The Department organised an English Department Alumni Reconnect
programme on the 22nd April 2022 over the Zoom platform. Five recent graduates
of the department were invited to speak to the 6th semester English Core
students who will soon graduate and move out into the real world, and also to
the 4th semester English Core students who will shortly take on the
responsibility of being the senior-most class.
The speakers were -
(i) HR Lalramnghaki - Class of 2016 (MA, LLB, LLM, now pursuing Ph.D. in Law at
Christ University, Bangalore)
(ii) Lalhruaizela - Class of 2017 (Business development manager and
entrepreneur)
(iii) Esther Vanlalnunpuii Sailo - Class of 2018 (MA English, model, film
actor)
(iv) Tommy Remchhunga - Class of 2018 (MA English, creative writer, JRF
scholar)
(v) Vanlalfaka Hnamte - Class of 2019 (MA English, film actor)
Starting at 8 pm, the session was hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth L. Hmar, Associate
Professor. Each speaker was given a short introduction by different teachers.
The speakers spoke on varying issues, offering practical advice on career and
further studies options and opportunities including studying abroad, the
hazards of juggling studies with part-time businesses and too much involvement
in church and social activities, the importance of having a good grasp of the
English language, life lessons such as dealing with lack of self-esteem, the
need for self-love and taking risks, getting extra teaching certificates to get
an advantage when seeking employment, the necessity of a solid value system and
how only hard work and dedication can lead to success.
At its peak, there were 68 participants. The session ended
with a vote of thanks by Mrs. Rohmingmawii, Associate Professor. The Zoom
recording has been uploaded on the college YouTube page, and a Google feedback
form has also been initiated.
This was the first time such a programme with our alumni was
organised, following on the advice of the AAA assessors last October. It was
delightful to meet our old students once again, albeit online, and to realise how much they have matured within just a few years despite their
initial apprehension at addressing the younger students. They have clearly
chalked out their own futures and are so keen to share their experiences and
know-how with their younger counterparts following in their footsteps in the
department. We definitely plan to have more alumni meets of this kind in future.
