It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities
1. “It is our choices, Harry, that show what
we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ponguru/
B.Tech. Orientation
Nov 15, 2022
IIIT Una
Ponnurangam Kumaraguru (“PK”)
#ProfGiri CS IIIT Hyderabad
ACM Distinguished Member
TEDx Speaker
https://www.instagram.com/pk.profgiri/
9. Life is like a box of
chocolates. You never
know what you're gonna
get ~ Forrest Gump
9
Make friends – Participate in clubs, if it is not there, create one https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forrest_Gump
11. Kamyab Hone Ke Liye
Nahi Kabil Hone Ke Liye
Padho, Kamyabi …Piche
Ayegi….. ~ 3 idiots
11
“Study to excel, not to be successful, Pursue excellence
and success will come chasing you.”
Stay focused on learning – Ask for help, don’t hesitate –
Everybody needs help
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_Idiots
15. Aasa Adakkida
Therinja Inga
Ellaam Kaaladiyil
Kedakkum ~ Petta,
Ullaallaa song
15
Control your wants – FOMO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petta_(film)
22. If you want something
different, you are going to
have to do something
different ~ Jennifer Lopez /
Jack Canfield
22
What are the different things you want? How to do them differently?
32. Transition to campus
You should know what you want
Try out projects, clubs, …
Managing courses, food, clothes,
hobbies, friends, relationships is
hard
32
33. Transition to campus
You should know what you want
Try out projects, clubs, friends …
Managing courses, food, clothes,
hobbies, friends, relationships is
hard
33
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/862228291128906498/
35. Explore a bit before deciding
Student #1 CAPTCHA - Privacy - Usable Security - Social Media & Policing
Student #2 Cyberbullying - Pedophile - Credibility in Twitter
35
“Want the perfect chair”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3DlwnW-SmM