My Journey through Prayas

Chapter 1

Well let me start with what I how I got into it first. :)
I first read about it in the information brochure I received on being selected in IIT Kanpur. Well it was a simple info that this club is under Presidential council and teaches underprivileged kids. Well I wished then only that I wanted to have an experience with it. Then I came to campus and I think on 3rd day Arvind Kothari, the Student Gymkhana president of IIT Kanpur was telling about the clubs here. He told about Prayas very enthusiastically and asked all of us,"How many of you would go here". I am not exaggerating in saying that atleast 70% people raised their hands. Well then orientation period ended and the "INTERACTION Period" had its own impact and I definitely forgot everything about it. In the December vacations I saw a mail in the Inbox(one in around 80 unread mails) about Prayas and it needing volunteers. This freshened my memory of the earlier 2 acquaintance with the name. And I decided this time that now I cannot forget to go there. Well I reached campus, unloaded my bags(filled with stuff given by mother) and got into refreshment with wing. Next day was registration and we had the first experience of running around completely on our own and get work done. Tired and no energy I didn't go that day too. Next day turned out to be my birthday. And I was a popular member among my friends so no free time that day too. But at last next day I did go to SAC 206.

Chapter 2