Dear BITSians,

This week, BITSAA is giving you an opportunity to share the experiences which made one of your fellow BITSians  your hero. We are unraveling the stories which might have got buried in the sands of time. Today, we bring to you two of the amazing stories we received- one has been shared with us by by Arpit Agrawal (BITS, Pilani – Pilani Campus) and the other by a student of BITS, Pilani – Goa Campus.

BITSian Hero: Dr. G Raghurama Sir
by Arpit Agrawal

“The first chance to know of Sir was in 3rd year when he came to our common room inviting feedback. Unusual to such meetings he had brought the entire team along. Not just that all suggestions were being noted down by the respective staff member. I found myself lucky for a leader with such an active participation. My friends told that right from the moment of joining Sir took it as personal duty. Once it so happened that I heard of a fellow going through a personal problem. I wrote to Sir as helping him required administrative support. As a happy surprise, he gave us time promptly, the mail was replied at 4 AM. Similarly he once helped me with an administrative formality which was facing resistance otherwise.

In all, though I am quite young to appreciate a senior BITS authority yet I feel he will always make BITS ecosystem a brighter place.”

BITSian Hero: Dhilbhar Roshan
by Anonymous

“Not a story but just a small incident. I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder at present which was diagnosed as depression in college days. In the last sem in CH1, there was a particularly difficult week when I was severely depressed and couldn’t get out of bed. Infused with alcohol and drugs, going out of the room was impossible and I’d been hungry for a couple of days. I was virtually trapped. Also, couldn’t disclose this condition to anyone as I didn’t want questions.

Dhilbhar lived in my corridor. As a last resort, I sort of asked him to get some food. I had no money. I think he saw my situation. He didn’t ask any questions. He simply got me food. I can’t tell you how big the gesture was for someone in that condition.”

We urge you all to bring out the Hidden Heroes from your BITSian life, who have made a difference in your life, and  share your story with us  on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with hashtags: #BITSAA #BITSiansDay #BITSHeroes by 22nd July 2017. Alternatively, you can also fill out this form to send your story. We will feature the best stories on our social media channels and BITSAA blog.