#SNS College of Engineering

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SNS College Of Technology Offers Placement Training Through Training Partner FACE

SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore is an excelling institution in the state committed to producing engineers with high calibre and professionalism by accelerating Engineering and Technological education under one roof. The college was established in 2002 by Sri SNS Charitable Trust with a high Mission and noble thought of educating the needy.

SNS Design Thinking - Skill and Career Development Pillar plays an integral role in creating the illustrious placement training record of SNS institutions. SNS College of Technology further facilitate training activities of the students and makes sure they get placed in their dream companies. The official training partner of SNS College of Technology is FACE.

FACE- as a skill-development company, help students master the skills required to land their dream careers. FACE had trained the students in general verbal, quantitative and reasoning ability along with the coding languages such as C, C++, JAVA & PYTHON. In addition to this, students are also given training on the strong foundation on data structure concepts. SNS College of Technology is proud to announce that they have final years as beneficiaries in the (2022 pass out) who got trained and placed in the Reputed/Day-1 placement drives. And the list extends to almost 90% of students who had enrolled for this year (2023) placement training sessions by the FACE.

SNS institutions never waits till the third years to start the placement trainings. DT-SCD in collaboration with FACE have initiated the placement training program for first year’s students of SNSCE, SNSCT and Dr. SNSRCAS in the name “THINK ALGO”. It is a two days hands-on program which enlightens the problem solving, algorithmic and computational thinking ability of the students. The main aim of this program is to make the young minds to enhance the visual thinking and finding the shortest path which will yield optimal results. This program also highlights the importance of the Pseudo coding and Low/No code application development. Creating confidence among the students in building their own Application for any kind of industry or social related problem is the real outcome of this program.

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CONTACT US

SNS College of Engineering

Address: SNS Kalvi Nagar,

Sathy Main Road (Opp. CRI Pumps),

Kurumbapalayam (Po),

S.S.Kulam (via),

Coimbatore – 641 107.

Landline Number: 75503 16708 & 75503 16709

Email: office@snsce.ac.in

Career Opportunity: job@snsgroups.com

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SNS College Of Technology Offers Holistic Development Of Engineers With World Class Infrastructure And Facilities

SNS College of Technology is one of the premium and autonomous technological institutes located in Coimbatore. It was established in 2002 by the SNS groups. This institute is approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and University Grants Commission (UGC). It is also affiliated with ANNA University, accredited by NBA along with NAAC with ‘A’ grade.  SNS College of…

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The SNS B- SPINE: Building Future Business Leaders Of The Country

The SNS B- SPINE: An Autonomous Experiential Business School, Coimbatore provides an opportunity to visit universities and industries in European countries, enabling new talents to be developed supported by international partners, providing students with global opportunities for language enhancement and cultural immersion.

“The SNS B-SPINE aims at providing world class management education to the young minds who are aspiring to be the future business leaders of the country. SNS Institutions has a rich knowledge bank and architected infrastructure which will give a flexible ambience for the students of Management studies”, says the SNS college Chairman, DR. S. N. Subramanian.

SNS College of Engineering is an autonomous, NAAC "A" and NBA recognized institution, giving them the opportunity to alter the curriculum in line with how business is changing. The institution has developed a track-based revolutionary design thinking curriculum that is in line with contemporary business trends and developments, marking a turning point in the history of higher education. To produce entrepreneurs of the highest caliber, the curriculum has been completely revamped.

“Our pedagogy is based on business insights, corporate maneuverability and agility to handle the turbulent business world. We have created a secured, technologically sound, friendly, peaceful, greenish and eco-friendly environment for all our students to make the SNS B-SPINE a desirable educational destination”, says the technical director, S Nalin Vimal Kumar.

Your transformation as a business Leader can begin with the best b-School at Coimbatore. Our experiential learning based new curriculum is universally accepted action learning across MBA programs. SNS B- SPINE offer three unique tracks Banking and Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Agri- Business Management for students’ choice. Internship with stipend, Global Certifications from IBM, Google for recent trends like Digital Marketing and Data Analytics, Trip to Europe to explore Academia and Industry, A week long Business Buffet, Walk and Talk with the CEO of Companies who top the chart in the Market share, a free access to the world class infrastructure named SPINE are all part and parcel of the World Class MBA program offered at SNS B- SPINE – AN AUTONOMOUS EXPERIENTIAL BUSINESS SCHOOL.

CONTACT US SNS College of Engineering Address: SNS Kalvi Nagar, Sathy Main Road (Opp. CRI Pumps), Kurumbapalayam (Po), S.S.Kulam (via), Coimbatore – 641 107. Landline Number: 75503 16708 & 75503 16709 Email: office@snsce.ac.in Career Opportunity: job@snsgroups.com

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SNS College Of Technology Offers Excellent Placement Cell Infrastructure

SNS College of Technology (SNSCT) was set up in 2002 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, by SNS group. This college is recognised by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the National Board of Accreditations (NBA) and affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. The college is also certified with NAAC A+ Grade. SNS College of Technology offers 26 courses, including BE/BTECH, ME in various specialisations such as Computer Science and Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc. Additionally, SNSCT offers PhD, MBA and MCA programmes. Moreover, SNSCT is also among the first Indian institutes to implement a design-thinking curriculum in education.

SNS College of Technology has signed MoU with the international universities such as AIMST University, Malaysia, Edex Academy, New Zealand, Cademium Inc, USA. It also arranges a Global Immersion Program each year for their students and faculty to visit foreign universities and industries for global exposure. The college has five pillars growth building centres, namely Center for Learning and Teaching, Skill and Career Development, Centre for Creativity, Industry Institute Partnership Cell and Social Responsibility Initiatives.

SNSCT has a good placement cell infrastructure with seven closed interview panels, two GD panel rooms and conference halls, each. According to SNS College of Technology placements 2020, a total 722 students got placed at campus placement. Accolite, Altran, Amazon, Capgemini, etc., were the top recruiters of SNSCT.

SNS College of Technology Courses at UG level include BE in various specialisations. It also has PG courses, including MBA, MCA and ME, and a PhD course in various specialisations. While UG courses are of four-year duration whereas all PG courses are of two years. SNS College of Technology Admission Process SNS College of Technology admission process takes place based on two categories — Government quota and Management quota. Students can apply both online and offline for the courses. Below are the details of admission process of SNS College of Technology:

UG Courses:

Admission to BE programme based on government quota requires students to clear counselling based on TNEA score. For students applying on management quota, only need to fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by DoTE and Anna university.

PG Courses:

Students applying for PG courses under Government quota, ME or MBA need to have a valid score in TANCET score followed by university-based counselling (TANCA). For those applying under Management quota, have to only fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by DoTE and Anna university.

PhD Courses:

Selection of candidates to the PhD programme is based on the performance of in the written test conducted by Anna University followed by an interview.

CONTACT US SNS College of Engineering Address: SNS Kalvi Nagar, Sathy Main Road (Opp. CRI Pumps), Kurumbapalayam (Po), S.S.Kulam (via), Coimbatore – 641 107. Landline Number: 75503 16708 & 75503 16709 Email: office@snsce.ac.in Career Opportunity: job@snsgroups.com

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SNS College Of Technology Starts Industry Institute Partnership Cell To Provide Excellent Placements To Engineering Graduates

SNS College of Technology and SNS College of Engineering share a twin campus which is built on 23 acres of land. Dr. S N Subbramanian MTech., Ph.D., MBA., M.Phil., Ph.D., is the honorary Chairman of SNS Group of Institutions. Dr. S Rajalakshmi, B.Sc., M.B.B.S., D.G.O. is the Managing trustee and correspondent of the colleges and Dr. S Nalin Vimal Kumar, B.E, M.S, Ph.D., is the MD of SNS College of Technology and their other institutions.

Dr. S N Subbramanian, the chairman of SNS Colleges is the true architect of all the activities undertaken by SNS Group of Institutions. A visionary who has defeated insurmountable challenges to rise up in life as a leading educationalist, Industrialist and philanthropist. Today, he is leading SNS College as one of the fastest growing and most promising educational institutions in Coimbatore. Under the guidance of the chairman and MD, SNS College continues to provide an outstanding educational experience rooted in strong disciplines and enhanced by a broad range of experiences. SNS College aims to establish an inter-disciplinary teaching to facilitate multi- and inter- disciplinary opportunities for the students. MD, DR. Nalin paves the ways for the smooth transition of the modern technologies sin SNS College.

SNS College of Technology and SNS College of Engineering share the student activity centre which provides a range of facilities such as a swimming pool, music theatre and separate well equipped gyms for boys and girls. An entertainment complex has been setup where students can play bowling and billiards. The institutions also share a playground where students can play a variety of games. However, each department in both the institutions has access to their own research labs which helps the faculty members and students advance their interests in the field. The cloud lab, mobile apps lab, power systems labs are a few examples of the labs.

An Industry Institute Partnership Cell has been started by the institute in order to increase the quality of engineers graduating from the institute and cover the gap between the institutions and industries. With more than 85 MoUs signed with these industry experts and their companies, the institute utilizes the opportunities to take the students on industry visits. The industry experts also guide the students through the implant training and guide them with their projects. Many students who do their projects with the companies get converted into employees.

CONTACT US

Address: SNS Kalvi Nagar,

Sathy Main Road (Opp. CRI Pumps),

Kurumbapalayam (Po),

S.S.Kulam (via),

Coimbatore – 641 107.

Landline Number: 75503 16708 & 75503 16709

Email: office@snsce.ac.in

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SNS College Of Technology Offers Superior Placements In Industry Leading Companies

SNS College of Technology is one among the premier institutes in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 2002 as part of the SNS Groups. The college is approved by AICTE and affiliated to the Anna University, Coimbatore. SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore is accredited by 'NAAC' with an ‘A+’ grade. It is a co-ed institution located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The institute is spread over an area of 10 acres. SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore offers, B.E., M.E., M.B.A., M.C.A., and PhD. programmes in management and business administration, engineering, computer application and IT, animation and design, and sciences streams.

SNS College of Technology and SNS College of Engineering focus on fitting students to corporate seamlessly. The Institution have in house training cell in order to train young graduates. The trainers are being trained by a chief trainer from Infosys. This program is mainly carried over in order to bridge the gap between the Institution and the Industry. An Industry Institute Partnership Cell has been started by the institute in order to increase the quality of engineers graduating from the institute and cover the gap between the institutions and industries. The industry experts also guide the students through the implant training and guide them with their projects and many students get placed in the same companies.

SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore has a full-fledged placement cell. The SNS College of Technology placement cell keeps track of job openings in a variety of fields on a regular basis. It also maintains relationships with various corporate industries and organises campus placements for the final year undergraduate and postgraduate students. Training is provided by the SNS College of Technology placement cell to the students based on their interests. The placement team members come from different institutions and they have extensive experience in analysing the current market scenario and seeking out the best opportunities for students. In addition to student placement, the cell hosts guest lectures and workshops at regular intervals to ensure that students receive current skill sets and are industry-ready. 

More than 20 companies visited SNS College of Technology campus for placement in the last academic year. Over 60 recruiters have hired students from both SNS College of Technology and SNS College of Engineering. The companies that visited the campus for placement are TCS, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, L&T Infotech, IBM, HP, Infosys, HCL, Essel Lumax, Stark Technosis, Spin draft group of companies, Wire Delta and V Technologies. Average salary package offered for the students were 2.3 lakhs, and the highest package was 4.8 lakhs and beyond.

CONTACT US

Address: SNS Kalvi Nagar,

Sathy Main Road (Opp. CRI Pumps),

Kurumbapalayam (Po),

S.S.Kulam (via),

Coimbatore – 641 107.

Landline Number: 75503 16708 & 75503 16709

Email: office@snsce.ac.in

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SNS Spine: A Student Sports Hub at SNS Colleges

As there was sharp increase in the demand of engineering seats in Coimbatore, the SNS Charitable Trust decided to setup the SNS Engineering College in 2007 which is affiliated to Anna University. SNS College of Technology and SNS College of Engineering share a twin campus which is built on 23 acres of land. Dr. S N Subramanian MTech., Ph.D., MBA., M.Phil., Ph.D., is the honorary Chairman of SNS Group of Institutions. Dr. S Rajalakshmi, B.Sc., M.B.B.S., D.G.O. is the Managing trustee and correspondent of the colleges and SNS College MD, Dr. S Nalin Vimal Kumar, is highly qualified with degrees in B.E, M.S, and Ph.D.

CONTACT US

The Director,

Centre for Learning and Teaching

SNS GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS

536, Thudiyalur - Saravanampatti Road,

Chinnavedampatti(Post),

Coimbatore - 641029

Phone : +91-0422-2666264; 0422-6465201

Mobile : +91-9789441919

E-Mail : director.clt.sns@gmail.com

Both the SNS Colleges share the student activity center which provides a range of facilities such as a swimming pool, music theatre and separate well equipped gyms for boys and girls. An Entertainment Complex has been setup where students can play bowling and billiards. The institutions also share a playground where students can play a variety of games. However, each department in both the institutions has access to their own research labs which helps the faculty members and students advance their interests in the field. The cloud lab, mobile apps lab, power systems labs are a few examples of the labs.

SNS College of Technology and SNS College of Engineering have separate libraries. As the SNS College of Technology is Autonomous, the institute has acquired about 40,000 volumes of books as they keep updating their curriculum. While the autonomous status has given a boost to SNS College of Technology, the management has ensured that the SNS College of Engineering has sufficient books in the library which is about 12,000 at this moment. While the volumes of books vary the management has ensured that both the institutions have memberships to IEEE, DELNET INFOTRAC and access to the EBSCO database. In order to increase the quality of engineers graduating from the SNS Colleges and cover the gap between the institutions and industries, the management of both the institutions has started an Industry Institute Partnership Cell. The cells comprise of members who are academicians and have excellent relations with industry experts and invite them to give guest lectures and conduct workshops and seminars whenever they are free.

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SNS College of Engineering: A Path to Successful Placements

SNS College of Technology was established in 2007 by the SNS Charitable Trust. The college is affiliated to Anna University. Dr. S N Subramanian is the Chairman of SNS Group of Institutions. Dr. S Rajalakshmi is the Managing trustee and correspondent and SNS College MD, Dr. S Nalin Vimal Kumar, is highly qualified with degrees in B.E, M.S, and Ph.D. SNS College of Technology and SNS College of Engineering share a twin campus which is built on 23 acres of land. SNS College of Technology offers excellent placement opportunities in industry leading companies.

More than 20 companies visited SNS College of Technology campus for placement in the last academic year. Over 60 recruiters have hired students from both SNS College of Technology and SNS College of Engineering. The companies that visited the campus for placement are TCS, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, L&T Infotech, IBM, HP, Infosys, HCL, Essel Lumax, Stark Technosis, Spin draft group of companies, Wire Delta and V Technologies. Average salary package offered for the students were 2.3 lakhs, and the highest package was 4.8 lakhs and beyond.

While ensuring to bring out the best quality of engineers, the SNS College of Technology and SNS College of Engineering also make certain that the students receive a holistic development. As the management understands that students have a variety of talents such as sports, arts, music, dance and others, they have built various facilities such as a dance studio, music studio and gym facilities. All these facilities are provided to the students by the management through a student run club called ACT ON DREAM club.

CONTACT US

The Director,

Centre for Learning and Teaching

SNS GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS

536, Thudiyalur - Saravanampatti Road,

Chinnavedampatti(Post),

Coimbatore - 641029

Phone : +91-0422-2666264; 0422-6465201

Mobile : +91-9789441919

E-Mail : director.clt.sns@gmail.com

The club is run by students and is divided into five groups for various purposes such as Academics, Placements, Extra Curricular and Co-curricular and youth empowerment based on youth parliament concepts. The youth parliament consists of elected members who bridge the gap between the students, the management and staff. For this very purpose, the management has kept all Saturdays as open Saturdays. There are about 40 clubs which are part of the ACT ON DREAM club and they help the students of SNS College of Technology in their holistic development.

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SNS College Of Technology And SNS College Of Engineering Focus on Fitting Students To Corporate Seamlessly

SNS College of Technology and the SNS College of Engineering were set up by the SNS Charitable Trust due to the increase in demand of engineering seats in Coimbatore. SNS College of Technology is one among 7 autonomous institutions in Coimbatore and has been accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC. SNS College of Technology and the SNS College of Engineering share a twin campus which is built on 23 acres of land.

The 500 faculty members at the two engineering institutions possess rich experience in teaching. Despite possessing a lot of experience, the faculty members continue learning and also receive training from various industry experts. While 42 faculty members have received their Ph.Ds, more than 110 faculty members are currently pursuing their Ph.Ds. The faculty members who are dedicated to doing research have received about Rs. 50 lakh of research grants. The unique aspect of the faculty members at SNS College of Technology and College of Engineering is that they have produced more than 20 Ph.Ds with their guidance.

Newly joined faculty members who are hired have to undergo a weekly training process. They are trained on how to approach the subject, how to handle the students, how to get hold of a student's interest and how to convert the interests into subject based learning. They also focus on outcome-based education. The institute ensures students do projects and mini projects and also provide the necessary help required to take part in the contests held around the city, state and country.

Faculty members also encourage students to take part in classroom discussions by utilizing a more interactive based teaching methodology. SNS is blessed with wonderful teaching minds. The faculty are engaged with constant changes and improvement year after year to meet the demanding innovative younger student minds. So, adoption of anything for the benefit of students is no new for SNS Team. Covid-19 brought tremendous technological upliftment in the minds of the teaching fraternity.

SNS College of Technology and SNS College of Engineering focus on fitting students to corporate seamlessly. The Institution have in house training cell in order to train young graduates. The trainers are being trained by a chief trainer from Infosys. This programme is mainly carried over in order to bridge the gap between the Institution and the Industry.

An Industry Institute Partnership Cell has been started by the institute in order to increase the quality of engineers graduating from the institute and cover the gap between the institutions and industries. The industry experts also guide the students through the implant training and guide them with their projects and many students get placed in the same companies.

CONTACT US : The Director, Centre for Learning and Teaching SNS GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS 536, Thudiyalur - Saravanampatti Road, Chinnavedampatti(Post), Coimbatore - 641029 Phone : +91-0422-2666264; 0422-6465201 Mobile : +91-9789441919 E-Mail : director.clt.sns@gmail.com

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SNS Group Of Institutions: Excelling Institution In The State Committed To Producing Engineers With High Calibre And Professionalism

In 1997, the SNS Group of Industries set up the SNS Charitable Trust after they noticed an overflowing demand in the field of education. To cater this, need the SNS Charitable Trust started a school, two engineering institutions, Arts and Science College and a college of education. SNS Colleges currently provides 10,000 students an opportunity to achieve their dreams through education. Out of these five institutions, three of them have been accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade and two of them have gained the Autonomous status.

In the year 2002, the students who dreamt of becoming engineers could do so with the establishment of SNS College of Technology in that year. The institution is one among 7 autonomous institutions in Coimbatore and has been accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC. As there was sharp increase in the demand of engineering seats in Coimbatore, the trust decided to setup the SNS Engineering College in 2007 which is affiliated to Anna University.

Dr. S Nalin Vimal Kumar, B.E, M.S, Ph.D., is the MD of SNS Colleges. He is a shrewd entrepreneur, a technocrat and a great visionary who is leading the SNS Group of Institutions towards the zenith of success. “Each individual mind is capable of limitless endeavours. With training and inculcation of creative thinking, students are able to implement the right unique solutions in varied situations. A conducive environment is created to recognize themselves not in isolation but as an integral part of a collectivistic society. A strong culture of giving back to society is part of the social commitment of SNS Colleges”, says Dr. S Nalin Vimalkumar, SNS Colleges MD.

The criticism of the Indian education system is about rote learning. There is a change, albeit slow. SNS has been emphasizing on fostering creativity and innovation since inception. A free mind that dares and is not scared of failure comes up trumps on most occasions. This is the core viewpoint of the SNS Colleges and the Managing Directors work forward onto achieving this goal through creative learning and design thinking.

CONTACT US : The Director, Centre for Learning and Teaching SNS GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS 536, Thudiyalur - Saravanampatti Road, Chinnavedampatti(Post), Coimbatore - 641029 Phone : +91-0422-2666264; 0422-6465201 Mobile : +91-9789441919 E-Mail : director.clt.sns@gmail.com

Applying emerging technologies in industry verticals such as agriculture, healthcare, energy, aerospace, fintech, automobiles, and smart city development has been the hallmark of SNS Colleges. The MD, Dr. S Nalin Vimal Kumar ensures that the students are provided with five thrust areas of technologies. Artificial Intelligence / Design Thinking, Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality / X Reality, Internet of Things, Robotics & Automation and Additive manufacturing have become the center point of emanating data and trends in contemporary times.

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the rwd season 4 qna inspired me to start thinking about college au headcanons except a lot of these are gonna be really specific to my school and y'all are just gonna have to deal with that <3

Kyana feeds some of the school cats. she would feed all of them if she could

Dani smuggled Plug (the scrawniest black cat you've ever seen) into her dorm room illegally and somehow management hasn't caught her yet (based on a true story) (Kyana visits to see Plug all the time)

Finbar keeps an updated tier list of every canteen in the school with breakdowns of the best stalls/dishes for each

A senior from the school of engineering once said to me 'all the engineering people dress like rats cuz our classrooms don't have aircon' (context: tropics) anyway that's Dani

Kyana would probably be involved in a lot of freshman orientation events from second year onwards. she just likes talking to the new kids and giving them advice like she would be the kind of orientation group leader who'd get messages from her freshies asking about all kinds of random nonsense because she's made sure they know they can always contact her with questions

VR-LA is The Guy you go to for textbook pirating resources

(this is more of a 'wouldn't that be funny' but VR-LA is just Veerle's discord handle)

Docent is the name of VR-LA's old laptop that broke down so he gave it to Cassimere (computer engineering major he met once at a networking event) to fix except Cassimere got everything off the hard drive and then somehow managed to fuck it up Even More so he had to get a new laptop (and named it Emi)

Roy has gotten food poisoning from his dorm meal plan at least once (based on at least one true story)

The heap trio + Mandy would be those friends constantly playing majong in the dorm lounge and if all the majong tables are taken they just play in one of their dorm rooms on a towel to dampen the tile shuffling noises (it was Mandy's idea)

Every morning Dani goes to the drinks stall at her faculty and orders one iced coffee to the point where the stall owner starts preparing an iced coffee whenever they see her approach (based on my true story)

Roy would be one of those people who goes clubbing every other week and every time he tries to drag the rest of the heap trio and Egan almost always goes and Dani would go if she didn't have a good excuse but always begrudgingly. anyway Roy would always be the only one having a good time until Egan gets drunk enough to start having fun

Finbar actually uses the dorm kitchens instead of just buying canteen food and it always makes the hallways smell really good

Vhas also uses the dorm kitchen sometimes but like. one time i walked into the pantry on my floor and someone had left cut sweet potatoes and 2 eggs in an inch of water in a pan on the stove. that's Vhas

Kyana's constantly applying for overseas exchanges and international summer/winter school programmes. the world is large and she wants to see it!

Maxim's the definition of a hall phantom. you know he lives on your dorm floor because you pass him by in the hallways sometimes and literally nowhere else. sometimes you're not convinced that he actually exists

VR-LA and Maxim's friendship stems from them being from wildly different faculties (VR-LA's in STEM, Maxim's doing anthropology so arts/social sciences) but also having lots of weird interests they cant really bug anyone in their home faculties about

Elyse is in student government and every once in a while Finbar receives a series of angry texts about the newest idiocy she's had to put up with

MR-SN and AS-TR start a stargazing club together. other notable members include AS-TR's girlfriend E-DN, MR-SN's friend C-RA (the one who always volunteers to carry the heavy ass telescopes) and MR-SN's friend K-LB who he pestered into coming to fix one of the wonky scopes even though K-LB's actually in electrical engineering but he's the only engineering person MR-SN (an arts student) knows

oh and of course VR-LA joins because he genuinely just likes space (developing a crush on his club chairperson was not on his bingo card)

Kyana and E-DN were MMA sparring buddies at one point which is how she found out about the stargazing and joined immediately

honestly i can probably think of more but this post is fuckin long LMAO

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Freshly Brewed

I posted this on AO3 a few days ago before Christmas, but now I have some time, I’ll post it here too. 

Summary: Sanji changed his shift because it worked better for his class schedule, not because of the gorgeous morning regular. Yeah right.  Rating: T

This is for the SN Secret Santa exchange Ray and I hosted on our discord and I was Mome’s Secret Santa! Mome’s prompt was modern college students AU but that goes hand in hand with a coffee shop AU, right?

I’m basing this on the UK education system, although it shouldn’t really matter.

You can also find this on AO3 and FFN. 

It was going to be a long day.

Stupidly, Sanji had agreed to come in to cover part of Usopp’s morning shift. The engineer student had begged almost everyone to swap shifts, only to be met with refusals. He’d caved after Usopp had whinged for half a day, and that was only to covering part of his shift.

But it now meant Sanji would need to run to make it in time for his classes that morning and come back afterwards to do his normal shift in the evening.

A very long day.

“Usopp, shouldn’t you be going?” He’d been here almost twenty minutes and Usopp had yet to leave.

“I’ll leave in ten minutes; you’re going to want the help,” Usopp informed him gravely, getting an extra bag of coffee beans down from the cupboard.

Sanji looked around the little coffee shop, it was virtually empty apart from the one person already sitting. They’d only had one other person before them and they’d left with their coffee. What was he going on about?

But Usopp was right in the end and he hadn’t been prepared in the slightest.

As the bell kept tinkering, growing more and more irritating by the second, and more sets of feet walked in, he was grateful for the extra sets of hands. One minute it was quiet and the next there was a queue almost going out of the door. The change was so sudden that he presumed this was the morning rush Usopp always complained about.

It’d been a mad fifteen minutes, both of them working around one another in silence to get the queue down as quickly as possible and it was only once their final customer was gone that Sanji voiced his surprise.

“I know! I keep saying but no one listens,” Usopp whined in response.

“Maybe because you’re so dramatic all the time,” Sanji said, eyeing the way Usopp was slumped over the counter, pretending to be dead.

He laughed when Usopp shot up, outraged at the accusation.

The door opened and whatever he was going to say died on his lips, instead saying, “I’ll help you with one last customer and then I’m going.”

Sanji was going to protest, to say he could leave now, until he caught sight of the next customer and stopped dead in his tracks. He was suddenly glad Usopp had stayed, because he could no longer speak, language lost on him as he gaped at the women approaching the counter.

He would have made a fool of himself in front of her if he’d been left by himself.

Now, Sanji was pretty sure before this moment that he didn’t have a type. He’d always thought he appreciated all people and the different features they had as each person was beautiful in their own way. But looking at the person before him, he realised just how wrong he had been. She ticked all the boxes he hadn’t realised he had.

Long, orange hair? Check. Round doe eyes? Check. Soft pink lips? Check. A body that if he looked at for too long, he’d pass out? Check.

She was gorgeous.

What shocked him out of his stupor was when Usopp greeted her so casually. “Hey, you’re later than usual, I didn’t think you were coming.”

And she reciprocated in kind, “Morning Usopp! I woke up late and debated it, but I need this if I’m going to make it through my morning lecture.”

She knew his name?

They chatted back and forth so easily. Usopp moved around him, making her order, as he stood there like a fool. All he managed was a wobbly smile when she looked at him and she’d offered a more confident one in return. That had almost been enough to finish him.

He was interrupted from him gawking as she spoke, “I should definitely be getting free coffees! I’m a regular, you should be looking after me.”

Based on the way Usopp rolled his eyes at her, it was an argument they had frequently.

Rude. He’d give her whatever she wanted. Free coffee… His heart…

“You’d bleed the shop dry if we did that! And don’t pretend I didn’t give you one two visits ago!”

“You did not!”

They squabbled back and forth for the rest of the transaction and Sanji couldn’t help but feel a tiny stab of jealousy at how relaxed they were around each other. Although it was over soon enough, as she took her drink and made her way out of the shop, throwing a casual wave over her shoulder as she went.

As soon as the door closed, Usopp turned, ready to go but bumped into Sanji who was breathing down his neck.

“Who is she? How do you know her? Is she single?” The questions spilled out all in one hurried breath.

Wide eyed, Usopp took a step back and pointed to the back room where his stuff was, “I have to go now, I’m going to be late.”

Sanji’s hands gripped his shoulders, shaking him like the answers would come tumbling out. “You’ve stayed this long; you can spare me another minute!”

Sighing, Usopp answered, “Her name’s Nami. She’s a regular but we also go to the same university-” Sanji silently cursed himself at that, he knew he should’ve gone to university- “and I don’t know. I’ve never seen her with anyone, and she’s never said anything.”

Somehow, Sanji crowded in closer, “Introduce me,” he demanded, but then faltered, “wait no, don’t. Too obvious.” Then thought again, “But then if you’re friends, it’d be weird if you didn’t.”

Usopp pried himself free as Sanji continued to mutter to himself, putting some distance between them. Snorting, he said, “You’re overthinking this.”

“You’re right. I’ll just go with the flow. Does she come in randomly or on certain days?” He’d be prepared next time, he’d make sure of it.

“I normally only see her on Monday mornings, she might come in other times, but I don’t see her,” Usopp informed him, Sanji trailed behind him as he grabbed his bag to leave.

Suddenly that rush to his morning classes didn’t seem all that bad after seeing her.

“Swap shifts with me!”

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Convincing Usopp had been easier than he’d expected and he suspected it was due to the early start after the weekend.

The week had been longer than normal. Classes had dragged, he’d burned himself, which he hadn’t done since the start of the year, and he hadn’t seen Nami at all. He’d been on high alert since Monday, both in and out of the coffee shop. The door would open, and he’d spring into action only to be disappointed. He felt like he’d been looking over his shoulder as he went about his normal week, just hoping to catch a glimpse of long orange hair. He’d been tempted to visit Usopp on the university campus but he decided that might be a bit too desperate… for the time being anyway, he wasn’t ruling anything out in the future.

But finally, the following Monday had rolled around. It hadn’t been hard to get up for his newly acquired early shift and he had a spring in his step since he’d left the bed at the thought of seeing her.

As he opened up the shop at 6am, he pondered on when he’d actually see her. He hadn’t asked Usopp what time she usually came around, but he tried to settle his nerves by not thinking about it. Which was hard to do, considering it was so quiet. To occupy himself, he’d cleaned the tables, moved a few of them around and cleaned the coffee machines knowing it’d have to be done later anyway. He’d only served a handful of people in between and if he hadn’t seen how busy it could get, he’d call Usopp a liar for constantly complaining.

Which was why, when he turned, cup in hand, the last thing he expected was to see her standing there. Luckily said cup was empty because in his surprise, the cup slipped out of his hands and he fumbled, with what he hoped was some form of grace, to catch it before it smashed on the ground. His hopes were quickly dashed when he looked to see Nami trying to contain a laugh. He could feel his face heating up, from embarrassment and because she was even prettier than he remembered.

He tried to muster up some form of confidence as he greeted her, “Hi! Good morning! Did you want the orange latte again?”

She quirked an eyebrow at him and he realised a second too late just what he’d done. Sure, he’d been obsessing over every detail from her last visit, but he didn’t need her knowing that.

Luckily, she spared him. “Morning, no Usopp?”

“Ah, no. I swapped shifts with him, this works better for his schedule.” It wasn’t a total lie and he was not going to tell her the truth, he’d sound like a creep.

She nodded, smile looking a little too knowing and it made him sweat but she didn’t challenge it. “I’ll have the orange latte to go, large, thanks.”

“Coming right up.” He could do this, just make the coffee, strike up casual small talk and he’d be fine. He moved around, starting the process of making her drink and asked, “Boring lecture again?”

“I was up late from work and it was a slow night.”

“Oh, what do you do?” Maybe she also worked at a coffee shop, they had 24-hour coffee shops around here, right? And competitor or not, he would be visiting if she did.

“I work at a bar down the street, it’s normally lively regardless of the night but it dragged last night.”

Her pout was adorable and as much as he wanted to talk to her more, there was already someone waiting and he’d witnessed first-hand last week how quickly things could change. Besides, he was in no rush, he had time.

“Well hopefully your day goes quicker!” He said, placing her coffee down on the counter for her. “It’s on the house.”

“An improvement on Usopp already,” she said, winking at him.

He was in love.

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Sanji liked working at the coffee shop. It was owned by an elderly couple who were more than understanding that students needed part time jobs, so they’d hired a few full timers and multiple part timers to cover shifts in the mornings and afternoons around classes. He spent half of his time working alone and the two other shifts working with Luffy or Usopp.

It wasn’t a big commercial chain coffee shop but it was busy enough. It was small and quaint, with dark wooden panelling on the floor, scratch marks haphazardly scattered across them from chairs scraping over the years, and mismatched tables dotted around. There were sofas pressed against the walls at the back and photography on the walls, varying from local landscapes to someone’s cat. It was homely and he’d always liked it there, even from the first-time walking in to hand in his application.

But now it was even better because there was a beautiful woman that graced him with her presence multiple times a week.

He always saw her every Monday morning since swapping shifts, so he’d come to expect that but she’d also started to appear on a Wednesday and Thursday evening, as well as a Sunday afternoon. Not like clockwork but frequently enough and he had to shove down the thought that maybe she’d asked Usopp for his schedule. The thought made him giddy but he was trying to play this cool. For now anyway.

From their brief encounters, he’d learned that she was in her first year of university, studying meteorology and she was brilliant. She was smart, really smart and friendly and pretty and kind. A little girl had dropped her croissant the other day and before he could offer a new one, Nami’d given hers up. He’d of course given Nami a new one but she hadn’t thought for a second before offering up hers.

But most of all, above everything else, they were slowly getting to know one another and it seemed like they were getting along so far, which was the biggest thrill.

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He was working on Wednesday afternoon with Luffy and every time they worked together, he questioned what the owners were thinking when they employed Luffy and then their sanity when they actually kept him. He was a good friend, having met through working together, but he burned the coffee and ate the food from the display shelf, which was why he mainly cleaned and collected used cups from tables.

At the moment, Luffy was finishing his break in the back when Nami walked in.

“Hi Nami, the usual?” Sanji greeted as she entered, in his multiple times serving her, she’d never ordered anything different.

“Hi Sanji, yes please, but to stay this time.”

“Oh?” He couldn’t hide the note of delight in his tone and he suddenly got an idea.

“I’ve got some notes to go over and it’s quiet here.”

He moved to make her order. “Party?”

“No, someone has… company.”

It was totally natural and common knowledge with what went on at university with students all living together but coming from her made his cheeks warm, like he was some prude.

He was saved from having to give a response as the back door swung open and Luffy hurried in.

“Nami!” He cheered.

“Hey Luffy, the place is still standing I see?”

“Not without effort,” Sanji deadpanned and felt proud when she laughed.

He was distracted once the mircofoam was ready and his focus went onto pouring it meticulously into her cup.

“How come I don’t see you as often now when I’m working?” Luffy sulked and although his back was turned, he imagined the other boy had turned on his puppy eyes.

“I’ve been busy,” Nami excused and whilst he could understand that, her tone was flustered that he couldn’t resist peeking over his shoulder. She had rosy cheeks and her eyes flittered to his nervously, quickly looking away when they made eye contact.

“Here you go,” Sanji interrupted, saving her from their conversation, even if he didn’t fully understand what was going on.

“Thank you.” She almost went to take the cup but paused. “Latte art?”

“Yeah, I’m working on it-” He’d practised this design ever since he’d learned what she was studying but it’d still taken everything in him not to do a heart and now he was glad he hadn’t. It would’ve been far too forward- “so it’s on the house.”

At this stage, he didn’t need to give her excuses for free coffee, he’d never made her pay when he served her.

She thanked him before commenting, “I haven’t seen a lightning bolt before though.”

“I like a challenge and you’re studying meteorology, right?”

Her smile was warm and it was worth it all. “I’ll have to take a picture to show my roommate!”

She went to find a table a few minutes later after he’d explained how he’d managed to make the art and he watched her go, eyes scanning from her appealing backside to the gentle swish of her long hair.

Before he was caught by her, he turned to see Luffy blinking at him owlishly. Shit, he’d forgot he was there and whilst he could be an idiot, if Luffy stared him down for long enough, he might just figure it out, so-

“There’s a new recipe I need to you taste test.”

“Can I have it now?!”

“Does it look like I can make a full meal here? I’ll bring it in next week.”

With Luffy now distracted, they carried on at they normally did. Well, at least he tried to. Whilst Sanji was normally distracted when Nami visited, it’d never been like this before and he found his eyes wondering over to her whenever he had the chance. Normally she came in, chatted for a few minutes and was then gone, but now, she was constantly in his peripheral and her presence was bewitching. He’d already discovered that when she was thinking, she’d absently tap the end of her pen to her lips but then her face would light up when she figured it out, pen quickly moving across the paper to jot it down.

He'd tried not to bother her and had even stopped Luffy from going over twice after she’d said she needed some quiet but when he’d noticed her cup was empty, he’d allowed himself to go over, hot drink in hand.

She’d smiled at him as he approached and whilst swapping the empty cup for a new one, he’d asked how she was getting on. She told him that she was also taking a few accounting classes per week, to keep her options open whilst she decided what she wanted to do but between that, her job and some tough papers, she was trying to catch up. He was about to excuse himself, not wanting to overstay his welcome when she was clearly busy, when she asked-

“What about you? I haven’t seen you at the university?”

“I’m studying at the culinary school down the road.”

“Down the road? That’s the best one in the area!” As an afterthought she added, “no wonder your latte art is so good.”

He beamed at her, silently relishing the awe on her face. “I want to be a professional chef and further down the road, own a restaurant.” He paused, eyes flicking to her papers to add, “Maybe it’s a good thing I know an accountant?”

Her eyes gleamed and it was an expression he hadn’t seen before but liked all the same. “I might be able to cut you a deal if you play your cards right.”

“I’d be honoured.”

The sound of the door opening meant the arrival of a customer and as much as he didn’t want to part so soon, he couldn’t leave Luffy to serve them. He pulled away, practically gliding towards the counter, as the conversation played in a loop and he squirreled away all the new information he’d learned.

Once the customer was dealt wit and out the door with their coffee, his gaze naturally returned back to Nami. She was typing on her laptop now, fingers furiously moving across the keyboard and even when she was concentrating, she was so pretty. And smart. He couldn’t stop the sigh that left his lips.  

“Ooooooh,” Luffy said far too loudly from where he was sitting on the counter, legs swinging haphazardly, “that’s what Usopp was talking about.”

He tore his eyes away from Nami to ask, “What’re you talking about now?” If it was another tall tale he’d lied about, he’d kick them both. He still hadn’t recovered from the toaster incident.

“He said you were all starry-eyed but that doesn’t make sense because no one has star for eyes, right? So I figured he was lying or something-”

“What the hell are you talking about?” He cut off, exasperated and wiping down the counter.

Luffy leaned forward, eyes shining as his mouth opened, “You have a crush on N-”

He dropped the cloth in his hand like it’d electrocuted him and slapped a hand over Luffy’s mouth to stop him from loudly sharing his own damn confession. He’d tell Nami at some point, if he was lucky enough to get closer to her but he’d be damned if it came from Luffy of all people.

“Keep your voice down,” he hissed and looked over his shoulder but luckily Nami was still working.

Even with his mouth covered, Luffy still managed to look mischievous as he waggled his eyebrows at Sanji.

“If you open your mouth, you’ll have to survive on Usopp’s cooking from then on.”

They both knew that was an empty threat but with eyes like saucers, Luffy still nodded and when Sanji dropped his hand, he pretended to zip his mouth closed.

With one last glare, Sanji went back to stealing glances at Nami and moved onto a new patch of counter to clean. It didn’t matter that the counter was squeaky clean already, from here he could pretend to work and keep tabs on Nami’s cup and maybe sneak a few more glances at her.

“I’m doing all the work,” Luffy huffed behind him, still sat on the counter doing sweet nothing.

“I don’t want to hear that from you!” Sanji snapped. “Don’t think I’ve missed you stealing muffins from the case. Go sweep the floor!”

“Dunno how you saw that when all you do is stare at Nami,” Luffy muttered under his breath, pouting as he grabbed the broom.

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In the weeks leading up to Christmas break, it was getting busier for the both of them and he liked to think they’d bonded over that, even if it meant they were sometimes like passing ships.

She’d lamented about doing things outside of her degree, especially as the bar was getting busier so they asked her to cover more shifts and the same thing was happening to him. She had two exams coming up and a paper she still had to finish and he had practical’s coming out of his ears as well as presenting a menu he’d created.

They were both stressed and counting down the days until they could breathe a sigh of relief.

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It’d been raining on and off all day and it’d just started again as he went in to cover for someone who’d called in sick on Friday after a long day of classes. He didn’t really feel like it, not after he’d had a practical today but it was money he didn’t want to pass up that could go towards his restaurant fund.

He wasn’t far from the shop when something caught his eye on the opposite side of the road and he realised why when he saw long orange hair. The figure was hunched over, walking just a few steps ahead of him and by the looks of it, powerwalking. Whilst he couldn’t see her face but he’d recognise her anywhere.

“Hey!” He called, “Nami!”

He checked the road before half-jogging across the road just as she turned, searching for the voice and his heart panged, she looked miserable.

She stopped as he approached and he gave her a once over. She was soaked and although it was raining, it wasn’t raining that much. “Hey, where’s your umbrella?” It was a stupid question. It was obviously not with her otherwise she’d be using it but it was mainly said out of concern.

Without a second thought, he stepped closer to cover her with his umbrella, shielding them both from the rain. Although it might not be so effective for her anymore.

“This guy splashed me with his car! He could have easily gone around the very large and obvious puddle, there wasn’t any traffic! And he didn’t even stop to apologise,” she seethed; eyebrows furrowed and ignoring his question. “If I ever see him again, I’m-”

“I’m going to kick his arse,” he interrupted, feeling furious. That explained why she was so wet but he couldn’t believe someone would splash her.  

A bark of a laugh bubbled past her lips. “At least chivalry isn’t dead but it’s probably for the best we don’t get you a criminal record, I can’t imagine that’ll help with your future restaurant business.”

“I just can’t believe someone would splash you, what a lack of manners.” He was too angry to joke with her, even if the light returning to her eyes did take the edge off.

“I know but at least you and your umbrella were here to save the day.”

“I’m glad I am. I’m not meant to be working today but someone called in sick, so I picked up the shift. Come on, we’re not far from the shop, we can dry you off there.”

He didn’t really wait for her to agree as he swapped the umbrella into his other hand and used his free arm to gently guide her into walking with him. He made sure to position himself on the outside, so that if anyone did dare to splash them, she wouldn’t get even wetter.

“At least my bag isn’t soaked, it has my notes and laptop in,” she told him, loosening her arms to show him the bag that had been curled into her body. Now he understood why she was hunching over. Still though-

“Did you get their number plate?” He half joked.

“Sanji, no!” She laughed, playfully smacking his arm.

He ignored the barista’s raised eyebrows as he walked in with Nami, stopping to shake off any excess water before collapsing the umbrella and putting it in the stand. His hand was gentle on her back as he guided her through the shop, passed the counter and to the back.

“It feels forbidden to be back here,” Nami told him in amusement.

“If only it was that interesting.” There was a small hallway which branched off into two rooms. One was a small staff room for people to take breaks and the other was for a storage cupboard for cleaning products, coffee beans and cups.

He ended up taking her to the storage cupboard where they had clean towels to help with any spills and moved to grab some towels for her.

He didn’t think about what he was doing when he wrapped the towel around her shoulders, gently lifting her hair so it sat over the top. He definitely didn’t think about the fact that she let him. He was so close he could see the freckles on her face but they were slowly being lost to the pink on her cheeks and he cleared his throat, feeling his own cheeks warm.

“They’re clean, I promise,” he said, trying to seem casual as he handed her a towel to dry herself off.

He tried not to gawk as she dried herself off, dabbing her arms, scooping up her hair to try and get as much moisture out as possible but there wasn’t anywhere else to look. Well, that was of interest.

“Hopefully this dries off quickly.” She pinched her top and he watched the way it stuck to her when she let it go.

“You can wear this,” He offered, not waiting for a response as he pulled his hoody off over his head, no doubt his hair looked a bit fluffy afterwards, and held it out to her. “I can’t wear it for my shift.”

He took it as a win when she just accepted it with a smile but when neither moved, her smile turned sharp.

“Turn around then, unless you want a show? But I can assure you it’s not free,” she teased, leaning in and he gulped heavily as he looked down at her lips.

There was a pregnant pause as he stared at her wide eyed, his brain short-circuited before remembering himself and turning around. He tried not to think about the rustling from the clothes he could hear, her wet top peeling off her body to be replaced by his hoody. His hoody. Which she had no problem wearing.

And his thoughts were spiralling from there until he felt a tap on his shoulder.

All he could do was stare and he wasn’t bothering to try and hide it. The blue in his hoody brought out the vibrancy of her hair and she was almost drowning in it. The hoody was big on her, the sleeves bunching at her wrists, threatening to slip down and went down to her thigh. All he could think about was how pretty she was and that it was his. That really did it for him apparently.

“Do I look okay?” It was a stark difference from her previous comment and he realised it was because she was self-conscious. He didn’t like it.

“Yeah.” And whilst it may have seemed like a plain response, when it was paired with the breathy way he’d said it, like he’d been punched in the gut, he might as well have written a poem dedicated to her beauty.

Her hair was still damp but it was starting to curl as it dried and her wet top was in her hands now. And he was suddenly very aware that they were in the back storage room alone and it wasn’t spacious. She was so close he had to look down with their height difference and he still couldn’t stop his gaze from dropping to her lips.

His hand twitched to tuck a loose strange behind her ear and he needed to get out of here, otherwise he was going to do something stupid.

“I- my shift is about to start.” It broke the spell they were under and she took as small step back as he cleared his throat. He had been about to do something stupid. “Let’s find you a radiator to sit next to, I’ll turn up the heating.”

He got her settled on one of the tables to the side, pressed against a radiator and when she pulled out her wet top to rest over the top, he tried not to think about the fact she had nothing on under the jumper. Instead, he focused on her wide smile when she saw her dry laptop and notes.

He left her momentarily to get her a hot drink and he smiled when her hands curled around it, a small shiver going down her body from the warmth.

His shift had started and he was now alone to man the shop, yet he had some time to spare to ask, “Apart from the obvious, how was your day? Better I hope?”

“Not really, this was just the cherry on top. Today’s one of my heavy days and I have Professor Enel and if I have to listen to him talk about his crusty old paper from years back one more time, I’m going to scream.”

He laughed and when she gave him an unimpressed look, he explained, “Sorry, it was the crusty paper that got me, not your awful day.”

She laughed then too. “It’s funny now but not when you have to listen for the hundredth time about his ‘ground-breaking’ paper from day dot.”

“Boring or self-centred?”

“He’s very knowledgeable but he’s a know it all and loves himself,” she told him with an eyeroll. “His paper didn’t hold up in peer-review but he conveniently forgets that.”

“Someone should tell him.”

“Unless you want war, sure. If someone snaps, I’ll let you know how it goes.”

“Just send in Luffy.”

She laughed and this was what he wanted. They’d spoken quite a bit now over the last few weeks and he felt like he was getting to know her, especially as they shared friends. They were getting past the polite small talk and he took that as a win. He didn’t want to just ask her out, especially as he wasn’t sure she’d accept.

He had to leave her shortly after to get some work done now that he was by himself but the few times he’d been caught looking over, she’d smiled at him. The time went quicker today, from being alone and because whenever he had the chance, he’d go over to talk to her more or, for the first time, she’d come up to the counter to talk to him under the illusion of returning her empty cup.

When he checked the time, he was surprised to see he only had half an hour left and that Nami was still at the café.

“Hey, my shift finishes in thirty minutes, if you wait, I can walk you back.”

“Are you sure? It’s the opposite direction.”

It wasn’t a no.

“It’s still raining out and it’s getting dark, I can’t let you walk back by yourself and I don’t mind the walk.”

“Okay, I’ll finish what I’m doing and pack up.”

She waited for him under the umbrella outside as he did a final scan before turning off the lights and locking the doors. All of them had a set of keys to let themselves in and out with, apart from Luffy who had lost his. They had to work the rota around him now.

When he was done, he took the umbrella from Nami to hold between them and started to walk towards the university.

She was the first one to break the silence as she asked, “If you’re studying to be a chef, why didn’t you choose to work at a restaurant?”

It was a good point and Usopp has asked too. “My Dad, Zeff, owns a restaurant but he said that until I’m qualified, I’d just get in the way.” He huffed a laugh, rolling his eyes. “But really, he just wants me to focus and pass.”

“So why not work at a different restaurant?”

“I don’t really want to work for competition and they probably couldn’t give me flexibility I need.”

“He should just let you work there; you’ve got a job anyway.”

Exactly the point he’d made every time they discussed it. Or he discussed it and Zeff shooed him off. “He’s too stubborn!”

With the topic of family, he’d asked about hers and she’d told him about her mother Bell-mére, sister Nojiko and father figure Genzo. She’d told him she was adopted and maybe a bit too eagerly, he’d told her he was too.

When they made it to campus, she took the lead and their conversation drifted from family to pointing out notable places as they walked to her dorm. The cafeteria, the buildings where her classes were, the football field Luffy had broken into late at night and he’d hung on her every word. As it was a Friday, there were people meandering around but apart from the casual wave Nami gave a girl in passing, no one had bothered them.

He was disappointed when they arrived in front of her building, knowing that his time with her was coming to an end. Even if it was just casual between friends, he liked hanging out with her and considering she’d stayed in the shop all evening, he hoped the feeling was reciprocated.

When she lingered in front of the door, fiddling with her keys, he took the opportunity to spend a few more minutes with her.

“After knowing Usopp all this time, I’ve never actually been on campus.”

“Well, when there’s a party next, you should come.”

That was his opening.

Ask for her number.

“Yeah, I’m sure Usopp or Luffy will let me know.”

Idiot.

“Or I could.” There was a look in her eye that made his palms sweaty.

Do it now.

Ask for her number.

Ask her on a date.

Kiss her.

Anything!

“Yeah, that’d be cool.”

… Other than that.

Cool? What was he, 12?

After a brief pause, like she was waiting for him to continue, she quirked her lips, amused, and he felt like maybe there had been an opening after all and he’d missed it.

“Well, this is me, I live on the top floor but if you wait a second, I can get changed and give you your hoody back.”

“No it’s fine, keep it.” That sounded too forward. “I mean, you can give it back to me when I see you next.”

She almost looked exasperated for a second before the look disappeared and she said, “Thanks for walking me back, night Sanji.”

“Goodnight.”

He watched her open the door and forced himself to move after she looked over her shoulder to give him a final wave goodbye.

He was an idiot.

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It’d been a fairly busy shift as Usopp was on holiday. It was busy in short bursts that left him rushing around and then so quiet he felt like he was twiddling his thumbs, just looking for things to do.

Right now it was quiet. He’d cleaned the coffee machine a few times now, the few customers he did have in the shop were all served and sitting at tables enjoying their drinks, so he’d turned to his coursework for the week. It was due tomorrow and he needed to put finishing touches on it.

The jingle of the bell caught his attention and he perked instantly when he saw Robin walking through and eagerly stood at the counter trying to subtly peer around her for a glimpse of Nami. He tried to smother down his disappointed as the door closed behind Robin.

“Good afternoon, Sanji,” Robin greeted him pleasantly, but her eyes were sharp. “No Nami I’m afraid, just me.”

He couldn’t stop the guilty look spreading across his face; she’d seen straight through him. Worried about offending her he argued, “No! It’s lovely to see you too!”

Wasn’t it a sacred rule not to upset the best friend? He was such a tool.

She gave him an appeasing smile but she didn’t look like she believed a word he’d just said. “She’s got back-to-back lectures and then her study group.”

“Yikes,” he grimaced.

“Mm, I imagine she’ll be quite tired when she’s finished for the day.”

Poor Nami. Maybe he could give her something.

“Black coffee?” He asked, but there was no point. In all his time of serving her, she always had the same thing. Black coffee, no frills.

She hummed in agreement, “To stay, please,” and he moved on autopilot to make it.

“How’s your day going?”

“Good, I almost finished my assignment but I just need to make some finishing touches and thought this would be the place to do it.”

“What’s the paper on?”

She perked up at his question. “It’s about the Akkadian language and it’s development through the ages before its subsequent death…”

He nodded, listening as he poured the coffee into a mug.

He liked talking to Robin. She’d come in a few times with Nami and she’d been introduced as Nami’s roommate. She was a calm woman, pleasant and incredibly sharp. So much so, it made him feel like she constantly saw through him. He didn’t doubt that she knew about his interest in Nami but she’d never said anything outright and from what he could gather, she never said anything to Nami, which he appreciated.

Outside of that, he liked listening to her talk about her interests. She was in her third year of Archaeology and he had no doubt that she’d go far. She absorbed everything and was well into learning her second dead language. It made her fascinating to listen to.

They chatted for a bit longer before she went to find a table with her coffee in hand and he was entering into his busy period as he worked quickly to take orders, work the till and make the coffee’s.

But as he worked, he felt paranoid as he could feel eyes on him. Yet when he looked up in-between making drinks, he couldn’t find anything out of place. No awkward eye contact or heads quickly moving to avoid detection. It was always when his head was down or his back was to the room that he felt them heavy on his neck.

Maybe he was just tired.

A gaggle of women came in then, distracting him from his thoughts, they were rather loud and giggled between themselves. Although he tried not to be big-headed or presumptuous, he was sure one of them was flirting with him. Whether it was genuine or not he didn’t know and in the past, he might have indulged their flirting but now, all he could think about was how they weren’t Nami. How they didn’t have her sharp wit, her soft features or the way she made his heart pulse through his chest.

So instead, he was flattered but kept it polite as he served them. Maybe it was rude to charge them, they looked disappointed but he’d feel weird if he didn’t. Almost like he’d betrayed Nami.

The thought was disregarded as soon as they left and he moved onto the next customer, absently wondering what Nami was doing right now. He wondered if she thought about him.

“I’m off now Sanji, I’ll see you next time!” She said, placing her empty cup down as the last customer left.  

“Oh, you’re leaving? Would you mind taking this for Nami?” He asked, picking up a paper bag that he’d prepared to hand to her.

“A muffin?”

“Maybe it’ll cheer her up? It sounds like she’s having a tough day. There’s one in there for you too.”

“Thank you, I’m sure she’ll appreciate it, I’ll let her know you’re thinking of her.”

Robin definitely knew but at least it seemed like she was in his corner.

It was a little while later that Sanji realised that feeling he’d had for most of his shift was gone. It didn’t feel like he was being watched anymore and he couldn’t feel eyes on him. He looked towards the door as the most notable thing that changed was Robin leaving. Would she…? He shook his head; he was being silly.

It wouldn’t be until later, much later, that Sanji realised he had passed the test with flying colours.

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.

.

Christmas break was just around the corner, his practicals were done for the year now and he knew Nami’s exams were over too. After knowing her for so long now, he wanted to ask for her number but he hadn’t built up the nerve yet. He was sure they were friends now so he wasn’t worried about her saying no, but he wanted to ask her on a date and get her number because of that. That was what he was worried about.

He wasn’t sure how she felt about him. Sometimes he thought it was reciprocated, with the way she looked at him; smile wide and eyes warm. Especially after the other night, after finding her in the rain and walking her home, the scene played in a loop in his head as he picked it apart obsessively.

He’d been distracted for most of his shift and Usopp had already huffed at him multiple times. Sanji had told him about the other night and asked for his opinion on whether he thought Nami might like him but he’d been very plain in his response, “Just ask her out already.”

The moment Nami had walked through the door, chipper as she waved at Sanji, Usopp rolled his eyes muttering about him being lovesick. Before she made it to the counter, he muttered to Sanji, “You’ll be of no use now, I’ll cover you.”

Although rude, Sanji appreciated it and he’d make sure to bring him in something the next time they worked together.

Him and Nami fell into their usual routine as he made her coffee and stood off to the side after he’d passed it to her. He didn’t bother telling her it was on the house anymore.

“Christmas break is coming up; do you have any plans?”

“My last class is in a few days and then I’m going home until classes start again in January to be with my family,” she explained. She’d come in earlier in the week gushing about how she’d passed her final exam and he grinned at the weight that’d lifted off her shoulders. “What about you?”

“I’ll be working through the break here and probably helping Zeff at the restaurant when he’s not being stubborn.”

He’d miss her coming into the café whilst she was gone but this was his chance, he should ask her now. If she said yes, the two-week gap would kill him but if she said no, hopefully any awkwardness would be gone after two weeks and they could pretend nothing had happened afterwards. Because as disappointed as he would be, he’d still want to be her friend.

He could do it; he could do it. He was trying to mentally prep himself. Maybe we can keep in touch whilst you’re aware? It was smooth and he could recover if she said no.

It was a great plan but unfortunately, what came out instead was-

“So, whilst you’re here, I was just wondering-” He couldn’t do it, he faltered when he caught her expectant face looking back at him waiting for him to continue- “if you have any plans for whilst you’re home?” His shoulders sagged in defeat.

Usopp snorted from behind him, which was even worse because he’d heard too. He was never going to hear that end of that.

He wanted to hang his head, what a loser. It was so easy in his head but when actually looking at her, he was tongue tied.

“Are you ever going to ask me out?” Her tone was caught between impatient and amused.

His throat went dry and all he could do was gape as he was caught of guard. It was the last thing he’d expected to come out of her mouth. She’d said it so matter of fact and calmly. Even now she was looking at him like she’d asked him about the weather

“Uh- Sanji, sorry to interrupt, but we need cups.”

He turned to glare at Usopp, if he thought this was a funny thing to do- except the shop was now looking considerably busier and there were only two cups left. Shit. Of course this would happen, of course it would!

He turned to face Nami and he could feel his mouth moving yet no words were actually coming out.

She frowned, confidence wavering for a second. “Or have I got the wrong idea here?”

“Yes!”

Idiot, he’d just answered the wrong question. Her face was unreadable now and he had to move quickly because he was about to mess up the best thing that’d ever happened to him.

“No!”

Great, now she looked confused and he couldn’t say anything more than one syllable words.

“Sanji!” Usopp called, exasperated and down to one cup left.

He finally managed to get his mouth to work as he replied to Usopp, “I’m going, two seconds.”

He then turned to Nami who was looking at him cautiously and the words fell out, “No, you haven’t got the wrong idea and yes, I’ve wanted to ask you out since the first time I met you,” any plans for a romantic confession were out the window, he was apparently doing it here, “but I didn’t want to do it like this-”

“For the love of, Sanji!”

“Just, wait here- don’t move, I’ll be right back!”

Shitty cups and shitty timing, he cursed to himself as he kicked the door open to the storage cupboard. Arms loaded with paper cups, there would be no reason to distract him now, he made his way to the front to dump the cups but he couldn’t stop himself for scouring the shop for orange hair.

Hair that wasn’t anywhere in sight.

He tried to swallow down his disappointment, he thought that conversation was going somewhere else. Maybe she just didn’t want him getting his hopes up.  

Just as he was about to put the fresh cups down, he saw a cup where Nami had been standing only minutes ago and his heart was threatening to beat out of his chest when he saw writing on it.

Coffee?

07700 900 4960

X

There was a pink kiss mark below her writing.

He swooned.

“Sanji, the cups!”

Usopp did not.

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You can join our sanami discord here, the more the merrier!

As for Luffy working at the coffee shop, don’t you think there’s always someone that can’t really do their job properly but they’re such as personality that everyone loves them regardless?

As always, please excuse any errors.

Thanks for reading. 

[thechanelmuse]

My Book Review

As a person who was enrolled in a sonic arts program and obtained a BFA in Music and Audio Production well over 10 years ago, I made sure to grab a knife and fork before I dived into This Is What It Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You. This is right up my musical, analytical alley. 

Susan Rogers, who was Prince's sound engineer and currently teaches at Berklee College of Music, delivers a unique approach into the science and soul of music that creates an interactive experience for readers to understand their musical appetite and discover which listener profile — authenticity, realism, novelty, melody, lyrics, rhythm, or timbre — is their "sweet spot." 

"We each seek out different sorts of experiences and emotional rewards from our musical encounters. Some listeners favor songs that evoke sweet nostalgia, while others crave a groove that matches their inner rhythm. Some listeners prefer to let their imaginations wander freely when they enjoy their favorite records, while others visualize specific scenes evoked by a song's lyrics. Some listeners covet innovative sound design, while for others it's all about that bass."

I already knew where I landed — the timbre profile — well before I began reading, but it's a treat to go through the process in the shoe's as an alternative profile before you find your Goldilocks group. This book doesn't drag down a daunting path when it comes to any technological or neuroscience aspect. From the average listener to a producer, it's straightforward for music enthusiasts at every level.

SN: My listener profile is pretty obvious for those who’ve been following my page for some time. I’m always bringing up timbre — the colors (rich, warm, smoky, velvety, ethereal, silky, etc) of tones produced from musical instruments or vocal quality of singers that’s enthralling enough to make me close my eyes and ensue chills as I’m pulled in the zone. Chile, I be gliding. 

[ippnoida]

South Zone finale of Print Olympiad

“Stay updated with the emerging technologies of the world such as artificial intelligence and data science,” S N Venkataraman, chief executive - ITC Packaging & Printing Business advised printing students. Venkataraman was the chief guest during the South Zone finale of the sixth edition of Print Olympiad held at the College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University.

He encouraged the students to devise inventive strategies aimed at enhancing productivity by integrating these cutting-edge technologies into the workplace. He emphasized that leveraging these technologies could streamline workflow processes, minimizing routine tasks and empowering engineers and designers to prioritize innovation and validation.

The South Zone finale of the sixth edition of the Print Olympiad is organized by the Offset Printers’ Association at the College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai with the support of Arasan Ganesan Polytechnic College, Sivakasi.

Students and faculty from the College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Institute of Printing Technology, Chennai and Salesian Institute of Graphic and Arts, Chennai joined the event, eager to find out the winner of South Zone. Welcoming the audience Prof K Senthil Vadivu, head of the department of Printing and Packaging Technology, CEG, Anna University said it is an honour for the department to be part of the Print Olympiad, the only competition of its kind anywhere in the world.

Earlier, Prof Kamal Chopra, the project chairman, articulating its core objectives, emphasized that the Print Olympiad not only stands as India's premier talent hunt in the printing realm but also boasts the distinction of being unparalleled globally. He highlighted that the competition's primary objective extends beyond selecting a winner; rather, it aims to inspire students of printing and packaging technology to broaden their learning beyond the confines of textbooks.

This competition is made possible through collaborative partnerships with leading universities and printing institutions across the nation, solidifying its reputation as a trailblazer in the industry, inspiring innovation, and fostering excellence. Chopra presented a gold-plated ‘Proud to be a Printer’ pin to R Rashmitha, a third-year UG student of CEG for her initiative in assuming the role of photographer, single-handedly, for the event.

The guest of honor, Mohan Kumar, CEO of Prakash Flexibles, underscored the significance of remaining abreast and adaptable in today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. His words resonated deeply with the audience, inspiring them to embrace innovation and agility as guiding principles in an era defined by rapid transformation.

Provided a comprehensive overview, M Nandakumar coordinator South Zone, said, Initially the preliminary round of the Print Olympiad for the students studying in the printing institutions of South India (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry) was held at virtual platform to select top five students of the region through MCQ test.

He congratulated Sreesankar E from Govt Polytechnic College, Palakkad, Shoranur, B Madhumitha, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Sc & Higher Edu. for Women, Coimbatore, Janis D and Praveen Kumar M S both from the Anna University, Chennai on being eligible for the South Zone Finale. Chief guest SN Venkataraman, along with the guest of honor S Mohan Kumar, presented certificates to these top five print students. Additionally, participation certificates were distributed to the first-round participants.

The South Zone Finale unfolded with an oral round, where students were presented with topics selected by the judges and tasked with delivering presentations within a designated time frame. The event commenced with the announcement of five diverse topics, granting participants the flexibility to select one according to their preference. Each student was then allocated a preparatory period, after which they were expected to deliver a speech lasting between five to seven minutes on their chosen subject.

Following the presentations, a question-and-answer session ensued, complemented by an audience poll to determine the winner based on predefined criteria. After the oral competition, judges shared their insights, commending all participants for their active involvement and offering encouragement for their future endeavors.

The members of the five-member jury were K Vipinendran, Associate professor Printing, Anna University, K Senthil Vadivu, Prof and head of printing at Anna University, D. Bhuvanesswari, deputy works manager, printing and stationery, government of Tamil Nadu, B Kumar, former professor of Anna University, and G N Visvakumar, Rajams Digital Offset Prints.

MS Praveen Kumar from College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, was declared as the winner and was presented with a certificate and honored with the title of 'Top Print Student South Zone', thereby securing his eligibility to participate in the National Finale. In his address, Praveen expressed heartfelt gratitude to OPA, acknowledging their unwavering dedication. Describing the experience as truly remarkable, he underscored the wealth of knowledge gained throughout the process.

He extended appreciation to OPA for instituting the Print Olympiad, recognizing its invaluable role in providing participants with a substantial platform to showcase their talents and enhance their confidence. Praveen also advocated for the organization of more competitions akin to the Print Olympiad, proposing the inclusion of events like hackathons. Praveen said, “The Print Olympiad is helpful to express my views and learn so many things about our printing and packaging technology. Similarly, many more contests should be conducted to improve our thinking and knowledge.”

In his concluding remarks, Ashwani Gupta, co-chairman of the Print Olympiad project, expressed deep gratitude for the invaluable support of CEG, Anna University, towards this noble endeavor.

[kskchiba]

I studied abroad in the UK and the US throughout kindergarten, middle school, and high school. During high school, I lived in San Francisco where I worked part-time in a ramen shop and a paint store while also playing guitar in a band. Afterward, I briefly attended a music college in Boston but chose to leave and return to Japan. Upon returning, I spent three years in sales at a medical equipment manufacturer and another three years in sales, web development, and advertising at an IT startup. I achieved the highest national sales at the medical equipment manufacturer and increased the revenue of a job recruitment site managed by the IT startup by approximately five times in one year, building a solid track record in sales, IT, and marketing while establishing trust with many clients. In 2010, I founded 'KSK Partners Co.,' an IT consulting firm, offering website creation, SEO, and web marketing to numerous companies and starting a recruitment advertising agency upon client requests. Using my musical experience from my teens and twenties, I later acquired a second-hand dealer license and launched 'KSK Instruments,' a specialized online store for used guitars. Thanks to SEO, the site ranked first on search engines like Google and Yahoo for "used guitar sales." Despite its success, I predicted a shift towards peer-to-peer sales with the advent of Mercari in 2017 and sold the business for 5 million yen, experiencing my first business sale. I then developed and sold several more sites. In the same year, I started offering services like job site development and marketing that enable companies to easily acquire talent. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I managed to adapt by planning and operating new 'online events,' tailoring our services to the global situation. My company has grown into one that can navigate any situation with creativity and execution. We strive to make Japan a better nation, traveling across the country. Please contact me via various SNS: Website: https://kskchiba.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kskchiba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kskchiba YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ksk537 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@369privatestudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kskchiba/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kskchiba Medium: https://medium.com/@kskchiba Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kskchiba_jp Note: https://note.com/kskchiba/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/kskchiba/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/kskchiba

[wiseedition]

SNS College Of Technology Starts Industry Institute Partnership Cell To Increase The Quality Of Engineers And Cover The Gap Between The Institutions And Industries

In the year 2002, the students who dreamt of becoming engineers could do so with the establishment of SNS College of Technology in that year. The institution is one among 7 autonomous institutions in Coimbatore and has been accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC. The SNS College of Technology and the SNS College of Engineering share a twin campus which is built on 23 acres of land. Dr. S N Subbramanian MTech., Ph.D., MBA., M.Phil., Ph.D., is the honorary Chairman of SNS Group of Institutions. Dr. S Rajalakshmi, B.Sc., M.B.B.S., D.G.O. is the Managing trustee and correspondent of the colleges and SNS College MD  Dr. S Nalin Vimal Kumar, B.E, M.S, Ph.D., and their other institutions.

CONTACT US : The Director, Centre for Learning and Teaching SNS GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS 536, Thudiyalur - Saravanampatti Road, Chinnavedampatti(Post), Coimbatore - 641029 Phone : +91-0422-2666264; 0422-6465201 Mobile : +91-9789441919 E-Mail : director.clt.sns@gmail.com

As SNS College of Technology has gained Autonomy, the management has ensured that each department is attached to one or more industries. Experts from these industries are asked to glance through the syllabi and make any changes necessary. The reason to do so is to reduce the gap between what is taught in class and what goes on in the industries. The experts also train the faculty members in any specialized change of topics. The institute works on a trained trainer model with the industry experts and therefore the faculty members gain the required knowledge and skills to teach the students from the expertise. The management has ensured that for both the campuses at least one or two guest lecturers per subject are conducted in a semester.

The student activity center at SNS College of Technology provides a range of facilities such as a swimming pool, music theatre and separate well equipped gyms for boys and girls. An entertainment complex has been setup where students can play bowling and billiards. SNS College of Technology and SNS College of Engineering also share a playground where students can play a variety of games. The college also has research labs which helps the faculty members and students advance their interests in the field which includes the cloud lab, mobile apps lab, power systems labs etc. In the library for students, SNS College of Technology has acquired about 40,000 volumes of books as they keep updating their curriculum.

An Industry Institute Partnership Cell has been started by the institute in order to increase the quality of engineers graduating from the institute and cover the gap between the institutions and industries. With more than 85 MoUs signed with these industry experts and their companies, the institute utilizes the opportunities to take the students on industry visits. The industry experts also guide the students through the implant training and guide them with their projects. Many students who do their projects with the companies get converted into employees.