IIT Bombay Student Shares Journey and Lessons from Campus Life

        An IIT Bombay student reflects on his journey, inspirations, and life lessons on campus

Sparsh Somani, a BTech student in Civil Engineering at IIT Bombay, believes in the power of small moments and the importance of following one’s own path. Unlike many of his peers, he deliberately chose Civil Engineering because he was not interested in coding and didn’t want to study solely for the sake of landing a job.

His journey to the Indian Institute of Technology was inspired by his father and uncle, both deeply passionate about their professions. Their dedication motivated him to set a goal worth striving for, and IIT became that dream.

Two mentors, Gaurav Sir and Prabhat Sir, were instrumental in shaping his academic direction. They recognized his potential during his school years and encouraged him to take up the science stream, a decision that would eventually lead him to IIT Bombay.

Now, immersed in the vibrant and challenging campus life, Sparsh emphasizes not underestimating the small moments—whether it’s an insightful conversation, a breakthrough in understanding a concept, or the camaraderie built with friends. For him, these moments are as valuable as the big milestones, shaping both personal growth and academic achievement.