23/01/2020
This is what Harshali Raka, our student coordinator from our first programme at BITS Goa, way back in 2013, had to say about the programme:
"I thought of writing this way back in August, just after the SoC programme. Then thought I'll write it after I am placed, but something or the other kept coming in the way! But looking at so many of my friends from the 2nd semester getting placed, I feel it is about time now!
After a lot of discussion, we decided to have someone on campus to help us with soft skills training for placements. Once that was decided, there were different questions to be answered: How will it be? Will the students like it? Will it be worth spending time and money on? Looking at the feedback they received from students of both semesters and reading all the testimonials singing their praises over the last few months, I consider Seniors On Call to be one of my better decisions as Placement Coordinator for BITS Goa.
Thank you so much for coming here and putting up such a wonderful programme, fulfilling each of our never ending demands! The programme and your team helped beyond what I could have anticipated! I still remember, the day before my interview with eBay, I was a nervous wreck and scared! I had never imagined that I'll get placed in such a reputed company. One phone call with Pranay and Pratik settled all my nerves! Trust me, I went into the interview with what they said in mind, and had an offer from eBay by the end of the day! I owe my placements (and yes, a treat) to the entire SoC team( Pranay Karwa , Pratik Pawar, Viral Shah, Anupam Gupta, Rohan Chinchwadkar ) !
Lots of other people will have similar experiences to share, but a few things, which I think sets SoC apart from other such organisations is, you give them a call at any time, they will ALWAYS help! Countless friends of mine must have spoken to them after 12 in the night, and they were, as always, true to their name..Seniors On Call!
Thank you, SoC, for helping me place so many friends, and thank you for helping me with my own placements!
Keep up the good work, and yes, we hope to have you on campus, every semester! :)"