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Goa. Sun. Sand. Beaches. Waves. Summer. Cultural Fest. BITS Pilani Goa Campus. If you think some of those phrases are odd ones out, don't worry. Waves summer 2009 - the cultural fest of BITS Pilani Goa Campus, slated to take place in March 2009 will provide you an amalgamation of all of them.

Are you a college student? Do you represent your college in any cultural activity? Have you been yearning to add the coveted 'kickass trip to goa' on your been-there-done-that list? All that aside, do you just want to have fun? If you've answered in affirmative to any of those questions, read on. Even if you have not, read on. You have to. You just have to.

The largest culfest in Goa - Waves, hosted by BITS Pilani Goa Campus has seen stellar growth (exponential would be a better way to describe it, but.... (note to self : must not exhibit 'engineering student' characteristics)) over the past 4 years. Waves is sponsored by most of the you-know-whos when it comes to brands and companies, and the numbers seem to be increasing. It invites participation from colleges spanning the length and breadth of the country (Waves went national, ainnit?)

Formally Waves is :
Cultural events - Dance, Drama, Music, Fashion Parade, Mr. and Ms. Waves yadda, etc, yadda, etc....

Special Nights - From the best on-the-brink-of-fame bands from all over the country participating in Sea Rock to professional performances by Musicians and DJs to (watch this space).....

Informals, Games, Food stalls - Pet Pooja, Make a fool out of yourself for a stupid t shirt/goodie, A chance to make money (okay, i'll admit that the chances of you losing are more than winning, buy hey, you do have a chance, right)

And a lot more which does not seem at the top of my head (yes, I don't dig too deep, especially while blogging for DePP).

Holistically, Waves is something inexplicable. It is a unique experience, which is beyond tangible realms (you being a BITSian or non BITSian is inconsequential).
BITSians putting in their heart and soul to make the festival a success, students from all over India battling it out during the day (or watching the battle, if you're intelligent enough to sit back and laugh at them) and chilling out at night, bitching, appreciating, fitting in tourism plans with participation, freeloading (lots of goodies to be 'won', read : doled out by sponsors), making plans to set up base in Goa (cheap alcohol has its side effects) and a lot more (actually, I just can't think of more things to write in here).

[gloat]My advice is very precious. Most people who have followed it have been extremely successful in life. I am taking the liberty of doling it out on a public blog. So... ladies and gentlemen.....behold....[/gloat]here comes my advice -
Start convincing your college authorities and parents already! Also, if possible, chalk out a nice tourism plan around your whole 'official purpose' trip. Also, do check out the WAVES website at: http://www.bits-waves.org/

Anmol