Yes, college is a formidable part of learning. And we're not talking textual learning, but the real lessons of life. Like, how to scrape through politics or get back at that extremely cunning person or how best to work out a 'jugaad' from the worst possible situation. They won't teach you all this within the confines of a classroom nor in a practical assignment. 

You are most likely to pick these self surving 'skills' on the go, with the company you keep (or not) and you learn life's valuable lessons from the most unexpected person - maybe the chai walla at the canteen or the office boy! Anyways, what sums up the whole educational experience is what you've managed to pick up along the way and what you've left behind. Either way, you gain. So that is why, we have assimilated insights from one of the coolest campuses in India, a place which is haunted by the creme de la creme of creative geniuses - MICA or boringly known as Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad. 

One reason why we think MICA is uber cool is because it is one of the first few colleges (predecessors include CEPT University and National Institute of Design (NID) that will include transgenders in its application process for 2015 batch of Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Communication). The decision was taken after the Supreme Court ruling to recognise transgender as third gender. The institute has chosen to give admission to third gender in three residential programmes — PGDMC, Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative Communication and Fellow Programme in Management Communication. How cool! 

But to just narrow down the list, here are the top 20 factors why we think MICA is uber cool!

Chhota

The go-to place for all your post-midnight cravings, Chhota Canteen is an integral part of any MICAn’s daily schedule. There’s nothing like a “Cold Coffee, Strong Wali” or a “Tadka Maggi” to chase away all your blues. With lanterns, charpais and smiling faces all around, Chhota is a haven to chill amidst the bustling life on campus. 

Friendly Support Staff

Be it at the Mess, Chhota canteen or the cleaning staff of each hostel, the support staff at MICA have become like family to the students on campus. These smiling faces are there for our every need - Thankur Chacha at the gate, Ankita Didi for our parlour needs, Paras Bhai for the laundry and the host of “auto wale bhaiyyas” to take us wherever we want to go, no matter how late or how far. 

The Mani Ayer Auditorium “Audi” 

It is one of the oldest buildings on campus, but it has got a new world charm. No restricting gallery of chairs - only colourful cushions to sit on. This is where events at MICA unfold, be it academic or extra-curricular and been host to many industry veterans and doyens of popular culture. 

Friendly Support Staff

Be it at the Mess, Chhota canteen or the cleaning staff of each hostel, the support staff at MICA have become like family to the students on campus. These smiling faces are there for our every need - Thankur Chacha at the gate, Ankita Didi for our parlour needs, Paras Bhai for the laundry and the host of “auto wale bhaiyyas” to take us wherever we want to go, no matter how late or how far. 

KEIC

The Knowledge Exchange and Information Centre or KEIC, in short, is the one place where students escape into the quiet world of academia and literature. Always brightly lit and welcoming everyone 24X7, the walls of KEIC have eavesdropped on many projects, inspired ideas and discussions. 

Walls as an expression

The white walls in hostel rooms are never simply walls. Splash it with paint, adorn it with lights or fill it up with posters, quotes or poetry, the walls are one way of letting out your creativity and telling the world who you are. 

Trees

What’s special about the trees in MICA? Just that they are a novel way of honouring the special guests we receive on campus. The MICA Campus gets greener every year with our guests or faculty planting a tree in their names. And we are sure that it is always wonderful for them to see how the tree has grown on their subsequent visits.  

Pedagogy

MICA may have long working hours, but there’s seldom anything like simply listening to a lecture. Classes at MICA are composed of role plays, demonstrations, group exercises, simulations and other activities designed to inculcate better skills and impart knowledge about real life scenarios. 

Red Bricks 

The institute possesses a rustic charm which can be attributed to the red brick walls. These walls symbolise strength and transparency, unmasked by external airs and staying true to what you believe in. In places, they are canvasses for creativity but in others they take on a sombre and strong presence.

Name-Your-Own-Recipe

One way to get immortalised at MICA? If you’re a gourmand and you have that perfect recipe you always wanted to share with the world, then not only will the canteen make it for you, but also name it after you! From “Uchil” Burgersto “Anand” fried rice to the zesty “Aneesh” Parathas, some delicacies have a history and are indigenous only to this institute. 

Digital is the Future

So maybe MICAns live and breathe “digital”. Be it committee campaigns, projects, or social media experiments, MICA is never quiet online. Scheduled entries, blogposts, trending tweets and promotions or videos - we do it all, and with unmatched style and panache! 

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