(By Ankit Khanna, 3rd year Engineering Physics)
The IT Kholu (topper among freshers) this time around is a mild mannered, hard-working person from Orai (district Jalaun U.P). Deepesh Reja with a JEE Rank of 1612 has opted for Computer science in IT.
Here is what he had to say in an interview with the IT-BHU Chronicle:
Chronicle: Why did you opt for Computer Science and Engineering?
Deepesh: The world of software and programming has fascinated me since childhood and it offers great career prospects too. So Computer Science and Engineering was an easy choice for me.
Chronicle: Why IT-BHU?
Deepesh: With my rank I wasn’t getting Computers in any of the IITs. So I consulted my teachers and elders and they unanimously suggested IT-BHU and today I am happy with my decision. IT-BHU is no less than any of the premier IITs.
Chronicle: What is your assessment of IT so far?
Deepesh: Here one gets to participate in all sorts of activities like sports, music, literary etc. The type of technical activities and workshops that are conducted groom one into a smart individual, well acquainted with the best of technical knowledge of one’s respective fields. The teachers of IT-BHU are very helpful in all respects. If one has any problem the teachers help him personally.
Chronicle: How do you like Banaras?
Deepesh: Banaras is a kaleidoscope of Indian culture. I am proud to study in such a place.
Chronicle: What are your future plans?
Deepesh: I wish to pursue an MBA from the IIMs.
Chronicle: Tell us something more about yourself.
Deepesh: My achievements till date are only due to hard work and full cooperation of my parents and my brother. Whatever I do, I do with full devotion. I believe you can cheat others but you can’t cheat yourself. For me, there is no shortcut to success, I believe in giving my best and leave the rest to god. I love to make people laugh. Listening to music is my favorite pastime just. I love to play pranks on friends.
We wish Deepesh great success in life and look forward to publishing more of his success stories in the future.
You can get in touch with Deepesh at deepesh [DOT] reja [DOT] cse07 [AT] itbhu [DOT] ac [DOT] in