By Varsha Nair, SYBA Journalism
After the summer break St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa is back in the groove of activities. This time round the activities are expected to have an extra dose of quality and enthusiasm as the college enters into its Golden Jubilee year. This historic moment will be marked and commemorated with a special programme on June 27, 2012.
Today, the First Year Bachelor of Arts (FYBA) students had
an orientation programme in the college seminar hall. Rev. Dr. Walter De Sa, Principal of the college, welcomed the students and also a few parents those
were in attendance. “Discipline and dedication is important and if you want a
good future, you will have to work hard,” Fr. Walter said in his message to the
students.
Later, the students were enlightened about the history of
the college, the facilities and infrastructure that it provides. Various
departments under BA introduced their course/subject/paper to the students and
also enlightened them on the future prospects in the same field of study.
This year, there's good news for Mass Communication and
Journalism students. From this academic year onward, first year Mass
Communication and Journalism students will not need to opt of other subjects
besides the ones related to Mass Comm. & Journalism. BA in Mass Comm. &
BA in Journalism are now full-fledged courses that offer papers right from the
first year itself. The students do not have to take up other subjects from the
regular elective group.
