LIFE AT COLLEGE

                      HACKATHON When people hear the word ‘Hackathon’ a wave of intimidation spill over them.  Hackathon is a codefest event where programmers, developers and tech enthusiasts come to collaborate together and create software solution sets ranging for few days. It’s a day long coding competition where you will find diversified brilliant minds and best ideas all under one roof. One eventually ends up honing his/her existing skills and acquiring new ones in process. All in all, hackathon is a win-win situation. In coding world, there are countless opportunities to learn, collaborate and contribute to open-source projects and participate in such coding fest and competition. Such events are known by the name ‘hackathon’. Hackathon are popularly known for their fast-paced and intense nature with participants working long hours to complete their projects/tasks. Also, they are characterized by showcasing collaborative a...

                  PEER PRESSURE  Peer pressure is known as the effects that one has on his/her behaviour, attitude and beliefs based on their social group. It can have notable effects on one’s decision-making abilities which may lead them to engage in behaviour that they may not have otherwise. It is a complex phenomenon that can have a significant impact on one’s life. It can pressurise someone to comply to the norms and expectations of their social group, which can have positive or negative effects.  Peer pressure may arise due to expectations from family, friends or in the influence of any group that the person interacts frequently. Negative peer pressure can load someone to engage in drug use, bullying and other forms of misconduct. This form of pressure is particularly experienced by adolescents and young adults who are seeking approval and acceptance from their peers.  While peer pressure is often related with negative ef...