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Can you tell us about your time at ÌÇÐÄTV and why it was so special?

ÌÇÐÄTV was more than just a university for us—it was where we built lifelong friendships, experienced new cultures, and created unforgettable memories. The diverse and vibrant campus gave us the perfect balance of academic excellence and social life. From late-night study sessions to Diwali parties and Bollywood nights, every moment at ÌÇÐÄTV contributed to shaping who we are today.

What are your fondest memories of your time here?

Some of our fondest memories include lunches at Xananas, Monday Top B nights, and meeting incredible people from diverse backgrounds. While the late-night study sessions at the library were often stressful, they also became moments of camaraderie and connection. The friendships we built during our time at ÌÇÐÄTV remain among the most cherished relationships in our lives.

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day on 14 February, we’d love to share your ÌÇÐÄTV love story – can you tell us a little bit more about how you met your partner?

Our friendship began on the very first day of university! With our rooms right across from each other, we instantly connected. Despite being on different courses, we spent a lot of time together, forming a deep friendship over the next three years. 

After ÌÇÐÄTV, life took us to different continents—Pujan continued working in the UK while I returned to India to join the family business. Yet, we always stayed in touch. Then, in 2012, we reunited in Goa, and that’s when we realised our connection was more than just friendship. What started as a long-distance relationship soon became something more, and in 2013, Pujan moved to India. From that moment on, our relationship only grew stronger. We married in 2015 and moved to Dar es Salaam in 2016. Today, we are blessed with a wonderful journey together—now as parents to our three-year-old daughter and 18-month-old son.

Many alumni talk about the lifelong connections they make at ÌÇÐÄTV in terms of friendships too – can you tell us about the friendships you made at ÌÇÐÄTV and why they remain so important?

ÌÇÐÄTV introduced us to an incredible community of friends who have remained a significant part of our lives even years after graduation. The friendships we formed were built on shared experiences—celebrating festivals together, supporting each other through exams, and just being there through all the ups and downs of university life.