Dispelling Cancer Myths

By: Parul Parihar

“Cancer is a death sentence”. “Cancer is a disease of the wealthy, elderly and developed countries.” “Cancer is just a health issue”. These are some of the myths most of us have in our minds.

Photo by: Rohan Mehta

To clear out the misconceptions about the disease and to create awareness for the same, we at JICM came up with a small event on 4^th February which is marked as the “World Cancer Day”. To honor the cancer survivors and to remember those who left us too soon as a result of the disease, all the students and teachers were clad in purple with purple ribbons neatly pinned up.

“The Bucket List”, an American dramedy film was screened on the class projectors. The movie revolves around two men suffering from lung cancer and the events that follow up in their lives from the time the disease is diagnosed till their deaths. The two terminally ill men go on a road trip with a wish list of things to do before they die. The two of them go sky-diving together, ride motorcycles on the Great Wall of China, fly over the North Pole, attend a lion safari in Africa, visit Tajmahal etc and attempt all the things they wished to do throughout their lives. The last days of their lives turn out to be the best ones. The movie left the message of “live life to the fullest” and would be an inspiration to all the cranky people out there who spend their entire lives getting caught up in the race for money and success.

Students during the film screeing.                                                                                                              Photo by: Rohan Mehta

 The audience was also addressed by Anup Swaroop Sir (Vice- Chancellor, Jagran Lake City University) about the causes of cancer and the measures to be taken to prevent it. He also talked about the prevalent myths about the disease and explained the facts behind each of them.

After the event, I was certain of  two things: We as young adults are as vulnerable to cancer as the elderly and that it should not be perceived as a death sentence since not all cancers are malignant and there are proven ways to prevent and cure them.  

Parul is a B.com 1V sem student at JICM

JICM Observes World Cancer Day

Coping with cancer can be traumatic but one needs to realize that it is not the end of the world. Capturing this emotion, the students of  JICM marked the occasion by screening of a movie “ Bucket List”. The film explores the story of two men Carter Chambers and Edward Cole who meet and embark on a journey together to fulfill their bucket list after having been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.

Following the movie, Vice Chancellor Dr. Anoop Swarup addressed the gathered students on the causes and effects of cancer. “There are many things you can do to prevent cancer from happening to you like exercise regularly  fight obesity, reduce alcohol intake and lead a healthy lifestyle”, said Dr. Swarup. He also advised students to take a pledge to quit smoking and tobacco chewing which is the most common cause of lung  and mouth cancer in India.

Quoting Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi  he urged the students to engage in social service and help those in need for the betterment of the society. “The Theme of World Cancer Day this year is dispelling the myths and misconceptions about the disease and together we can and we must raise cancer awareness for a brighter tomorrow”, added Dr. Swarup.

Dressed in different shades of purple with purple badges the students of JICM made this day a success.

Remembering Mahatma

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated 65 years ago. The picture below, of young kids dressed as him in Chennai this week, is an example of how much awareness there is of the man all these years later. Whether Indians still hear his message is another story. 

मेरा भारत महान

मेरा भारत महान 

विश्व के लिए शांति का दूत

राम राज्य का सबूत 

स्वतन्त्रता की पहचान
 

अब भी क्या यही परिचय है बाकी 

या मात्र बाकी हैं बातें किताबी 

कहाँ लुप्त हो गया वो भारत हमारा 

जिस पर फक्र करता था तिरंगा प्यारा

आदर्श भारत की नींव 

क्या इतनी पीछे गयी है छूट 

या जननी जन्मभूमि को 

कृतघ्नता का उपहार है यह गर्वस्वरूप

जिन वीरों ने मात्रभूमि पर 

सर्वस्व का बलिदान दिया 

हमने श्रद्धांजलि के नाम पर 

उन्हें देशभक्तों का नाम दिया

शाबाश! मेरे देशवासियों 

देशभक्तों के लहू को नीर समझ भुलाया है 

ठीक स्वतंत्रता के बाद देश का 

बंटवारा कर कलंक लगाया है
 

हमारे देश की प्रगति ने 

क्या यही रंग दिखाया है 

बापू को तमंचा इंदिरा को मशीनगन 

और राजीव को बम का शिकार बनाया है

मैं यह नहीं कहती 

हम मात्रभूमि को चाहते नहीं 

गुणगान से क्या होता है 

यदि काम कभी आते नहीं

अब भी समय है जाग जाओ 

निर्जीव आत्मा को फिर उठाओ 

लहु में जीवन की रवानी लाओ 

गुणगान सहित कुछ कर दिखाओ 

कुछ कर दिखाओ, कुछ कर दिखाओ!!

 

Poetry by:Shruti Saraswat 

PGDMC- II Year 

Things to consider before you start your internship

In just about every company an intern is going to have to "pay his or her dues." You will undoubtedly be given some grunt work to do, such as doing research, making phone calls and photocopies, compiling database but the key is to complete all your work assignments with enthusiasm and professionalism. Most internship are great experiences, so have some fun while you're working and learning—just make sure you don't overdo the fun. Below are some pointers that may help you in successful completion of your internship

Set Goals- Before you start the internship set realistic and attainable goals that you want to accomplish. It may be deciding your area of specialization and work or learning new skills, or building your network. Whatever your goals, you will feel a greater sense of accomplishment once you achieve them.

Get Exposure- Some of the best internships rotate you among departments and supervisors, but if yours doesn't, don't let that stop you from tackling new tasks, meeting people outside your department, and attending company social events if you have the opportunity. The more you are exposed to new ideas and new people, the more you'll learn.

Ask Questions- There is really no such thing as a dumb question, so ask before doing. While most employers expect to get a certain level of work from you, you are not expected to know everything. Seek advice and raise questions whenever you encounter something that is not familiar to you.

Take Initiative- Employers love employees who are proactive and who think "outside the box" in finding solutions. But remember there is a fine line between taking initiative and being perceived as a "know-it-all," and for interns especially, it is best to err on the side of caution. Just make sure you work with your supervisor so you don't overstep your authority.

Find a Mentor- A mentor is someone at a higher level in the organization that looks out for you and makes sure you are learning what you need to know and accomplishing what you need to do. Your supervisor could be your mentor, but it could also be another person within the organization who can be a good sounding board for you to discuss ideas, ask questions, etc.

 Built Network- One of the key tools of job-hunting is utilizing your network to find your next career step, whether another internship or a job upon graduation (and beyond). Build professional relationships with your supervisor and other managers in the organization. These people are a good source for getting other job-hunting advice and tips from their years of experience

 Leave with Accomplishments -One of your goals with any internship should be leaving it with some tangible results - both for your resume and your career portfolio (if you use one). Maybe you developed a brochure, computerized an inventory system, organized an event or a conference, met with clients, tracked industry trends, etc. Keeping an internship journal will help you in remembering all your on the job accomplishments.

Even if you have a bad experience on the job, never burn your bridges because you never know when it could come back and hurt you. Always leave an organization on good terms.