#My Excel Certificate
Today, I’ve completed my Excel course. My experience with this online course is very positive. I’ve understood all things.
Earlier, I know that Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that’s used to organize, analyze, and report on large amounts of data. But while learning this course I was amazed how Excel quickly make many calculations that would take a lot longer if done manually. The functions like SUM, PROPER, CONCATENATE, SUBSTITUTE and many more helps alot. We can also create 3D graphs and diagrams within seconds. Learning Excel was fun.
First day (10 July 2024)
Today was our first day at college, and we needed to arrive at the gurdwara sahib by 9 am. After the Ardas, we received parsad and proceeded to langar. The start of the day was very peaceful. Next, we headed to the auditorium to mark our attendance and find our seats. The induction program began with a warm welcome to all freshers by our principal and director. Additionally, alumni shared their experiences at GNE and their life journeys. We learned a lot about the college. Overall, the first day was as great as I had hoped.
Second Day (11 July 2024)
The second day began with the chanting of the Mul Mantra and Gayatri Mantra. Following that our speaker, Mr. Arvind Dhingra “Chairman of the Technical Activities Committee” arrived. He introduced us to various committees within the college, including SCIE (Student Chapter of the Institution of Engineering), ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education), E2S2 (Electrical Engineering Staff and Students), SAE India, and BAJA. Mr. Dhingra also shared insights on the three P’s of success: Passion, Persistence, and Patience. Additionally, he organized games to engage both the girls and boys.
Third Day (12 July 2024)
The third day was expected to be interesting as it involved interacting with our seniors. The first lecture covered Excel and ChatGPT. We learned the basics of Excel and how ChatGPT works. The lecture was very informative and peers shared insights about their first-year experiences including dos and don’ts. The second lecture focused on math, specifically the basics of calculus, including differentiation, integration, and trigonometry. Everyone found it easy since the topics were already familiar.
Forth Day (15 July 2024)
Today was auditorium day starting with the chanting of the Mul Mantra. Randhir Sir then guided us on creating and using a GitHub profile. Mr. Pyare Lal Garg was the main speaker. His confidence and storytelling were impressive. He shared his life stories, experiences, and remarkable poetry, which everyone enjoyed. The lecture was very inspiring.
The next lecture was given by the youthful speaker Mr. Sony Garg. He began with a story about a character named Shubhi who wanted a balloon emphasizing that we shouldn’t judge others by their caste, color, or creed. His slogan “One Two Ka Four” involved everyone participating with hand gestures. He outlined key points for the four years of a BTech program:
The lecture was memorable and left a strong impression on me and I found him to be a great personality.
In the last lecture by our senior Panchan Jai Singh Gill Sir, he began by walking in from the back of the auditorium. He provided us with valuable insights on how to read a person’s body language, including how to distinguish between a genuine smile and a fake one.
Fifth Day (16 July 2024)
Today, we did something really interesting. We had an English literature quiz in teams of two. It was a lot of fun.
Sixth Day (17 July 2024)
Today started with a math lecture by Professor S Mehra. He began by reviewing the basic identities of integration and types of integration, including substitution and completing the square, all other topics which we’ve studied in the 12th class. He demonstrated several problems to refresh our memory and then gave us some questions to solve. The questions were easy since the topic is already familiar.
The second lecture was on Universal Human Values (UHV), a completely new subject for me. Professor Rishi Kapoor’s teaching style is very interesting. He covers topics such as human values and ethics, aspirations and how to fulfill them, natural acceptance and acceptance, harmony in society and self, and the importance of understanding in relationships. He engaged us by asking questions, and we answered by raising our hands.
Seventh Day (18 July 2024)
Our new day began with the same topic we left off on the previous day in UHV. Professor Rishi reviewed the previous topics and then introduced new ones, covering the difference between self and body, the needs of self and body, gross misunderstanding, types of imagination, and the necessity of value education. He asked random questions, and we answered. I noticed that everyone had different opinions, which amazed me.
In our second lecture, we interacted with our peers who gave us a brief description of the Canva app. We learned that Canva is a versatile tool used for editing, creating templates, posters, Instagram posts, presentations, PDFs, and more. We received a tutorial on how to make templates, and everyone created a template on their own.
After a 45-minute break, we attended a lecture by Dr. Harwinder Singh, the Associate NCC Officer (ANO). He explained the purpose of joining the NCC, the benefits, the process for joining, and the number of available vacancies. Following this, we had a lecture by Prof. Jasvir Singh Grewal, the Incharge of NSS. He detailed how to join the NSS, its benefits for students, the role of NSS members, and the responsibilities of NSS volunteers.
Eighth Day (19 July 2024)
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Today was amazing. We first interacted with Er. Kanwardeep Kalra, who was exceptionally confident and understanding. She shared a wealth of knowledge about the importance of soft skills and encouraged us to smile in every situation.
Next, we had a lecture with Jaswinder Singh, a renowned figure who has received the Shiksha Ratan award and invented the Lab on Wheels. His lecture was outstanding, as he imparted extensive knowledge about science and mathematics, emphasizing that mathematics is essential for balancing everything in the world. He also demonstrated how to count the bones in our body and showed us various physics experiments involving induction, mirrors, and lenses. Rohit, a CSE student from our class, partnered with Singh during the entire lecture.
Ninth Day (22 July 2024)
The first speaker of the day was the respected Dr. S.B. Singh. Unlike many other speakers, he didn’t just come and speak. His approach was unique and engaging. He guided us on how to better understand ourselves by conducting a thoughtful exercise. He instructed us to take a page from our notebook, write down our name, the place where we completed our studies, our percentage in the 12th examination, our address, and pin code. Additionally, he asked us to note our weaknesses and strengths. Dr. Singh then gave us three minutes to envision a dream and write it on the page. After collecting all the pages, he helped us reflect on our hobbies, weaknesses, and strategies for overcoming challenges. This activity greatly enhanced our self-awareness and understanding of how to address our personal development.
Second speaker was Dr. Pushpinder Singh. He is a remarkable individual hailing from a family with a strong medical background. He possesses extensive knowledge, which he generously shared with us. He emphasized the importance of identifying our skills and learning preferences, whether through writing, listening, or other methods. I learned alot from him.
Tenth Day (23 July 2023)
Today’s lectures were held in classrooms. The first was a mathematics class with Professor Sukh Kaur Grewal, who covered partial fraction questions related to integration and differential equations.
The second lecture was in chemistry with Professor Karan Bhalla. He reviewed 12th-grade topics, including the basics of organic chemistry and several inorganic concepts. He listed 15 important functional groups, discussed d block configuration, and covered osmosis and salts in water in physical chemistry. For homework, he assigned learning the molecular mass of the first 20 elements.
Both lectures were very informative.
Eleventh Day (24 July 2024)
Again another Day started with chanting mul mantra and gaytri mantra. Today’s speaker was a young man Mr. Gauravdeep Singh. He is an outstanding individual who has received numerous national awards. He is the owner of “IOC (Initiators Of Change)” and comes from a modest background. He told us that how once he gave up on himself but then stood up again because he never looses his hope. He shared his life story that his mother struggled with depression, and his father ran a dhaba (roadside eatery).He shared his journey of success with us, highlighting his personal and academic challenges. During his early years, he enjoyed life and achieved excellent results in his 10th-grade exams, which allowed him to pursue the science stream. However, in 11th grade, he became less serious about his studies and failed his exams. His principal called his mother to school, and seeing her distress deeply affected him.Determined to make a difference for his mother and improve his situation, he reassessed his goals and chose the best path forward. He dedicated himself to his studies and ultimately achieved an impressive 96.8% in his exams, topping the district.He also shared his experiences with physical and financial challenges and provided insights on how to address and overcome these issues. His lecture left a significant impact on me, providing valuable knowledge and inspiration.
Secondly, we interacted with Er.Lakhveer singh Coordinator CML.Lakhveer sir tell us about CML.He told us about the mission,vision and list of equipments.
Last interaction of the day was the causmic club. We got to know about causmic club and were told about the opening of recuritmenrts. I found this club very interesting. Some of the seniors and batchmates also performed and showed their skills of singing and shayaris.
Twelveth Day (25 July 2024)
Today, our first lecture was a repeat of the one given by Mr. Arvind Dhingra on the second day of induction. While it was familiar to us, as we had seen the slides and games before, it was new for the other branches.
The second lecture, held in the chemistry classroom with Professor Karan Bhalla, was very well-taught. He conducted a quick revision test on the previous lecture’s material. We got to know about many new topics such as water hardness, salts dissolved in water, and the differences between temporary and permanent salts. He also assigned us some homework. After the lecture, we had an hour-long break.
After the break, we had a math test of differentiation, integration, and differential equations. My test went well.
Last Day (26 July 2024)
It was the last day and the day began with interaction with Dr. Kanwalpreet Kaur Bhatt, a renowned homeopathic practitioner with 20 years of experience. As a meditation counselor, she inspired us all with her wisdom and to make us practice meditation, she held a practical session of meditation for 15 minutes.
Further, Principal Dr. Sehijpal Singh engaged with students, emphasizing the importance of co-curricular activities. Director (NSET) S. Inderpal Singh also gave a motivating speech to first year students. First-year students showcased their incredible talents through various singing and dancing performances, creating unforgettable memories. The ceremony was a moment of pride as students were awarded prizes for their outstanding achievements in various competitions during the cultural orientation.
A big shoutout to the NCC team and Causmic Club for organising this programme with their dedication and hard work. All over the induction Program was inspiring and motivational.