Alumni Speak
‘Apeejay Stya University gave good friends & guidance that I will cherish lifelong’
An alumna shares what valuable lessons she learnt at the university
Some of the most valuable lessons at university happen outside the lecture hall. For Yukti Kasera, an alumna of Apeejay Stya University (ASU), they happened in the canteen, in the breaks between periods, and in relaxed, honest conversations with teachers who talked about life as much as coursework. It was in that informal atmosphere, she says, that she discovered strengths she hadn’t known she had, including a flair for public speaking and interaction.
Today, she works as a Research Coordinator at Saba Capital, a private capital firm. In this conversation, she looks back at the campus calm, the patient teachers and the friendships that still guide her.
What are some of your fondest memories of your time at ASU?
The best times were the breaks we got between periods, the canteen and the leisure time. It was a lot of fun. I also treasure the time we spent chatting with our teachers in an informal, candid way, talking about life and other things. That was very precious to me.
What did you enjoy most about being a student here?
The serenity of the campus. It was far away from the noise of the city, so it was very calm. The teachers were also very patient in their approach to teaching, and I think that was the best part of being a student there.
How would you describe the teachers who taught you?
They were very knowledgeable and highly qualified. What I really appreciated was how well they connected with students.
Apart from academics, what did ASU give you?
ASU gave me very good friends and some very good guidance, which is still with me on my life journey. I think that is the best thing it gave me.
How did ASU help you discover your interests and talents?
The teachers had an informal way of approaching students, and that helped us discover a lot of things that were hidden within us. For example, I got very good at public speaking and at interacting with people. I think that was the best part.
Where are you working currently, and what is your job role?
I work at Saba Capital, a private capital firm, as a Research Coordinator.
