PEC ushers in new students with host of activities

CHANDIGARH: PEC University of Technology, Sector 12 started its new academic session with its orientation Programme, an annual event conducted for newly admitted students. The programme is organized to provide a smooth transition for the students into the new environment of the institute.
The orientation saw the launch of the PEC Anthem "We are PEC", the new PEC website and PECEasy, a mobile app designed for the ease of students.An alumni connect website was also launched to facilitate two-way communication between the college and its alumni.
The fourth and final day of the Orientation Programme-2015 on Saturday began with presentations by various cultural clubs like the Art and Photography Club (APC), Communication Club, Projection and Design Club (PDC), Speakers Association and Study Circle (SAASC), and Dramatics Club. This was followed by presentations by various editorial boards of the institute, including the Hindi, English and Punjabi editorial boards. Next up were presentations by various technical societies of the college including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE) and Aero Modelling Society (AMS).
"I was not sure whether PEC University of Technology was the best choice for me to do my engineering, but after this orientation programme organized by the college staff and students, I truly believe PEC University to be the best option for me," said Kamini Singla, a fresher. Ketan Sud, another fresher added, "I was really nervous before coming to college as to how I would blend in and whether or not I would like this new environment or not. But after these past four days and the entire orientation programme, I have fallen in love with PEC University of Technology. The entire college staff and students have put together an amazing show and I cannot wait for my college life to start so that I can be a part of this amazing institution."