In this episode of Campus Conversations, join host Ruth Priyadarshini, a second-year Computer Science and Engineering student, along with ten insightful classmates, as they unpack the powerful lessons from Good to Great by Jim Collins. Titled “Blueprints for Greatness: Applying ‘Good to Great’ in Student Life,” this discussion bridges the gap between business strategies and student success. From the Hedgehog Concept to Level 5 Leadership and the Flywheel Effect, the team explores how these principles apply to everything from teamwork and academic projects to personal growth and future careers. Whether you're tackling a tough coding assignment or planning your next big goal, this episode offers fresh perspectives on turning discipline, focus, and conscious choice into long-term momentum. Featuring voices from V. Sri Kartikeya, G. Anoogna, Mohammad Kaif, M. Sindhuja, A. A. Sastry, K. Ankitha, K. Trishendar Reddy, M. Laxmi Shradha, Vansh Bhadani, and Afreen Begum—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

The headlines may scream missiles, but the real battle is happening in our minds. Join Nirmal and Sai Madhav, two first-year engineering students with a passion for global affairs, as they unpack the Iran-Israel conflict—not just through news updates, but through the human stories and deeper questions it raises. From the historical roots of this rivalry to the latest missile strikes of 2025, they connect global tensions to student life in India—rising fuel prices, shrinking opportunities, and the creeping mental fatigue that comes with constant conflict. Through films like Major, Yevade Subramanyam, and Mahanati, they explore how war isn't just fought with weapons—but with mindsets. Can empathy, awareness, and dialogue pave the way to real peace? Tune in to discover how students like us can shift conversations from fear to understanding. Because true peace starts not on the battlefield, but within.

Behind every success story lies a tale of failure, resilience, and growth.

In this motivating episode of Campus Conversations, Chandrika and Himaja, second-year CSE students, dive deep into what it means to fail forward. From Yuvraj Singh’s legendary comeback after cancer to relatable struggles in coding tests and semester projects, this episode reminds students that setbacks are setups for comebacks.

Featuring powerful quotes, real-life student stories, and practical tips on exam prep, mental wellness, and healthy habits — this episode is your mid-sem sanity dose.

Whether you’ve faced a technical interview disaster, blanked out during an exam, or struggled to debug code — this is your reminder: Failure isn’t final. It’s feedback.

Tune in to hear:

· Why failing forward matters

· How to care for your body and mind during exams

· Ways to turn academic missteps into stepping stones

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier