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Someplace Like Home

Title: Someplace Like Home

Pairing: Nomad!Steve Rogers x Reader

Word Count: 8.3k

Warnings: Canonical violence, minor injuries, minor blood, non-descriptive mentions of hospitals, mild language

Summary: Y/N owns a hostel in Croatia. When the very handsome Grant comes to work for her, she falls hard and fast for the new handyman.

A/N: This story takes place between Civil War and Infinity War, when Steve is on the run. There are a handful Croatian phrases/words used, which are translated at the end of this fic. Don’t ask me why all my Steve stories suddenly have foreign languages in them. As always, thanks for reading and supporting my writing in all the ways you do. Enjoy!

Dividers are by @firefly-graphics

Your morning starts off slow, like it always does, and after the handful of guests have finished breakfast and left to spend the rest of the day at the beach or in the mountains, you settle yourself behind the front counter and pull out your laptop. The dirty dishes can wait until later—Ana will be here in an hour, and she prefers doing the dishes over going over the books, so you have an unspoken deal that you’ll do the bookkeeping if she cleans up after meals.

You’re just opening up the software on your laptop when the front door opens. The bell above it jingles as a man steps in, bringing with him a warm gust of air. June has been unseasonably cool, but today is the warmest it’s been in weeks. You’ve kept most of the windows open all morning, even though it was still a bit chilly.

“Dobro jutro,” you greet. You carefully shift the laptop off to the side a few inches, being careful not to mess up the carefully arranged papers you’ve sorted out on the counter.

“Kako vam mogu pomoći?”

The man has a gray hiking backpack slung over his shoulder. He’s tall and blond, a dark blond that looks golden in the light from the outside but brown in the shadows. His thick beard and mustache are well-trimmed. You automatically open up the leatherbound reservation book and reach underneath the counter for a key. 

“Dobro jutro. Uh, govorite li engleski?” asks the man. He smiles politely, and you smile back, nodding.

“Of course,” you answer. “How can I help you?”

His eyes move to the pen in your hand, already poised over the next open spot in the reservation book. “I’m not here for a room. I’m here about the opening for a handyman.”

Surprised, you close the book again and tuck it back under the counter where it belongs, along with the key you’d grabbed. No one has come about the open position since you’d posted it months ago in the local cafe. Not even a sign outside the hostel has helped.

“In that case, my name’s Y/N. I’m the owner here.”

“Grant,” he replies, his hand already held out for you to shake.

You oblige with another smile. “It’s nice to meet you, Grant. Can I ask how you found out about the position? I don’t think I’ve ever seen you around town.”

He nods once. “I just moved here from Italy, and from Switzerland before that.”

“So you’re making your way through Europe, then?” you ask. You’re not entirely surprised—he looks rugged enough that he could handle a long backpacking trip or several months of solo travel, unlike some of the college students you normally have traipsing through your village.

“In a way,” he answers. “Truthfully, I’d like to settle down someplace, but it’s been a rough few years. I haven’t quite found the place that feels like home yet.”

Secretly, as you listen to him explain the various European cities in which he’s lived, you wish that he’ll come to feel at home here. Brdonik isn’t large enough to be on any maps, but it’s been your home for almost a decade now, and you can’t imagine a better place. The whole community bands together, and people look out for each other. There’s enough tourism from backpackers and small cruises that you’re not totally isolated, but you’re still far enough removed that your daily life isn’t saturated with commercialism and the big city nonsense you often hear about through your guests. You’d experienced it enough before coming to Croatia, and you don’t ever plan on going back to the life you’d had before you moved.

“To answer your question,”—Grant’s gentle continuation pulls you from your thoughts—“I saw a flier posted in the cafe down the street. I stopped there for lunch.”

“What did you order?” you ask. You prop an elbow up on the counter and level him with your gaze.

“Is that important?

“If you want this job it is. You can tell a lot about a person based on what they order at a restaurant.”

He smiles a little. “I got the turkey sandwich.”

You consider his choice for a moment before giving him a nod. “Simple, but respectable. A clear tourist choice, but I like it.”

“You can’t go wrong with a turkey sandwich,” he adds.

“It’s a classic!” You smile back at him and then come around the counter into the main part of the lobby. You grab your clipboard from its hook on the wall.

“Let me give you a tour,” you tell him. “I’ll point out some of the things that need fixing, and then you can tell me if you still think you’re a good fit.”

Grant agrees, and he walks beside you as you lead him through the hostel. You show him the currently unoccupied rooms, as well as the common areas, and you give him plenty of time to inspect the stalled projects and major fixes that he’d been in charge of. While he looks around, you watch him carefully. There’s something familiar about him, something you can’t quite put your finger on, but he doesn’t set off any alarm bells in your head like some of the previous candidates had. He’s respectful of the property and the few lingering guests you come across, and Grant is polite enough to open doors for you as you approach them. He speaks softly and clearly, and his sense of humor is well-timed. Somehow, despite his hulking frame and obvious strength, you feel safe around him.

Eventually, you lead him to your office. Grant takes the seat in front of your desk and you close the door behind him, then sit behind your desk and pull a pad of paper from the drawer. He’s almost too big for the chair you normally reserve for college-age backpackers looking for a few days of housekeeping work. He’s relaxed, though, and he rests both arms on the thin wooden armrests as you get out what you need. You sneak a glance at him as you sit upright again. His eyes move slowly and carefully over the framed photos and documents on the wall, taking in each one of them individually before he moves onto the next—your college diploma from NYU, a photo of you with your family the last time they came to visit, a certificate of operation from the local government. His backpack is leaning up against the front leg of the chair and his left leg, and you briefly wonder how he’s afforded to travel so much. The bag looks brand new, and high-tech, too. Is he a tech mogul of some kind? A grown-up trust fund kid? Did he steal it, or is he just really good with money?

“You’ll have to excuse me, I don’t have any questions prepared for you,” you tell him as you reach for a pen.

He nods and looks back at you. “You weren’t expecting me to walk in today, I understand.”

“Either way, I have to say that so far, I’m very impressed with you.” You glance up again and give him a polite smile, then look back down as you write his name and the date at the top of the page. “What did you say your last name was again?”

“Carter,” he says.

Nodding, you add that at the top and make your first bullet point.

“Grant Carter. Are you named after someone? That seems a pretty traditional name for a guy your age.” You immediately cringe at the question. “I’m sorry, that was inappropriate. You don’t have to answer that.”

Chuckling, Grant shakes his head. “No, it’s alright. My mother was a big fan of Ulysses S. Grant.”

“The 18th president?” you ask, grinning wide.

He nods and lets out another small laugh. “That’s the one.”

“He’s not normally up there on peoples’ lists of favorite presidents.”

“She had her reasons, I guess,” Grant shrugs.

You hum a little with a smile and look back down at your almost empty legal pad. You have a million questions that you want to ask, and more that you know you should, but you allow yourself to think for a moment before you look up again. Whatever you ask has to be the right mix of the two.

“You’ve lived in a lot of really impressive places,” you begin, and Grant nods in confirmation. “Why come here? There are plenty of larger cities with more job openings. Better paying job openings,” you add.

“You sell yourself short,” Grant easily replies. He sits forward a little, his elbows sliding closer to the ends of the armrests. “Your town is beautiful. It’s comfortable, and a bit secluded. I’m looking for something quieter.”

“A lot of people are, but we’re not often what they want in the long run. How long are you planning on staying?”

Grant stares at you for a long moment before he replies, “Until I’m needed elsewhere.”

You raise an eyebrow. “That’s a bit cryptic, so I hope you don’t mind if I ask for a clearer answer.”

“I plan on staying indefinitely, but if it changes, I promise you’ll be the first to know.”

Not quite satisfied with his answer, you still scribble down the response and make a second point on the next line down.

“Do you have handyman experience?”

Grant shakes his head. “But I’m a quick learner and I’m stronger than I look. Whatever I don’t already know how to do, I’ll pick it up quickly if I can get the information from someone or somewhere.”

I highly doubt you’re stronger than you look, you think, forcing yourself to look down at the paper and write, rather than at him. You already look pretty damn strong.

“Do you have a previous employer I can contact? Or references?”

“I can have that information to you by the end of the day.”

You nod and keep writing, and you don’t look up as you say, “We don’t typically provide housing for employees, as we’re a small enough village that commute isn’t an issue, but given that you’re new to town, I’m going to assume that you don’t have a place to stay yet.”

“No ma’am, I don’t.”

“I can get you set up in a room here, if that’s alright with you. I won’t expect you to work outside of normal business hours, except in an emergency, but that’s the same even if you lived off-property,” you tell him, looking up. You don’t lift your pen, and it’s a little satisfying to see that Grant looks mildly surprised. He doesn’t seem like the kind of person who could be surprised by anything.

“You’re hiring me?” he asks.

“Should I not?”

He quickly recovers and shakes his head, giving you a small smile. “I was just surprised that you’re not waiting until after you’ve seen my references.”

“Are you a horrible person?”

“I don’t think so, no.

“Are you a terrible employee?” you ask, putting your pen down on the desk.

“I’m loyal to a fault.”

“Should I be concerned about criminal activity?”

Grant laughs. “I’m a model citizen, though I did steal a piece of cake when I was a kid.”

“I’ll be sure to inform the local authorities,” you tease, grinning. You slide the notepad onto your desk and stand, holding out your hand for him to shake. Grant obliges. “You’re hired, Mr. Carter. If you’re ready, I’ll show you to your room so you can get settled in before your first day tomorrow.”

“I’d like that, thank you,” he replies.

“I won’t take the room out of your salary unless it prevents us from taking guests, but I don’t see that becoming an issue, except maybe in mid-July,” you tell him as you move around the desk to the door. “The handyman position pays 800 euros a month. You’ll be paid bi-weekly in check or cash, whichever your preference. We don’t have direct deposit here. If you need an account in town, there’s a bank down the road.”

“Cash is fine,” he says. He picks up his bag and swings it over his shoulder before following you back out into the hallway, then out to the lobby. You make a pit stop at the front desk to grab a key before heading up the main staircase.

The private, single person rooms on the third floor are a little older, and you briefly worry as you climb the stairs if the beds will be able to hold Grant’s weight. You don’t use them as often now that you’ve finished transforming the old hotel into a hostel. There’s a thin coating of dust on the handrail and you make a mental note to give this floor a thorough cleaning tomorrow while he’s occupied, that way you won’t be intruding. 

You lead Grant to the end of the hall, where the rooms are slightly larger and the windows overlook the ocean. While the view is great, most of your summer guests only fill the dorm-style rooms, so you’re fairly certain you won’t be missing out on any profit by giving him this room.

“Here we are,” you say, and you open the door before stepping aside so he can enter first.

Grant ducks through the doorway and flips the light switch, then looks around in silence. You wait in the hallway, holding your breath as he makes his inspection.

“This is nice,” he finally says, looking back at you. He drops his bag at the foot of the bed. “You’re sure it’s alright if I stay here?”

You wave one hand dismissively. “It’s fine.”

Your phone chimes in your back pocket and you pull it out, quickly reading the notification. It’s only mildly urgent, but you can feel Grant trying to look occupied as he waits for you to leave, so you look up and gesture back towards the stairs with your phone. 

“I’ve gotta take care of something, but you’re in luck. Every Thursday night we host a group dinner for the guests. The food is all cooked by a chef from a local restaurant in an attempt to promote the local cuisine, so you’re welcome to join us, or I can recommend some other restaurants in the area, if you want to explore a little bit more. We eat at seven.”

Nodding, Grant smiles and crosses the room to pull the key from where you’d left it in the lock. “I’ll see you at seven. It was nice to meet you, Y/N.”

“You too, Grant. Welcome aboard!” You smile once more, then turn and head back down the hall. His door closes as you reach the top of the stairs, and suddenly, you can’t wait for dinnertime.

You occupy yourself for the majority of the day by compiling a list of projects for Grant, as well as contacting the references he sends you using the email address on the hostel’s website. He gets glowing reviews from each and every person on the list, though they all seem a little confused when you first ask about him. 

Grant comes down to the first floor at five minutes to seven, and you’re just greeting the first small group of guests to arrive back from their excursions when he steps down from the bottom step. You glance over and give him a quick, acknowledging smile before turning back to the guests.

“Dobor dan! How was your time at the beach?” you ask. They reply politely in a mix of English and their own native language. You vaguely recognize it as French. You’re about to tell them in English about the dinner schedule, hoping that they’ll understand at least partially, but Grant begins talking in rapid-fire French before you even open your mouth.

It takes everything in you to keep your jaw from dropping straight through the floor. None of Grant’s references had mentioned he was bilingual, and neither did he. It feels like it should’ve been obvious, however, given that every single person he’d talked to had mentioned his incredible intelligence and ability to pick up skills quicker than anybody they knew.

Still, you watch in stunned silence from behind the front desk and Grant chatters with the guests. He leads them from the lobby and into the adjoining sitting area, where you hear them sit down and continue to talk. Someone laughs, and then Grant does, too. It’s a deep, mellow baritone, and you catch yourself grinning before you manage to stifle it.

When the next group of guests walk in, you guide them into the sitting room with the others. Grant catches your eye as you turn the corner, and when he smiles, you swear that your heart stutters in your chest.

He’s your employee, you chide yourself, and you turn your back on the group on the premise of prepping a plate of cookies for the coffee table.

“Dinner should be ready soon,” you say as you set the plate in the center of the group. Grant translates for you, first in French, and then in a language that sounds almost Spanish, but you know enough of that to know that it’s something different. All the guests nod in agreement.

You settle against one of the heavy wood bookshelves and watch quietly as Grant chats with the guests, switching fluidly between languages whenever he turns to a new person. It’s amazing, so you simply stay silent as you listen to the flurry of foreign words in the sitting room. You’ve never heard the pre-dinner conversation so lively. It brings a new warmth to the hostel, and you can’t help but smile as you watch the guests come alive, even though they’re exhausted.

“Dinner is ready!” Ana calls. She pokes her head in the door, and she smiles wide when she sees the guests talking excitedly. Every seat is taken. When she turns to look at you, you only grin.

“What’s going on?” she asks, stepping closer so she can lower her voice. “Who is that?”

You lean in, whispering, “His name is Grant. He’s the new handyman, and apparently, he speaks multiple languages.”

“Apparently?”

“I didn’t know when I hired him! This,” you gesture with one hand towards the circle of guests, who have started to rise now that Grant has passed along the message about dinner, “was a surprise to me, too. He just started talking to them on his own. I didn’t ask him to do anything.”

Ana raises her eyebrows, giving you a meaningful look. Before you can scold her for trying to meddle in your love life, she slips away and Grant appears at your side.

“Who is that?” he asks.

Goosebumps erupt on your arms at the sound of his deep voice so close to your ear. He’s leaned down so you can hear him clearly, and though he’s not quite in your space, he’s still close enough that you can feel the warmth radiating from him. It should feel stifling in the early summer heat, but it’s comforting, and you turn towards him with a bright smile.

“Ana. She’s the manager when I’m not here. I’ll introduce you later. How come you never told me you spoke all those languages?” you ask.

Grant just smiles back at you. “You never asked.”

“I’ll make sure to add that to my list of questions for the next time I have to hire someone.” You gesture at the line of guests filtering through the doorway to the hostel’s dining room. “We should eat. Most of the guests have spent all day hiking or at the beach, and they’ll be hungry. Our local chefs are all amazing, so the food always goes quickly.”

“What’s on the menu?” Grant asks. He starts to walk and you fall into step beside him, noting how he angles himself sideways and stoops through the doorway so that you’re not squashed into the doorframe. It’s a miracle he doesn’t hit his head on any of the lowered ceilings or hanging decor in the building.

I’ll have to warn him about the lights in the rooms on the second floor, you note.

“Punjene paprike. Stuffed peppers,” you translate. You pause and watch as the guests choose their seats, silently making sure there are enough chairs. When it’s clear you’ve done the math correctly, you look over at Grant. “How many languages do you speak?”

He shrugs and surveys the long table filled with food. People are already piling their plates high and chattering with their friends and family, and the room is filled with amicable noise. The sun coming in from the windows is golden. The windows face south, which is one of the many reasons why you’d first purchased the building. It needs a lot of work, and it always has, but the view of the ocean from the dining room windows, along with the way the sun illuminates the whole room, helps make all the work worth it.

“This place is beautiful,” says Grant, quietly. “You’ve done well.”

You look over at him, surprised at the praise. It warms you from the inside out, and you smile when he meets your eyes. “Thank you. I’ve worked hard.”

He nods, and after a moment, he gestures towards the table. There are two empty seats beside each other, near the far end of the room. Ana has taken the seat across from them and she’s already begun to eat.

You follow Grant across the dining room, and you try not to act surprised when he pulls out the chair and helps you sit before taking the spot beside yours. Ana catches your eye as you reach for a dish, but you look away. You can’t risk having her embarrass you in front of the guests.

Or Grant, the cheeky little voice in your brain adds, but you quickly push the thought to the far reaches of your brain. Showing your hand—and your burgeoning feelings for Grant—right now is something you need even less.

“So, you’re from New York?” he asks.

You look up from where you’re pulling a napkin into your lap. “What?”

“Your degree. It’s from NYU, so I’m assuming that you’re from the States.”

Nodding, you allow him to serve one of the peppers onto your plate, and you heap an extra serving of rice onto the side of your plate before handing him the bowl. You don’t want to assume he likes anything, especially since he ordered one of the most American things on the menu at the cafe.

“I am. I grew up in Manhattan, and I decided to stay there for college. Once I got my degree in hospitality, I decided it was time I see more of the world,” you tell him. 

“Why Croatia?” Grant asks.

You shrug and pick up your fork. “Honestly? I don’t know why. I didn’t even mean to come here. I ended up on the wrong train and decided to stick it out. I figured it would be a fun experience either way, but I fell in love with it here. On my second day here, I saw that this building was up for sale and I had just enough money in my savings to buy it. It was a big risk, but I think that it was worth it.”

He looks around the room, listening to the conversations for a few moments before he smiles. “I think so, too.”

“Where are you from?” you ask. “You’re clearly American.”

Grant laughs at that, nodding. “I grew up in Brooklyn. When I was old enough, I served in the army for a few years, and since then I’ve just been… traveling.”

The army thing makes sense, and you file that information away for later. The two of you start to eat, exchanging a few more words throughout the meal. Grant offers to help Ana with the dishes. She’s giddy at the proposal, so you let them head into the kitchen as you help guests arrange their plans for the next day. You find yourself straining to listen for the sound of his voice during the quiet moments, however, but by the time the dishes are finished, Grant tells you that he’s exhausted and he wants to get a good night’s rest before his first day on the job. You wish him goodnight from the front desk, then wait for Ana to appear and barrage you with a million questions about the new handyman.

You learn quickly that there’s even more to Grant than meets the eye. He’d been telling the truth in his interview—he’s deceptively strong, and he really does learn quicker than anyone you’ve ever met. His Croatian improves leaps and bounds in the first few months at the hostel. By the end of the summer, he’s practically fluent, even if he does bumble through some of the more complicated phrases with a faint blush on his cheeks.

The longstanding projects for the hostel are all completed by the end of August, leaving you scrambling to keep Grant busy. When you can’t find anything to do, however, he busies himself by exploring the far reaches of the island, speaking with the guests in a myriad of languages, and keeping you company in the lobby or in your office. His presence, which had once seemed much too large for the old brick building, has settled. He seems at home in the armchair you buy for the corner of your office, and he’s become a fixture in the doorway of the lobby, where he likes to stand and watch traffic pass by.

It’s on one of the hottest days of the year that you first get a glimpse behind Grant’s ever-friendly facade. You’re behind the desk, going through the reservations for the upcoming week, when there’s a shout from outside. The front door to the hostel is propped open in an attempt to let in a breeze, and Grant has taken up residence in his normal spot. You’ve only just processed the shout when there’s an explosion. The floor beneath you shakes and shudders, and you grip the edge of the desk in an attempt to keep upright.

Grant whirls around and fixes his eyes on you. He’s scanning you, up and down, searching for any sign of injury.

“Are you okay?” he asks. You nod, swallowing thickly, and peer over his shoulder. There’s no sign of what’s happened outside, but you can hear screaming and shouting. There’s a gunshot and you flinch.

“Stay here, and stay hidden,” says Grant, and you know in an instant that it’s an order. “Stay quiet and don’t let anyone in. Okay?”

Nodding again, you drop to a crouch, then curl up on the floor with your back against the desk. You clutch your phone in one hand and listen as Grant closes, then locks the door. When he doesn’t appear behind the desk, you crawl over to the side and look out into the small lobby. He’s gone.

Your arms shake beneath you and you have to fall back against the desk for support before you fall flat on your face. Squeezing your eyes shut, you listen to the commotion outside. There are no more explosions, but you hear more screams and shouts, followed by a crash and gunshots. Your heart pounds in your chest as the noise gets closer and closer. You know that Grant was in the army, so he must have military training, but the thought of him outside—the thought of him in danger—makes you want to puke.

There’s a thud against the front door and you flinch. Your body tenses and you curl up in the fetal position, trying to maintain your breathing. It doesn’t work, however, and when there’s another bang, you scream.

“Molim! Molim, let me in!”

You look around the edge of the desk again. It’s a woman on the other side, and the desperation in her voice propels you to your feet and into the lobby without a second thought. You twist the lock and yank open the door.

A slim woman dressed entirely in black grins at you. Her eyes are a shocking shade of electric blue and her teeth are bright white—a stark contrast against the mask that hides the rest of her features.

“Sorry, dragi,” she says, and you gasp when she reveals the gun in her left hand. With the other, she reaches out and grabs you. “You’re coming with me.”

“No!” You fight against the woman’s grip, and when you lift your eyes to search for help from someone else, you can’t believe what you’re seeing.

Grant is lifting a car off someone. He lifts the car and tosses it aside with a heave and a grunt, and then he’s fighting someone hand-to-hand. The man in black is clearly trained because he gets in a few hits, but Grant never stays down for long. He’s slowly forcing the man back down the street, towards the beach, instead of towards the line of shops that’s on the other side of the hostel.

There’s a blast as another explosive goes off, this time in a restaurant diagonal from your front door. Stone and rubble flies in every direction. The street is empty of people, thankfully, except for the people Grant is fighting. Somewhere down the street, a car alarm is going off, and the light from the harsh midday sun is almost blinding. Your ears are ringing from the blast and the alarm. You think you scream at some point, but you’re not sure.

The man that Grant has been fighting has been thrown back by the blast, but Grant is still standing, as if he’s anchored onto the pavement. There’s a metal car door in his hand. He’s gripping onto a piece of the leather interior, and the red painted finish on the outside has been battered by the flying debris. His chest heaves as he tries to catch his breath.

The woman drags you out of the hostel and onto the street. She wraps her arm around your shoulders and places the gun against the side of your head. You stop struggling then, and your breath catches in your throat as your heart begins to pound even harder. Your vision is going blurry along the edges, but not enough to miss the way Grant’s jaw clenches when he catches sight of you.

“Captain Rogers!” the woman shouts.

He throws a second man off of him and turns fully towards you and the woman. “Let her go!”

In your ear, the woman chuckles. It’s low and dark, and full of malice, and you shiver. You close your eyes and pray that it’s all just a bad dream.

“Not until you come with us,” the woman replies.

“Leave her and the others out of this.”

When you open your eyes, Grant is looking past you at the woman. The light reflects in his deep blue eyes, and it’s then that you realize what he’s been hiding from you.

How did I miss it before?

“Steve Rogers,” you choke.

He looks at you again. “Y/N…”

“You’re Steve Rogers.”

There’s a pause as he watches you with clear regret, and then the woman laughs, shocking you out of your revelation.

“How precious!” she exclaims. “Your little boss had no clue who you were?”

“Let. Her. Go.” Steve takes a step forward and the woman’s grip on you tightens. You can’t stop the whimper that escapes you when she pushes the gun harder against your head, making you crane your neck to one side.

Two new men in black come up behind Steve. He turns his head slightly, listening to their approach, but he doesn’t move. You can tell that he’s calculating what to do next.

There’s a moment of clarity as you watch them launch themselves at him. Steve fights like he was born for it—and maybe he was, you rationalize—and as he easily overcomes them both, you have a revelation that’s nothing short of a rock at the pit of your stomach.

Steve has to get out of this alive. So many people count on him, and they always have. Though you know that there are a lot of people all over the world who consider him a criminal, you also know that there are a lot of people just like you that think Steve deserves a place of honor for all that he’s done and all the sacrifices he’s made.

The safety on the woman’s gun clicks off and Steve freezes. The two men take advantage of that, and they grab his arms, pulling them tightly behind his back and pushing him to his knees. He falls with a grunt. One of the men grabs a fistful of his hair and yanks his head back until he’s looking at you and the woman from his place on the ground. He doesn’t fight back.

“Steve,” you plead. “You have to fight. You can’t let them take you.”

“I’m not leaving you,” he replies. He shifts his gaze to the woman without moving his head. “If I go with you, you’ll let her go?”

“You have my word.”

Heat swells in your eyes and you know that you’re about to cry. “No! Don’t trust her, Steve! You can’t believe her!”

The woman jostles you and you close your eyes on instinct. A tear slips down your cheek.

“Shut up,” she growls. 

You swallow thickly. At your sides, your hands and fingers have gone numb, and your legs are barely holding you upright. 

“Alright,” Steve agrees. “I’ll go with you.”

A sob bursts through and the woman releases you. She practically throws you to the ground, and you have just enough time to get your arms out in front of you before you hit the road. Pain shoots up both limbs and the pavement digs into your forearms. From where you lay, you watch the men pull Steve to his feet. He moves with them and doesn’t fight back as they drag him to a black cargo van on the perimeter of the blast zone.

“Steve!” you scream. Your voice breaks and your throat feels raw as you push yourself up and stumble in their direction. The movement sends pins and needles into your hands and feet, but you do it anyway. Your limbs feel completely out of your control as you attempt to go after them.

Steve looks back at you. He’s too far now for you to make out his expression, but you can see that he’s trying to tell you something. The man on his right shoves his shoulder and he’s forced into the van. 

“Let him go! Steve!” You start to sprint, running after the van as the back door slides shut and the woman, who climbed into the driver’s seat while you were getting to your feet, begins to navigate it through the rubble from the explosions. The tinted windows keep you from seeing Steve inside and your mind immediately goes to the worst.

“Someone help me! Stop that van!”

You run until you physically can’t. The van is long gone, and when you collapse onto the street, a crowd gathers around you. People are murmuring and asking you questions. There are too many hands, too many faces, even if many of them are familiar. Your vision swims as you’re rolled onto your back. The summer sun beats down on you harder, and you try to focus, but all you can manage is a mumble of Steve’s name before you lose consciousness on the pavement.

When you wake, the soft beeping noise is enough to tell you that you’re in a hospital. You open your eyes, expecting to be greeted by white walls and bedding, and maybe a wall of cabinets with a sink. Instead, there’s a slanted wall of glass windows, each separated by a pillar of concrete. Thin, almost invisible computer screens with golden text are scattered around your room, each displaying charts, figures, and data in a language you can’t read. Some are embedded into the walls on either side of the bed, while others float above white counters that look more like control panels for a spaceship. There are scans of someone’s body and brain—your brain, you realize after a long moment—that spin in circles on the floating screens.

A hiss makes you flinch, and you quickly look away from the brain scan to where a young, dark-skinned girl is walking in through a set of sliding glass doors you hadn’t seen before. Her white, high-necked sheath dress looks nothing like hospital attire, especially since it’s sleeveless and only has mesh to cover her shoulders and a few inches below her knees, but she’s holding a tablet and looks so serious that you wonder if maybe she’s not a regular doctor. After all, this doesn’t seem like a normal hospital. Where are you? Did the men in black come back to get you, too?

“Y/N, it’s good to see you awake. How are you feeling?” she asks.

Her accent is jarring, and you blink. When you go to speak, you have to lick your lips a few times. They’re dry, and your mouth feels so much like sandpaper that for a moment you don’t think you’ll actually be able to say anything at all.

“Where am I?” you finally ask in return. “Who are you?”

She smiles briefly and checks something on her tablet, then glances over at one of the floating screens off to the side. Seemingly satisfied, she locks the device and sets it aside.

“My name is Shuri. You’re in Wakanda. You will be safe here.”

You frown. “Wakanda?” None of the hospitals even remotely close to the hostel hold that name, not even in passing, but it sounds familiar.

“Yes. We’re friends of Captain Rogers. When we heard about his capture, and how you were involved, we brought you here.”

Tears burn hot in your eyes as the memories from the street outside the hostel come flooding back all at once. How long have you been in the hospital? Who’s looking for Steve?

“We have located him already,” she continues, and you inhale sharply, shifting in the bed as you reach up to wipe your face. “And the Dora Milaje has been sent to retrieve him.”

“The what?” you ask. Your voice shakes and you swallow hard in an attempt to steady yourself.

Shuri smiles again. “The Dora Milaje. They are our special forces here in Wakanda. Let me ask again, how are you feeling?”

You move in the bed a little bit more, testing your limbs for stiffness or pain. Surprisingly, there’s very little. “I’m… I’m okay, I think. Confused, mostly. Thirsty.” Your stomach growls, so you quickly add, “Hungry.”

She laughs and nods, then picks up her tablet. Shuri taps a few times before glancing down at something through the slanted windows. 

“Someone will bring you food shortly. I’ll also have someone come change the bandages on your hands and wrists. Your injuries are healing nicely. You should still rest a while longer, but I will make sure you’re notified when Captain Rogers has been safely returned.”

Nodding, you sit back against the pillows, but you quickly sit up again with a gasp. “The hostel! Ana!”

“We’ve sent someone to assist Miss Mitrovich in your absence,” Shuri soothes. She steps closer to the bed and you lie back as she approaches. “There were very few repairs that needed to be done to your building, but they are taken care of, and all your guests are safe. I have already dispatched a team of Wakandan specialists to help with the rebuild of Brdonik. We are also installing a security system in your building.”

You sigh in relief and close your eyes, swallowing against the dryness again. You lay in silence, listening to Shuri as she moves around the room and mutters to herself. When you finally open your eyes again, it’s because she’s greeting someone as the sliding glass doors hiss open for a second time.

“Grant,” you murmur, and he gives you a weak smile from just inside the doorway. You correct yourself, shaking your head. “Steve.”

“Grant is my middle name,” he quietly explains. “And Carter…”

“Agent Carter,” you finish. “I see the connection now.”

While waiting for your food, you’ve slowly been piecing together the different parts of Steve’s life that you knew, trying to get the full picture. You’ve known him personally as Grant, the quiet man from Brooklyn that is good with his hands, always knows exactly what to say when you’re in a bad mood, and is a hit with every guest that crosses your threshold. On the other hand, you also know him as Steve, the All-American super-soldier that’s plastered across every history textbook you’ve ever been given. He’s also the super-soldier that you’ve watched on the news, listening to reporter after reporter praise him like he’s a god, then publicly curse and shame him on their next breath.

Shuri quietly excuses herself. You stare at Steve as she leaves through the sliding doors behind him. There’s a cut above his right eyebrow, and blood caked in his beard, right below a nasty split in his lower lip. He’s standing lopsided, like he’s keeping the weight off his right foot, and he looks like he could use a shower and a long nap.

“Are you okay?” you ask.

He nods again. “I’m sorry.”

“For what?”

“For dragging you into this,” Steve answers. He sighs. “For getting you hurt. For putting you in danger.”

You shake your head and sit up a little more in the bed, allowing the pillows to prop you upright. “None of this is your fault.”

“It is, and—”

“And nothing,” you interrupt. You give him a stern look and he presses his lips together with a wince. “You didn’t know that there was any danger. If you had, wouldn’t you have left?”

After a second, Steve nods, and you continue,

“And if you’d been able to stop it from happening, you would’ve, right?”

Another nod and you smooth the surprisingly soft hospital blanket over your legs.

“Then it’s not really your fault, Grant. Steve,” you correct again, more firmly this time. You’re still coming to terms with the fact that he’s not 100% who he said he was.

“But you still got hurt. I still put you in danger just by being there. I shouldn’t have stayed as long as I did. I got too comfortable, and too close, and I was careless.”

You purse your lips and watch him for several moments. Steve stays still under your inspection, waiting for you to say something.

Finally, you tell him, “I don’t regret what happened, and if I had the chance to go back in time and change things, I wouldn’t. I’m not in mortal danger, and you’re safe again. The hostel is being taken care of. None of the guests got hurt. Tourism might be down for a couple months but…” You shrug. “It’s the end of the busiest season anyway, and I have enough savings that I’m not going to worry.”

Steve shakes his head at you, then turns to look at the screens. He doesn’t seem to be actually reading them, but he puts his hands on his hips as he stares at a spinning scan of your hand and wrist.

“Do you regret it?” you ask.

He turns back. He’s silent for a few seconds as he watches you fidget with the hem of the blanket in your lap. “No,” Steve finally replies. “I don’t.”

“Me neither.”

When he doesn’t move, you swing your legs over the edge of the bed. You’re not dressed in a normal hospital gown—someone has put you in leggings and a tunic of some kind—but you still shiver when your bare feet touch the floor.

“Y/N—” Steve limps towards you, holding both hands out to steady you if you lose your balance. You don’t, and he stops a few feet away.

“I don’t regret any of it, Steve,” you say. You start to close the distance between the two of you even more. “Not a single minute.”

“Volim te,” Steve murmurs.

You freeze, now within arm’s reach. “What?”

“Volim te.”

Your brain is working a mile a minute to catch up with what he’s said. Steve shifts in place, wincing as he transfers the weight to his injured leg. 

“You should get that checked out,” you quietly tell him, glancing down at his leg.

He stares at you, as if he was expecting a different response. You know he was, but you’re suddenly so overwhelmed by everything that it’s the first thing out of your mouth. 

“I—” You close your eyes and shake your head, letting out a small self-conscious chuckle. “I’m sorry. I love you too, Steve. I do. I love you. I don’t— I don’t know why I said that. I guess I’m just worried—”

He cuts you off by stepping into your space and cupping your face with one hand. His fingers thread up into your hair and he tilts your head back so he can press his lips to yours. Your arms fall limp at your sides for a second, but then your brain catches up. You close your eyes and reach up to put one hand on the back of his neck. The other slides around his waist, pulling him closer as he kisses you.

Steve’s body is warm and though he winces with pain, then pulls away slightly to touch his fingers to his busted lip, neither one of you actually moves away from the other. You stay close enough to feel the heat from his breath on your skin.

“You need to eat,” he murmurs.

“And you need a doctor,” you reply.

He smiles a little, more just pressing his lips together than anything, and kisses your forehead. You close your eyes again when he lingers.

“Don’t go,” he says as you step away. 

You frown and crowd close again, and you place both hands on his chest. “Steve?”

“No. I mean, you should go now, but…” He struggles for a second, trying to find the words he wants to say, and you wait patiently. “What I meant was: Don’t go back to Croatia. Stay with me.”

“What about the hostel? What about Ana and the guests?”

“I’ve heard you say a thousand times that she could probably run the place on her own. Plus, it’s the end of the busiest season, and after everything that’s happened, tourism will probably be low. You said it yourself.” 

Steve reaches up to pull your hands off of him, but he holds them and rubs little circles over your knuckles with his thumbs. He watches you carefully, giving you his full attention. His eyes are deep and blue, and the crinkle between his eyebrows has disappeared completely now that he’s sure you’re okay.

“So, what? I’d stay here in Wakanda? What would I do?” you ask, frowning. “They don’t really have tourists here, do they? It’s not like they need a hostel.”

“No, but I need a partner.”

“Don’t you already have partners, Steve? What about the Falcon? Or Black Widow? Or even your friend that you told me about—James? Isn’t he a superhero, too?” 

Shaking his head, he answers, “That’s not the kind of partner I need, Y/N. I don’t need a partner to fight with. I need a partner that I can live with. Someone to make a home with.”

You stare at him for a second, allowing your brain to process what he’s just said, and then you give him a slow, sly smile. Inside, you’re giddy and jumping up and down, but all you do is pull your hands in a little more so he has to step closer to you.

“Steven Grant Rogers, are you asking me to move in with you?”

“I guess I am.” His ears are starting to turn a bright shade of pink, and it’s beginning to creep along his cheekbones as well, just above his beard. 

Steve’s still holding your hands captive, so you simply raise an eyebrow. “Do you have a place to live here in Wakanda? Or are we going to be staying here in my hospital room until you find one?”

He shrugs and grins back at you. “King T’Challa gave me an apartment.”

“The king gave you an apartment?” You pull your hands away and step back. You can’t hide your disbelief, though deep down, you figure it’s very likely that the king tried to give Steve more. He’s a hero, even if most of the world doesn’t believe it.

“The princess was just in here going over your medical information, and you’re shocked that he gave me an apartment?” Steve asks, a smirk on his face.

You gape at him even more. “You’re kidding. Steve, that was not—”

“Princess Shuri. She’s made most of the technology around here, and she oversees the recovery of important patients. Like you,” he adds.

“If I’d known—”

He leans in and kisses your forehead again. “You don’t need to bow or anything. They don’t do that here, though I’m sure she’d appreciate a thank you the next time you see her. Maybe compliment one of her inventions. T’Challa says she likes that.”

“The next time?” you hiss. “Steve—”

This time, he laughs at you. It’s a full-bodied laugh, unlike the sparse chuckles you’ve gotten out of him since his return, and you relax. You smile, too, a real smile that makes your cheeks ache as you press your burning face against his chest. Steve wraps his arms around you. His body shakes as he laughs, but he quickly settles down and kisses the top of your head.

“I’m glad you’re okay,” you tell him, not letting go. In fact, you hug him tighter around the waist with both arms.

“Me too. Come on, ljubavi. Let’s go home.”

Dobro jutro = Good morning

Kako vam mogu pomoći? = How can I help you?

Govorite li engleski? = Do you speak English?

Dobor dan = Good afternoon

Molim = Please

Dragi = Darling

Volim te = I love you

Ljubavi = Love/my love

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[campus-vibes]

🌟 Life at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka: A Journey Beyond Academics

🔗 Official Website: https://www.sab.ac.lk/

Nestled in the beautiful hill country of Belihuloya, the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL) is not just an institution for higher education—it’s a complete ecosystem for knowledge, innovation, and personal growth. With a unique blend of nature, academic excellence, cultural diversity, and student engagement, SUSL has established itself as one of the most vibrant universities in Sri Lanka.

Let’s explore what makes this university a truly holistic learning experience.

🎓 Academic Excellence Through Diverse Faculties

SUSL houses several faculties, each tailored to deliver industry-relevant, research-based, and skill-oriented education. Here’s a deeper look:

🧑‍🌾 Faculty of Agricultural Sciences

Preparing students for climate-resilient and technology-driven agriculture, this faculty integrates practical fieldwork, lab-based research, and modern agritech practices.

Specialized areas: Agribusiness Management, Plantation Management, and Crop Science.

Facilities include a university farm, greenhouses, and plant tissue labs.

💼 Faculty of Management Studies

This faculty is a hub of innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Offers degrees in Marketing, Accounting, Business Management, and Tourism.

Strong industry links, internship programs, and a business incubation center help bridge theory and practice.

🖥️ Faculty of Computing

A newly established and rapidly growing faculty, offering degrees in cutting-edge areas like:

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Data Science

Information Systems Students benefit from modern computing labs, coding competitions, and project-based learning in collaboration with the tech industry.

⚙️ Faculty of Applied Sciences

Focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education and research.

Departments include Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Biological Sciences.

Advanced laboratory facilities and field studies enhance hands-on learning.

🧪 Faculty of Geomatics

Unique to SUSL, this faculty specializes in geospatial technologies and earth sciences.

Offers degrees in Surveying Sciences and GIS (Geographic Information Systems).

Prepares students for careers in surveying, urban planning, disaster management, and remote sensing.

🌍 Faculty of Social Sciences & Languages

Equipping students to address social, cultural, economic, and political challenges through:

Degrees in Sociology, Political Science, and Languages (English, Sinhala, Tamil).

Cultural awareness programs, language labs, and public speaking forums.

🛠️ Faculty of Technology

Focusing on future-ready technology disciplines, including:

Biosystems Technology

Engineering Technology

Construction Technology

Mechatronics This faculty emphasizes problem-solving, research, and design thinking in all its programs.

🌱 A Campus That Breathes Sustainability

SUSL is set amidst lush greenery, forests, and a reservoir, promoting a deep respect for the environment.

Sustainable practices include rainwater harvesting, waste management, and plastic-free zones.

Nature trails, eco-clubs, and conservation projects give students opportunities to learn from nature while preserving it.

🧑‍🎓 Student Life: Balance Between Study and Fun

✨ Daily Life

Classes in the morning

Study groups under trees or by the lake

Canteen meals with friends

Sports and clubs in the evening

Quiet study or hostel activities at night

🌐 Cultural Diversity

With students from all over the island, SUSL celebrates:

Sinhala & Tamil New Year festivals

Multilingual debates

Intercultural nights and exhibitions This diversity builds respect, unity, and lifelong friendships.

🏆 Extra-Curricular Excellence

SUSL students shine beyond the classroom. The university supports:

Sports

Cricket, rugby, badminton, athletics, martial arts, and more

Regular inter-faculty competitions and national-level representation

Clubs & Societies

Gavel Club – for public speaking

IEEE & IT Clubs – for coding and tech

Environmental Society – for sustainability

Music, Dance, Drama Societies – for cultural expression

Rotaract & Leo Clubs – for leadership and volunteering

🏛️ Facilities & Campus Life

🏠 Hostels with a peaceful and secure environment

📚 A fully-equipped library with digital and physical resources

🧪 Modern laboratories and research centers

🍛 Affordable and clean canteens

🚌 Campus shuttle and scenic walking paths

🧑‍⚕️ Health Center with medical and counseling services

📶 Wi-Fi zones and tech support

🔮 Looking Ahead

Sabaragamuwa University is committed to global expansion and academic innovation:

Partnerships with international universities

Smart classrooms and e-learning systems

Plans for new faculties and programs

Research funding and student entrepreneurship support

💬 Final Words

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka is more than a place to earn a degree—it's a place to grow, lead, and inspire. From nature lovers to tech enthusiasts, from business leaders to language experts, SUSL has something for everyone.

✅ Visit the official website to explore more: https://www.sab.ac.lk/

— Written by Rashmi Tharaka Sewwandi

[dekhocampus11]

National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT], Patna

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Patna – An In-Depth Overview (800 Words)

Established in 2008, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Patna is one of the key centers of excellence under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Since its inception, NIFT Patna has been committed to nurturing creativity, innovation, and professionalism in the field of fashion and design. Strategically located in Bihar’s capital, this institute blends traditional cultural richness with cutting-edge design education.

Academic Programs

NIFT Patna offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to equip students with both creative and technical skills essential for the fashion and lifestyle industry.

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in:

Fashion Design

Fashion Communication

Textile Design

Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech):

Specialization in Apparel Production

Postgraduate Programs:

Master of Design (M.Des) – Focused on advanced design methodology and design thinking.

Master of Fashion Management (MFM) – Concentrated on business strategies, retail, and fashion marketing.

The curriculum is structured to provide theoretical knowledge, hands-on training, and industry exposure. A blend of classroom learning, workshops, internships, and live projects ensures that students develop a deep understanding of design concepts and business dynamics.

Campus Infrastructure and Facilities

NIFT Patna’s campus offers a modern environment conducive to learning, innovation, and collaboration:

Design Studios and Labs are equipped with high-end machinery and tools that allow students to practice weaving, dyeing, garment construction, printing, pattern making, and digital design.

Computer Labs: Advanced software for CAD, 3D modeling, graphic design, and garment manufacturing systems are accessible to students for academic and project work.

Library: A vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources covering subjects like fashion, textiles, marketing, and management.

Workshops and Resource Centers: For practical training in accessory design, leather craft, and traditional Indian textiles.

Exhibition Spaces: Areas for displaying student projects and hosting fashion events and displays.

Hostel Facilities: Comfortable and safe accommodation options for both male and female students with necessary amenities like Wi-Fi, common rooms, mess, and laundry services.

Cafeteria and Recreation: Clean dining facilities with a variety of food options, along with indoor and outdoor sports infrastructure.

Placement and Industry Interface

NIFT Patna maintains strong ties with leading fashion houses, retail giants, and manufacturing units, facilitating career opportunities and internships for students.

Placement Cell Activities:

Organizes annual campus placements

Conducts workshops on resume writing and interview preparation

Hosts mock interviews and career counseling sessions

Arranges industry visits and interaction programs

Top Recruiters Include:

Adidas

Arvind Mills

H&M

Levi’s

FabIndia

Pantaloons

Raymond

Van Heusen

Future Group

Tommy Hilfiger

Placement Statistics:

Average Salary: ₹5 to ₹8 LPA

Highest Package: Up to ₹12 LPA

Sectors Covered: Fashion design, apparel manufacturing, brand management, fashion merchandising, retail strategy, and textile development

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

NIFT Patna offers financial aid through scholarships to ensure that deserving and meritorious students are not denied education due to economic constraints.

Sarthak Scheme: Provides fee waivers ranging from 50% to 100% based on the student’s family income and academic performance.

UDAAN Program: Supports students pursuing higher studies abroad under exchange or twinning programs.

These initiatives promote inclusivity and accessibility in fashion education, encouraging students from diverse backgrounds to pursue their passion.

Student Life and Activities

Student life at NIFT Patna is vibrant, collaborative, and filled with opportunities to express creativity beyond the classroom.

Cultural and Technical Fests: Events like Spectrum and Converge provide platforms for students to showcase their talent in fashion, performing arts, and innovation.

Clubs and Societies: Various student-led clubs cater to interests like photography, styling, film-making, design thinking, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

Guest Lectures and Workshops: Regular sessions by industry professionals and alumni offer practical insights into the global fashion ecosystem.

Internships: All students undergo compulsory internships with fashion brands, designers, or production houses to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. Many of these internships convert into pre-placement offers.

Conclusion

NIFT Patna is a center of excellence that offers a holistic fashion education combining design, technology, and management. With its modern infrastructure, committed faculty, industry-oriented curriculum, and strong placement support, it creates well-rounded professionals ready to meet the demands of the global fashion and lifestyle market. The campus environment encourages experimentation, innovation, and cultural exchange—making it an ideal place for aspiring fashion designers, technologists, and managers to grow and thrive.

[tallgirldiaries]

The One BHK Dream

I’ve been living away from my family for the past 11 years. I still remember the day my parents dropped me off at my college hostel in 2014. As my father stepped onto the campus, the warden stopped him, reminding him that entry wasn’t allowed—it was an all-girls hostel. I waved goodbye from my room’s window, and even from a distance, I could see the tears welling up in his eyes.

That day, my parents handed me ₹5000 to manage for the next few weeks. For someone who had grown up with a weekly pocket money of just ₹50, it felt like a huge responsibility. But alongside the weight of independence, there was also a quiet thrill—like a bird finally set free.

I shared my hostel room with two amazing girls—one of them is now a pilot, and the other is a software engineer at a leading tech firm.

Fast forward 11 years, and here I am, still sharing a place with two women—one is an HR recruiter, and the other, a software engineer.

What has changed ?

At first glance, not much has changed. I’m still in a shared apartment, still figuring things out, still far from the home I once imagined. But if I look closer, everything is different.

Back then, it felt like we were all on the same path—young, uncertain, but together. There was comfort in knowing that none of us had it all figured out. We were building something side by side, even if we didn’t quite know what.

Now, many of those I started this journey with have found their homes, in both the literal and emotional sense.

If I look at it from one perspective, I could say—I’ve been away from home for over a decade, and I still don’t have a place to call my own. I still live with strangers, in a shared space, to avoid feeling lonely. But if I shift my lens, I realize something else.

Over these years, I’ve lived in 7 different homes with 10 different people. I’ve learned to adjust, to absorb pieces of the people I’ve lived with—their habits, their perspectives, their ways of seeing the world. Maybe this wasn’t the life I imagined as a child—owning a home by a certain age, having everything neatly figured out. But it’s a different kind of richness, one that comes from experience, from constant change, from learning how to adapt.

Today, I can afford to rent my own place, even buy a one-bedroom apartment if I wanted to. But that wouldn’t make it a home. Because home, as I once dreamed it, isn’t about four walls—it’s about the people in it, the relationships that make a space feel alive.

Maybe that’s what has changed the most. In the beginning, this journey felt exciting, like a shared adventure. Now, it feels lonelier, more uncertain.

But even in this, there is growth. While I may not have the home I once dreamed of, I have something far greater—experiences that shaped me, stories that stayed with me, and deeper appreciation for the journey.

I still want a place to call my own, but I’ve also come to cherish the spaces I’ve lived in, the people I’ve shared them with, and the memories that have made every stop along the way feel like home in its own way.

[starlightrise]

Late, but I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! I suppose it's about the time to reflect on 2024...

This year has been a wild one for me 🤧 In a positive way, for the most part. Left Canada for the first time after 27 years of existence, and stayed in 7 different countries this year. A lot of that on my own as a solo traveller, in hostels!! It feels... brave, in retrospect, considering I've struggled with anxiety

Even better, I met someone quite unexpectedly who is very precious and dear to me 💙🦝 And who I get to see over my break, so it'll also be my first new year that isn't spent in Canada :)

Started a Software Dev program this Fall, and got good grades in all the classes (I survived!) 3 terms left, if I follow through... feel more hopeful of what the future holds overall, which is a nice feeling. Still unsure what I want jobwise, but more and more I think even if I get to work on my own original stuff even w/o an art job, that would be fulfilling enough. I think more and more in these times I admire independent works/"labor of love" projects and would love to contribute to that someday, whether or not it ends up financially solvent

I suppose my only lament is that with less free time, I have slacked on my language learning and have not created as much art (writing, and visual) as usual <'3 Though I've been hacking away at some writing and my original story has definitely had more thought put into it, and I like to think I've started to finally start trying to sail my art in its own direction and be more experimental. I just hope to do more of that, in the new year, with more results

Overall whew. Went into this year frustrated with the monotonous-feeling 2020-2023 I had, vied to do things that would offer some fresh experiences, and ended up with even more than I thought I'd get. So overall probably my best year in a while 🫰

[careermantradotorg]

FORE School of Management: A Premier Institution for Future Business Leaders

When it comes to pursuing a management degree in India, FORE School of Management stands out as a top choice for aspiring business leaders. Established in 1981, the institute has consistently been ranked among the best business schools in the country. Located in the heart of South Delhi, FORE (Foundation for Organizational Research and Education) offers a dynamic learning environment that blends academic rigor with practical experience. This blog delves into why FORE School of Management should be on your radar if you’re looking to excel in the world of business.

Academic Excellence at FORE School of Management

One of the primary reasons behind the success of FORE School of Management is its commitment to academic excellence. The institute offers a range of programs including:

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM): FORE’s flagship program, recognized for its cutting-edge curriculum that aligns with industry trends.

PGDM in International Business: A specialized program focusing on the global aspects of business management.

Executive PGDM: Tailored for working professionals, this course offers flexible learning without compromising on content.

PGDM in Big Data Analytics: Preparing future leaders to handle complex data-driven decision-making.

Each of these programs is designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for navigating today’s business challenges.

Industry-Centric Curriculum

FORE School of Management understands that the corporate world is constantly evolving. To ensure that students are prepared for these changes, the curriculum is regularly updated in consultation with industry experts. The school’s focus on experiential learning through case studies, live projects, internships, and workshops sets it apart from other business schools. This approach bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world business applications, ensuring that graduates are industry-ready from day one.

World-Class Faculty

A business school is only as good as its faculty, and at FORE School of Management, students are mentored by some of the best minds in the academic and business worlds. The faculty comprises experienced academicians, researchers, and industry professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and real-world insights into the classroom. Their expertise spans various disciplines, including marketing, finance, operations, human resources, and data analytics, among others.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure

FORE School of Management provides students with a modern, tech-enabled campus that fosters learning and innovation. The school boasts:

Smart Classrooms: Equipped with the latest technology to enhance interactive learning.

Library and Information Centre: A vast repository of books, journals, and digital resources for research and study.

Computer Labs: Cutting-edge infrastructure for data analytics and other specialized software training.

Hostel Facilities: Comfortable accommodation for outstation students, ensuring a conducive living environment.

The campus also offers various recreational and fitness facilities, making it a holistic space for personal and professional development.

Strong Industry Connections and Placement Records

One of the standout features of FORE School of Management is its robust placement record. The institute has consistently attracted top-tier companies across sectors for campus recruitment. Students have landed roles in organizations like Deloitte, KPMG, EY, PwC, Nestlé, HCL, and many more.

The school’s Corporate Interaction Division (CID) plays a crucial role in fostering these relationships by organizing seminars, guest lectures, and industry visits. These initiatives provide students with the opportunity to network with industry leaders and gain valuable insights into current business practices.

Focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation

In today’s fast-paced business world, the ability to innovate is crucial for success. FORE School of Management encourages entrepreneurial thinking and supports budding entrepreneurs through its various initiatives. The institute has an Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) that provides mentorship, resources, and opportunities for students to turn their business ideas into reality.

Global Exposure

In a globalized business environment, having international exposure can set you apart. FORE School of Management offers various exchange programs and partnerships with international universities, providing students with a global perspective on business management. These programs help students gain insights into different markets, cultures, and business practices, making them well-rounded professionals ready to take on global challenges.

Conclusion

Choosing the right business school is a critical decision, and FORE School of Management offers everything you need to succeed in today’s competitive business landscape. With its strong focus on academic excellence, industry relevance, innovation, and global exposure, FORE continues to be a leader in management education. If you’re looking to build a successful career in business, FORE School of Management is undoubtedly an institution worth considering.

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18 août :

Journée transport pour rejoindre Lillehammer, une petite ville au Nord d'Oslo. J'y arrive après 6 heures et 3 bus. 1er hostel et lit après 9 jours, pour fêter ça c'est pizza et bière. J'ai des larmes aux yeux. Pourquoi il faut se faire du mal pour apprendre à apprécier le peu ?

19 août :

Visite du musée à ne pas rater de Norvège, le Maihaugen. Édifié par un dentiste de la ville début XXe qui, en allant visiter des patients dans des fermes, s'est rendu compte que le mode de vie et d'habitations risquait de disparaître avec l'industrialisation. Il a décidé donc de déplacer (et non de reproduire) des villages/fermes qui sombraient dans l'abandon dans son musée. Son entreprise se poursuivant jusqu'à aujourd'hui, on trouve dans ce musée des habitations du XVIe jusqu'à des maisons high-tech, toute richement décorées. Le tout en plein air et on visite le parc en se promenant. J'y passerai 4 heures sans voir le temps passer.

Puis train jusqu'à Oslo où je logerai 2 nuits chez un hôte trouvé sur couchsurfing, première expérience pour moi avec ce système.

Je fais donc connaissance de Abu, ingénieur software indien venu à Oslo pour le travail il y à 7 ans et qui s'y ait plu. On s'entend très bien, il nous fera a dîner les 2 soirs des lentilles (excellentes!), j'aurais ma chambre et je peux même faire ma lessive. Du luxe.

20 août :

Visite de Oslo. A part quelques bâtiments comme le palais royale ou la cathédrale, la ville est très moderne avec des quartiers sortis du futur. Ballade agréable mais c'est la première fois que je visite une capitale européenne sans y apercevoir son histoire et son passé via son urbanisme, pas de "vieux quartier" dit autrement. Abu me rejoint en début d'aprèm pour me montrer des coins à visiter et pour une bière.

21 août:

Micha me rejoins à Oslo en voiture et mon périple européen en solo s'achève ici. Ca me fait plaisir car mon ami imaginaire dans ma tête commençait à être inintéressant. Il fait beau et on prend direct la route vers l'ouest, avec une pause à l'église xx pour manger. Je découvre à cette occasion la cargaison de fromage, charcuterie, vin, rhum, etc que Micha a ramené. Je retiens mes larmes.

Arrivés au parking du Kjeragbolten à 18h00 (30 € de vol) on court vers le fameux caillou suspendu en haut d'une faille. On y monte pour les photos, 800m au dessus vide qui finis dans le fjord. Puis on se trouve un coin pour la tente avec vue panoramique sur ce même fjord. Il fait beau et on est sublimés par la beauté du paysage.

22 août:

Réveil dans les nuages qui offrent une autre vue. Retour à la voiture et direction le Preikestolen. 25 € de parking et 1,5h plus tard on arrive à cette plateforme carré qui chute direct avec des parois lisses à 600m dans le fjord. Incroyable cette nature. Par contre c'est Eurodisney niveau affluence. On part donc faire une ballade sur les falaises à coté où, comme par hasard, on y croise personne. Puis le temps de poser la tente, tout le monde est partit de la plateforme et on est enfin seul. C'était en tout cas l'idée. Mais un groupe de 40 jeunes en sorte de "colo" foutait un bordel pas possible. Je n'aurais réussit à en balancer que 3 par dessus le rebord, trop nombreux pour tous les achever. Bref, ils ont finis pas partir et laisser la nature tranquille, et nous avec.

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I had a really hard day yesterday and today, but I pushed through today, may progress on a graph problem: I looked at the steps in English of what I needed to do, some diagrams of the graph, ran through some examples, then coded up the solution! I was so ready for it to fail, but it passed!

I also completed a 5-week interview prep program, failed horribly in a real interview this morning (which I’m not too mad at; my interviewers were unorganized, they disagreeing with one another, and were condescending to me and speaking all over me), passed a practice interview on a question I at first didn’t know HOW I was going to solve, invited a new software engineer to a Discord of other software engineers to grow his network, gave him advice, and offered to help with some of his education fees. I’m going to do some of that API course, a system design video and hopefully go to the gym. Yesterday, I even made one of my favorite comedians online laugh at one of my responses to his joke online! I also had an egg with a double yoke and had some BOMB ass french toast! I know I am trying to lose weight, but I needed a HUGE boost. Gotta celebrate all the wins, no matter how small! :)

I had a HUGE argument with my mom yesterday that spilled over today and I kept thinking about it. I wish things weren’t as bad as they were, but it is a reminder that life still happens through all of this. Life doesn’t slow down for work, and I have to get good at separating the 2. It’s hard. I pray we get to a better place.

Tickets are CHEAP as hell round trip to NYC in Sep ($198 from SF)! That’s the lowest I’ve seen it! I could get a hostel and get away for cheap right now! I would love to, but I’m going to stay focused. I’m really close, and things are getting hard on the family and weight loss front. The devil likes to distract you when you’re on the cusp of something great, so I’m gonna stay focused. I know my time is coming.

I hope y’all are well.

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What Kind of Benefits Can You Have With Software for Hostel Management System?

Innovation has immensely changed the hostel booking system; the advanced software has taken businesses to a higher position. This software includes better arrangements, such as hostel management systems, hostel booking systems, hostel booking engines, channel managers for hostels, and hostel reservation systems. Here, you will learn how advanced software for hostel management system helps hostel owners use a PMS to improve administration and change their businesses.

Reservations with a Hostel Booking System :  

Hostels, for the most part, sell beds rather than rooms. A dependable hostel reservation software can assist you with dealing with the number of beds accessible for reservations consistently. Hostel management software helps long-stay visitors, group reservations, individual bookings, etc. A hostel PMS from FRONTDESKMaster gives you detailed reservations, making it simple to keep precise appointment information.

Consistent, Real-time Distribution with a Hostel Channel Manager :  

Channel Managers for hostels are significant for some other property types. When you check the rates and all the other info, it will become less difficult and more effective with a Hostel Channel Manager coordinated with your Hostel PMS. The Hostel Channel Manager guarantees continuous data progression between the consumers and your Hotel's booking system.

Better Hostel Booking Engine System :  

A software for hostel management system is great for expanding your visibility over the internet. If you depend on consumers to get every one of the bookings and appointments you want, at that point, you should step back and investigate all the other details. You can check out all the other information related to the hostels.

The software from FrontDesk Master guarantees that your hostel's income gets better as it ensures smoothing out of cycles and builds your access to channels accessible over the internet. The software can assist you with working on internet-based visibility, increasing staff efficiency, saving worker hours, upgrading visitor experience, and building a better online presence!

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Oh yeah, you're right, 14 years of my life working with the public across cafes, restaurants, hotels, hostels, cinema, bookstores, theatres and box offices and I haven't encountered enough rude customers lmao.

Humans SHOULD do this job. Maybe you think people will suddenly be normal and chill and have no stupid questions because they aren't facing a human.

The difference is that I think retail workers should be far better compensated.

Digital tills aren't AI. They're just basic ass software. There's no need for an LLM or an art thief AI to be stuffed in there.

The people you would still have in store with a "differen role" are STILL retail workers and they will STILL be dealing with customers, some of them unhappy, and all of them asking questions from the human rather than the smart till. They'll need to refill the shelves and clean the store and write recommendations and make big spenders feel special.

Thinking in terms of scifi and dreaming up a society in which AI is capable of doing my job better than me, while we're all on some golden universal income, is detrimental to everyone.

AI bros are more than happy to sell the idea of AI as replacement to workers, even if they then have to turn around and completely lie about it and actually have their AI be a bunch of Indian workers!!!

Meanwhile, no government I know of is actually interested in giving me universal income that pays for all my rent, bills, and leaves me enough to enjoy myself besides. They're not willing to fully train me for a better, AI safe job.

And do you know what? Retail sucks because of shitty managers and insane store rules more than rude customers.

I spent years selling books and it was an awesome job. I loved my colleagues and I enjoyed making displays, writing reviews, reading lots of books ahead of publications so I could excitedly recommend. Nothing tickled me more than pitching the perfect recommendation for someone looking for their next reading club book or finding what would work for the christmas present of a young niece not reading enough.

And NOTHING beat the joy of that same guy, back in early January, looking for me across the shop so he could come and brightly thank me, because the graphic novel I sold him about a girl doing ice skatting besides school drama captivated his niece and she's now jumped into reading YA novels.

People remembering me months after and coming for ME because they trusted my recommendations. People gifting us boxes of chocolate for the staff to enjoy. People thanking us with tears in their eyes because we organised an event and they just got to shake hands with their absolute favourite author.

You think I'd want to give ANY of this to AI when AI 1/can't do it, and 2/I could just enjoy doing this with better hours and better pay if only the government can be curb stomped into caring for us?

Don't even come at me with the "not all retail--" angle. Lots of people enjoy lots of different things, and ALL retail workers should be better paid and have better rights, and automation (not AI necessarily) should always be a tool that helps instead of a tool that replaces, so long as society isn't ready for a mass replacement of a vital low-level education work force.

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BCA Fees in India 2025: New College-Wise Comparison & Guide

Curious about whether a bachelor of criminal justice degree can be affordable or worth the investment in 2025? Get the latest breakdown of BCA fees, discover how to maximize ROI, and learn which colleges offer the best value for your money! BCA course fee in India varies drastically between Rs . 10,000 and 0.25 lakhs per annum, where quality, cost, and future career are to be calculated well to select the right college. What is BCA? Understanding the Course and Its Value in 2025   Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is a three-year undergraduate program that focuses on computer science fundamentals, programming languages, software development, and IT applications. The holistic degree will equip the students with careers in software development, data analysis, web development, and other rising technologies such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, as well as commanding pay rates. The course BCA includes vital courses like C++, Java, Python, database management, web technologies, and software engineering. Our students have the experience of practical laboratories, projects, and internships, which makes them ready to enter the industry after graduation. With India's booming IT sector creating millions of jobs annually, BCA graduates enjoy excellent career prospects with starting salaries ranging from ₹3-8 lakhs per annum. What is especially appealing about BCA is the fact that it is very practice-oriented. BCA is also oriented to the practical application of computer science and skills that are useful in the industry, unlike conventional computer science degrees that are highly theoretical. This practical orientation, combined with relatively affordable BCA fees compared to engineering programs, makes it an excellent choice for students seeking quality technical education without breaking the bank. BCA Fees in India: An Overview 2025: Updated   BCA fees in India vary significantly based on multiple factors, including college type, location, infrastructure, and course delivery mode. Fee charges can be as low as 10,000 a year in government colleges to even above 2,50,000 a year in top private colleges. The course fees of BCA have been steadily increasing during the last five years in India, especially in metropolitan cities where the need for quality education is ever-increasing. Nevertheless, investment returns are good, and the average placement packages of the best colleges are usually higher than the course fees. The cost structure of the Bachelor of Computer Applications is usually made up of various factors besides the tuition costs. There are examination fees to pay, laboratory fees, access to the library, development fees, hostel and mess expenses, which have to be paid by the student. Knowledge of these elements assists the families in making better investments in education. College Type Annual Fee Range Total Course Cost Government Colleges ₹10,000 - ₹50,000 ₹30,000 - ₹1,50,000 Private Colleges ₹50,000 - ₹2,00,000 ₹1,50,000 - ₹6,00,000 Premium Private ₹1,50,000 - ₹2,50,000 ₹4,50,000 - ₹7,50,000 Online/Distance ₹15,000 - ₹60,000 ₹45,000 - ₹1,80,000 BCA Fees in Government Colleges in 2025: Latest Guide BCA government college fees are the least expensive choice of good computer education in India. Higher education is affordable because it is offered in government institutions at an annual fee of between 10,000 to 50,000. Top government colleges offer high-quality education at low fees. The fee charged to study at the University of Delhi is nearly 10,000-15,000 per year, and BCA at Jamia Millia Islamia only costs 8000-12000 per year. Such institutions are funded by the government, and this has contributed to a great extent to subsidising the cost of education. BCA tuition fees in government colleges usually do not take into account other costs, such as hostel accommodation, which can cost 10,000-40,000 per year, depending on the type of accommodation facility. Nevertheless, government

colleges are the most cost-effective option to obtain BCA studies despite the extra expenditure. Government College Location Annual Fees Accreditation Delhi University New Delhi ₹10,000 - ₹15,000 NAAC A+ Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi ₹8,000 - ₹12,000 NAAC A++ Aligarh Muslim University Uttar Pradesh ₹6,000 - ₹10,000 NAAC A University of Calcutta West Bengal ₹5,000 - ₹8,000 NAAC A+ Banaras Hindu University Uttar Pradesh ₹8,000 - ₹12,000 NAAC A++ BCA Fees in Private Colleges in 2025: Updated The exorbitant prices in BCA private colleges are because of the high-standard infrastructure, collaboration with the industry, and better placement opportunities. On average, private institutions are 50,000 to 2,00,000 per year, and the best institutions are much more. Christ University Bangalore, one of India's premier private institutions, charges ₹6.4 lakhs for the complete four-year BCA program. The fee system contains contemporary labs, industry-standard software, skilled teaching staff, and a strong placement facility that makes the increased investment worthwhile. The cost of admission to BCA is oftentimes split up into other charges such as development charges, technology charges, and other extracurricular activities in the case of private colleges. The type of investments that these institutions are making on campus structures, even industry tie-ups and placement cells, means that their graduate employment levels are higher, and their initial salaries are higher as well. Private College Location Annual Fees Total Course Cost Christ University Bangalore ₹1.50 - ₹1.90 Lakhs ₹6.4 Lakhs Symbiosis Pune ₹1.50 Lakhs ₹4.5 Lakhs VIT Vellore Tamil Nadu ₹1.71 Lakhs ₹5.13 Lakhs Amity University Noida ₹1.12 Lakhs ₹3.36 Lakhs Lovely Professional University Punjab ₹80,000 per semester ₹4.8 Lakhs BCA Fees in Online, Distance, and Part-Time Modes in 2025 The online and distance BCA programs provide flexible modes of study at a much lower cost of program fees as compared to normal programs. The cost to complete the BCA course distance education is between 7700 and 77000 for all three years, which is very low compared to other courses, especially among working professionals and those with limited money in their pockets. IGNOU's Online BCA program costs just ₹48,000 for the complete course, payable in instalments of ₹8,0006. This represents exceptional value considering the university's reputation and the flexibility offered to students who cannot attend regular classes. BCA programs are run on a part-time basis to accommodate working professionals, and they charge between 60,000 and 2,50,000 a year. These programs mainly offer their classes on weekends or in the evening, enabling the students to progress with their lives as well as making education in a higher institution an opportunity for them. Mode Fee Range Duration Target Audience Online BCA ₹30,000 - ₹60,000/year 3 years Remote learners Distance BCA ₹7,700 - ₹77,000 total 3 years Self-paced learners Part-time BCA ₹60,000 - ₹2,50,000/year 3-4 years Working professionals BCA Fees: College-Wise Comparison in 2025 Comparing BCA fees across different institutions helps students make informed decisions based on their budget and career goals. The difference in the fees also indicates the disparities in the quality of infrastructure, faculty, placement record, and other facilities offered by the institution. The better colleges substantiate their higher charges with better placement records, association with industries, and overall development of skills. But there are a number of mid-tier colleges where value propositions are excellent and fees are reasonable, along with good placement. Top Government Colleges and Their BCA Fees in 2025 The Government colleges remain the most economical option for BCA education. These schools are at the top of the learning hierarchy, and they are affordable to students of all economic classes. Government College

State Annual Fees Placement Rate Average Package Delhi University Delhi ₹10,000 - ₹15,000 85% ₹4.5 LPA Pune University Maharashtra ₹15,000 - ₹20,000 80% ₹4.2 LPA University of Mumbai Maharashtra ₹10,000 - ₹15,000 82% ₹4.8 LPA Osmania University Telangana ₹10,000 - ₹15,000 78% ₹4.0 LPA University of Madras Tamil Nadu ₹6,000 - ₹10,000 75% ₹3.8 LPA Top Private Colleges and Their BCA Fees in 2025 The fees charged by private colleges are high, but in most cases, they produce better placement results and exposure in the industry. To aim at providing students with perfect education and career opportunities, these institutions spend a lot of money on infrastructure and faculty development, as well as partnerships with the industry. Private College Location Annual Fees Placement Rate Highest Package Christ University Bangalore ₹1.60 Lakhs 95% ₹12 LPA VIT Vellore Tamil Nadu ₹1.71 Lakhs 92% ₹15 LPA Symbiosis Pune ₹1.50 Lakhs 90% ₹10 LPA Amity University Noida ₹1.12 Lakhs 88% ₹8 LPA Bennett University Greater Noida ₹6.15 Lakhs 94% ₹18 LPA BCA Fees Structure: What's Included? Knowing the full amount of the BCA fees will assist the students and their parents in budgeting throughout the period of the course. BCA fees typically encompass multiple components beyond basic tuition, each serving specific educational and administrative purposes. The all-inclusive price structure typically consists of: Tuition Fees: Basic Pedagogic Instructions: Examination fees: semester and annual examination fees. Laboratory Fees: Access and maintenance costs of the computer lab: Library Fees: Book, journal, and digital materials access: Development Fees: Advancement and maintenance of infrastructure: Sports and Cultural Fees: Extra-Curricular and Facilities Registration Fees: Administrative fee for entry processing, One-time fee The BCA hostel charge is an important cost to the outstation students. The hostel facilities are quite expensive, with government colleges charging 30000 rupees a year, and the expensive premium private institutions charging above 150000 per year. The average accommodation is normally included in these fees, but the meals are charged separately (in mess). Fee Component Government Colleges Private Colleges Tuition Fees ₹8,000 - ₹40,000 ₹50,000 - ₹2,00,000 Examination Fees ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 ₹2,000 - ₹10,000 Laboratory Fees ₹2,000 - ₹5,000 ₹5,000 - ₹20,000 Library Fees ₹500 - ₹2,000 ₹1,000 - ₹5,000 Development Fees ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 ₹5,000 - ₹25,000 Scholarships, Financial Aid, and Education Loans for BCA In 2025 When it comes to paying the cost of studying, BCA scholarship solutions play a great role in subsidising the cost of education among the deserving students. Different scholarship programs on merit, financial need, sports achievements, and special categories are provided by the government, as well as by private institutions. Some of the government scholarships include state-specific scholarships, central government scholarships to SC/ST/OBC students and merit-based scholarships. A lot of the private colleges have institutional scholarships to provide 25-100 per cent of tuition fees to outstanding students. IT companies also provide corporate scholarships to BCA students, and quite likely, they come with job placements guaranteed. Another option that can be resorted to fund BCA education is education loans. Education loans: Most banks provide up to 100 per cent cover in terms of course fees, with the loan repayment commencing only after the course has been completed. The interest rates are in the range of 8-12 per cent p.a., and the collateral requirement on the loan amount differs. The analysis of the ROI of education loans indicates that education loans may be useful investments when analysed in terms of BCA courses. Graduates with average starting incomes of 3-8 lakhs per annum are able to have average education loan repayment within 3-5 years with successful careers.

Scholarship Type Coverage Eligibility Application Process Merit-based 25-100% tuition Academic excellence College application Need-based 50-100% fees Financial hardship Income certificate required Government schemes Variable Category-specific Online portal Corporate scholarships Full sponsorship Academic + placement Company-specific process ROI: BCA Fees vs. Placement Packages Its value as an investment is quite high too, with a large number of graduates recouping their education investments in the initial years of their working life. BCA fees versus salary analysis reveals that top colleges consistently deliver placement packages exceeding total course costs. Elite independent colleges that take 5-7 lakhs payment on the whole course tend to guarantee their students a package of 8-15 lakhs a year as placement. Government college graduates with a total course price of less than 2 lakhs tend to get a beginning pay rate between 3-6 lakhs per annum too. The technology sector's rapid growth ensures strong demand for BCA graduates across software development, data analysis, cybersecurity, and emerging fields like artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. This current demand is in favour of a salary increment and development in the profession. College Category Total Course Cost Average Starting Salary ROI Timeline Top Private ₹5-7 Lakhs ₹8-15 LPA 6-12 months Mid-tier Private ₹3-5 Lakhs ₹5-8 LPA 8-15 months Government ₹1-2 Lakhs ₹3-6 LPA 4-8 months Online/Distance ₹50,000-1.5 Lakhs ₹2.5-5 LPA 6-12 months Factors Affecting BCA Fees in India in 2025 There are a few important inputs that affect the course fee of BCA in India, and this explains the large range that exists between different institutions. This knowledge assists students in making decisions about the colleges to join based on their budget and career goals. College Reputation and Ranking: Institutes with a good industry network and placement record charge a high fee. The brand name usually means a good career and a high pay scale on graduation. Location and Infrastructure: Most colleges in metro cities have higher fees because of the high cost of operation and the improved infrastructure. The contemporary computer labs, fast internet connection, and industry-standard programs have a strong effect on fee structures. Faculty Quality and Industry Relationships: Institutions with experienced faculty and good industry relationships spend resources on developing human resources and partnerships, and this is manifested in the fee structures. Course Delivery Mode: The conventional programs are more expensive than the online or distance programs because of infrastructural needs, faculty, and administrative fees. Nonetheless, they tend to offer superior networking options as well as practical learning experiences. Placement Support and Career Services: Colleges that have placement facilities, career guidance services, and good alumni associations will have high fees but will provide better chances of getting a job to the students after graduating. How to Choose the Best BCA College Based on Fees in 2025? The issue about the choice of the best BCA college is the balance between the low cost and high-quality education and career opportunities. BCA fees should be evaluated alongside placement records, faculty quality, infrastructure, and long-term career benefits. Begin by setting your range of budget, tuition, accommodation cost, as well as living expenses. There is a high value of money in government colleges, and the charges might not be so justified in the private ones because they have better success stories and exposure in the industry. Study the performance of the college in terms of placement, average salary package, and alumni testimonies. Compute the amount of money spent on the course against the salaries that you are expected to earn and the career development opportunities. Take such location-based factors as

the cost of living, possibilities to have an internship, and the proximity to IT hubs into account. Bangalore, Pune, and Hyderabad have more exposure to industry and are more expensive to live in than tier-2 cities. Compare and contrast scholarship opportunities and financial aid. Merit-based scholarships, government schemes, or favourable terms for education loans can greatly decrease the costs of education for many students. College selection checklist: Compare the overall cost of courses with hidden costs Review placement History, salary packages statistics Evaluate faculty studies and experience in the industry Test infrastructure and technological resources Scholarship and financial aid opportunities. The research scholarship and financial aid opportunities in the United States are well-known. Think of geographic benefits and the cost of living Check graduates' association and business contacts Conclusion BCA fees in India offer diverse options catering to students across different economic backgrounds, from affordable government colleges at ₹10,000 per year to premium private institutions charging over ₹2,00,000 annually. The right choice is all about finding the balance between the cost-oriented decisions and career performance and prospects. Government colleges are better in many aspects, such as offering quality education at low costs, whereas the more expensive government colleges have better infrastructure, better placement services, and much better industry contacts. Online and distance education provide an accommodating option for working professionals and cost-effective programs. BCA education has a high ROI, and the graduates can recoup their investment in education in the first year of work, which is why it is a good career to pursue. With India's booming IT sector creating millions of opportunities annually, BCA graduates enjoy excellent career prospects regardless of their chosen institution. It can ensure that the quality education of BCA reaches all the students through smart financial planning, seeking scholarships, and availing education loans. BCA education remains a very rewarding venture to take, most especially since it is one of the surest ways to a successful career in the field of technology. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q1: What is the Indian average BCA fee in 2025? Ans. The average BCA fees in India range from ₹10,000-₹50,000 per year in government colleges and ₹50,000-₹2,00,000 per year in private colleges, with some premium institutions charging even higher. Q2: Do the course fees of BCA include the hostel and mess charges? Ans. BCA hostel charges are usually linked to tuition fees, ranging from 30000 to 1,50,000 according to varying residential and institutional bodies. Additional charges are mess fees on meals. Q3: How do BCA fees differ between regular and distance modes? Ans. Distance and online BCA programs are much more affordable at a fee of 15000-60000 per year, as against 50000-200000 in regular programs in private colleges, and provide flexible learning at minimal costs. Q4: Where can I apply for a full scholarship to BCA? Ans. Yes, merit-based institutions have full scholarships that meet 100 per cent of their tuition, the government has reserved category schemes that also grant full scholarships, and corporate sponsorship schemes that offer scholarships on a competitive basis. Q5: What are the BCA admissions' hidden charges? Ans. Hidden charges may include examination fees (₹2,000-₹10,000), laboratory fees (₹2,000-₹20,000), development fees (₹1,000-₹25,000), library fees, sports fees, and caution deposits that aren't always clearly mentioned upfront.

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BSc Agriculture Online Course – Grow Your Career from Anywhere!

So, you’ve probably heard about how farming is no longer “just” about tractors and fields — it’s now about drones, data, climate-smart methods, and even remote learning! Surprised? Don’t be.

If you're someone who’s into science, nature, and sustainable living, a BSc Agriculture Online Course could be your perfect pick — and the best part? You can do it from home. 💻

What Is BSc Agriculture… and How Can It Be Online?

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is a 4-year degree that teaches you how to grow food smarter. Think of it like this: It's a mix of biology, technology, and management, all applied to farming, soil, and crops.

Now, thanks to online education, you can take this course without needing to shift cities or stay in hostels. Many colleges (like MGI Meerut) are offering it in online or hybrid mode. That means:

Live and recorded lectures

Interactive video lessons

Assignments and quizzes online

Fieldwork in your local area (if needed)

What Will You Study in the BSc Agriculture Online Course?

Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside the course:

Core Subjects:

Soil Science – Understanding what’s beneath our feet and how it affects crops

Agronomy – Growing the right crops in the right way

Horticulture – Learning to grow fruits, flowers, and veggies

Plant Breeding & Genetics – Making stronger, more nutritious plants

Entomology – How bugs help or harm your crops

Agri Economics & Marketing – Selling what you grow and managing farms

Meteorology – Knowing the weather before it hits your crops

Farm Machinery & Irrigation – Making tech work in your field

Plus, there are elective subjects like Organic Farming, Dairy Technology, and Agri-Entrepreneurship you can choose later in the course!

Why Choose the Online Version?

Let’s be honest: moving to a big city isn’t always possible for everyone. That’s why online education is such a game-changer.

Here’s why this online course rocks:

Study from home — Stay close to your roots while studying

Flexible schedule — Great if you’re working part-time

Affordable fees — No hostel or travel expenses

Tech-friendly learning — Learn to use agri-apps, data tools, and weather forecasting software

Hybrid practicals — You can still get field experience locally

What Careers Can You Explore After This Course?

Once you graduate, there’s a whole field (literally!) of opportunities waiting for you:

Soil Tester

Agri-Business Manager

Organic Farming Consultant

Government Agriculture Officer

Farm Tech Support Executive

Research Assistant in Agri Labs

Entrepreneur – Start your own agri-startup!

And if you want to study more, you can go for M.Sc in Agriculture, MBA in Agri-Business, or certifications in Agri-Tech.

Why Consider MGI Meerut?

Not all online degrees are created equal. If you’re looking for a trusted place to study, MGI Meerut is a solid option. They offer:

UGC-approved online BSc Agriculture program

Hybrid learning with real-world practicals

Qualified teachers and digital resources

Internship support with local farms

Affordable fees and helpful student support

Apply now at MGI Meerut if you're ready to join the future of agriculture.

Conclusion :

Farming today is high-tech, science-driven, and globally important. With a BSc Agriculture Online Course, you don’t just learn how to grow crops — you learn how to build a green future.

So, if you're scrolling Tumblr today wondering what to study, maybe it’s time to think about growing your career with agriculture — all from your laptop.

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National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT], Bangalore

Overview

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bangalore, is one of the most prominent and renowned fashion design colleges in India. As part of the NIFT network, the Bangalore campus is known for offering high-quality education, advanced infrastructure, and a strong reputation in the field of fashion and design. The institute offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs that equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of fashion.

NIFT Bangalore has carved a niche for itself in the field of fashion education, nurturing future leaders, designers, and innovators in the global fashion industry. Its emphasis on creativity, innovation, and industry-relevant skills makes it one of the top choices for students aspiring to build a career in fashion and design.

Location and Infrastructure

NIFT Bangalore is located in the heart of the city, offering easy access to the vibrant and evolving fashion and retail industry. The campus itself is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that cater to the practical and creative needs of the students. The infrastructure includes:

Design Studios are equipped with the latest technology and resources for fashion design, pattern making, draping, and garment construction.

Computer Labs offer advanced software for design, pattern making, and fashion visualization, including CAD, 3D modeling, and other industry-standard tools.

Library: A vast collection of fashion design and industry-related books, journals, and research materials.

Workshops and Laboratories: Students can learn about the practical aspects of the fashion industry, such as fabric dyeing, embroidery, and printing, in these spaces.

The campus also has other student amenities like sports facilities, hostels, and recreational spaces that foster a conducive environment for holistic learning.

Courses Offered

NIFT Bangalore offers various programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, each aimed at shaping the skills and knowledge of students for careers in the fashion industry. The courses offered include:

Undergraduate Programs:

Bachelor of Design (B.Des): Specializations include Fashion Design, Textile Design, and Accessory Design.

Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech): A program focusing on the technical aspects of fashion, including production, textiles, and apparel manufacturing.

Postgraduate Programs:

Master of Design (M.Des): For students seeking a deeper understanding of design theory, research, and innovation.

The Master of Fashion Management (MFM) program focuses on the business, marketing, and management aspects of the fashion industry.

The Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech) program is designed for individuals pursuing a career in fashion and textiles that emphasizes technical and engineering skills.

The curriculum is regularly updated to stay in line with industry standards, ensuring that students are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. Practical exposure and internships with leading fashion houses and retail brands are also integral components of the courses.

Faculty and Expertise

NIFT Bangalore boasts a highly qualified and experienced faculty that includes industry professionals, academicians, and designers. The faculty’s diverse backgrounds in both academia and industry ensure that students are exposed to the most relevant concepts and real-world practices. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience ensures that graduates of NIFT Bangalore are ready to meet the challenges of the competitive fashion industry.

Industry Connections and Internships

NIFT Bangalore has strong industry connections with top fashion houses, retailers, textile companies, and design studios, which play a crucial role in providing students with real-world exposure. Through internships, industry visits, and live projects, students gain valuable insights into the latest trends, business practices, and technologies in fashion.

Students have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in the industry, gaining exposure to global fashion markets, working with designers, learning from manufacturers, and even participating in fashion shows and exhibitions. These connections significantly enhance employability and provide a strong network for future job placements.

Placements and Career Opportunities

NIFT Bangalore has a solid placement record, with students being recruited by leading fashion brands, design studios, retail giants, and global companies in various roles such as:

Fashion Designer

Textile Designer

Fashion Merchandiser

Fashion Consultant

Brand Manager

Apparel Production Manager

The institute has a dedicated placement cell that assists students in securing internships and full-time employment. Its strong industry connections, combined with a focus on skill development, ensure that graduates are well-prepared for the competitive job market.

Extracurricular Activities and Events

NIFT Bangalore is not just about academics; it also offers students a platform to showcase their talents through extracurricular activities. These activities include fashion shows, design competitions, cultural events, and workshops. The annual NIFT Bangalore Fashion Show is a highlight of the academic calendar, where students get the chance to display their collections and designs to a wider audience.

Additionally, the institute organizes events like seminars, workshops, and exhibitions, where students can interact with industry experts, gain knowledge, and enhance their skill sets. This fosters a creative and stimulating environment, encouraging students to think innovatively.

Conclusion

NIFT Bangalore stands as a leading institution for students seeking to carve a niche in the fashion and design industry. With its excellent infrastructure, top-notch faculty, industry connections, and diverse programs, NIFT Bangalore provides students with the best possible platform to succeed in the dynamic world of fashion. Whether you're interested in design, technology, or management, NIFT Bangalore offers an education that prepares you for a successful and fulfilling career.