is continually updated with the latest publications in Management and Computer-related subjects and offers a reading space for approximately 100 students at a time.

Green Campus

If you are socially conscious, you will feel happy that the School of Management Sciences in Varanasi has a rainwater harvesting system in place since 2008, with tanks and bore wells connected through pipelines.  The B-school has also installed a 200 KW rooftop solar power plant, making it an eco-friendly green campus. The solar panels generate electricity, providing 100% electrical power backup and surplus units contributed to the power grid.

The School of Management Sciences complies with FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) regulations, and the canteen vendor holds a valid FSSAI registration. We also hold ISO certifications, including ISO 9001 for quality management and ISO 14001 for environmental management. These certifications demonstrate the school’s adherence to international standards and commitment to quality and environmental responsibility.

Centre for Spiritualism and Human Enrichment (CSHE)

CSHE, established by the School of Management Sciences in 2003, aims to enrich human lives and modern management science through spirituality. The Centre organizes conferences, seminars, workshops, and research publications on spiritualism, human values, ancient Indian wisdom, and business ethics.

Students can attend various programs at CSHE, including one that helps organizations understand their karmic status and provides solutions based on numerology, astrology, and karmic theory. Another program focuses on spirituality in practice, drawing wisdom from ancient and contemporary sources to improve daily life. 

The Centre also offers programs on CSR through sustainable development, proactive parenting, women empowerment, and individual/family karmic status and solutions. 

CSHE also offers specific programs such as “Soulful Learnings from Ram Charit Manas” which explores teachings from the ancient Indian epic, “Pransadhna” which discusses the relationship between science, energy, and matter, and programs on yoga, daily life problem-solving, and the impact of social media on spirituality. 

These programs aim to provide individuals and families with tools and knowledge to enhance their well-being and navigate challenges in various aspects of life.

Attend the Orientation Programme to Know More

We highly recommend students attend the two-day orientation program held at SMS Varanasi at the beginning of each academic session. The program includes various sessions where newly admitted students are welcomed in the institute’s serene and green environment.

The orientation program begins with traditional rituals and speeches by the director, chief guest, and distinguished guests. Students have the opportunity to interact with industry experts, academicians, and trainers from renowned institutions and companies.

During the program, students also interact with faculty members from different specializations who have extensive corporate and academic experience. They emphasize building a synergistic relationship between teachers and students that extends beyond the two-year program.

Conclusion

If you are going to college this year, you should learn more about the institute or the college you are applying for. Before finalizing a college, look into the infrastructure and other facilities offered on campus.

The School of Management Sciences, Varanasi is dedicated to providing students with excellent academic facilities, technology-driven labs, library resources, and green campus initiatives. We are ready to welcome the new batch of students for the current academic year and are looking forward to their successful journey.