February 2019 - First Month of DAC

Beginning a New Chapter with DAC Admission

Getting admitted to the DAC program was a significant milestone for me. It marked the beginning of a new chapter, where my career in IT as a Software Developer was about to commence. I felt happy, focused, and grateful to God.

I left my job and started a full-time course. The first two days were introductions.

Introduction and Course Overview:

• Shriniwas Sir, an exceptional teacher, introduced everyone and provided an overview of the course. He highlighted the depth and planning of each module, making the journey ahead seem exciting and full of learning opportunities.

Initial Weeks:

• C Programming: Kishwar Madam began with a week-long revision of C programming, followed by two weeks of C++.

• Aptitude Sessions: Morning sessions at 9 AM started with aptitude training by Mr. Amit Rohra, an excellent instructor who taught us to solve problems quickly and with a different perspective. The first session ran from 9 to 11, followed by a 10-minute break, and then the second session from 11:10 to 1 PM.

Daily Routine:

• Lunch Break: From 1 to 2 PM, I enjoyed the food my mother prepared every day—taking my dabba filled with bhakri, bhaji, koshimbir, and loncha.

• C & C++ Classes: Kishwar Madam taught C and C++ from 2 to 4 PM. Despite the sleepy afternoons, I made it a point to sit straight, usually on the third or fourth bench from the back, directly aligned with the board to stay focused.

• Lab Sessions: Lab sessions were scheduled from 4 to 6 PM. On the first day, some students planned to leave by 6, but the lab instructor insisted we stay until we completed our practice. I decided to stay and practice until 7-7:30 PM.

Lab Partners and Setup:

• In the first week, we chose our lab partners—Nikhil became my lab partner. We fixed our spots by securing the only PC left in the corner during lunchtime. It turned out to be the best place to learn.

February Routine:

• Aptitude modules continued in February, along with regular C/C++ classroom and lab sessions.

Goals and Achievements:

• From the first day, my goals were clear, and I achieved them:

  1. Graduating with first-class honors.

  2. Securing a placement within the first three job calls.