What things I should keep in mind while starting my first year at IIT Kanpur?

While starting your first year at IIT Kanpur you can be prepared for many things in advance that will give you a good start in the college

• Put your academics before everything, even extracurricular activities. Nothing I repeat nothing is worth it if your academic performance is poor. 
• Listen to the advice of your seniors but only pay heed to those which you feel are right. Don’t believe anyone blindly as they are both your best friends and worst enemies.
• Follow your passion, explore your interests, and do everything you can while you are at it.
• Building a genuine resume that is impactful yet portrays you just the way you are without any exaggerations. 
•  Stop running after PoRs as they do little to add value to your resume
• Socialize well and develop an extrovert personality. Be bold and confident with your opinions. 
• Don’t skip classes at any cost, no matter how useless they seem.
• Manage your time well. You will be surrounded by fun activities and distractions but balance your studies and extracurricular in such a way that your grades aren’t affected.

For starters, these points will help you kick-start a smooth college life at IIT Kanpur!