Introduction
I never saw myself becoming part of NSGC.
When the elections were announced at NIAT NRI University, I was only curious about who would get selected. Then one sir casually asked me to fill out the form, and I did it without really thinking about what it meant. Then I got called for the interview — and suddenly it felt very real.
The Interview That Changed Everything
Walking into that interview room, my hands would not stop shaking.
It was my first interview of any kind and I had no idea what to expect. The questions came and I blanked out on some of them. I was terrified. But somewhere in the middle of it I made a decision: just answer. Right or wrong, it did not matter any more. I gave it my best and walked out at least knowing I had tried.
Three people were selected. I was one of them. I still do not entirely know how.
My First Speech Almost Broke Me
Then came the campaigning.
On day one they sent me to speak in a classroom. I was completely unprepared, and I blanked out in front of everyone. It was embarrassing in the way that stays with you for the rest of the day.
That evening I went home and practised for hours. What I would say. How I would say it. What to do with my hands. I needed to not mess it up again.
The Next Day, in Every Section
The next day I spoke in every single section.
I was still nervous, but this time I was ready, and I could feel the difference immediately. Each speech was better than the one before it. By the end of the day I was not just surviving the speeches — I was actually connecting with the people in the room.
One evening of preparation is what separated those two days.
What Winning Actually Taught Me
When they announced me as an NSGC member, I felt a wave of happiness and confidence I had never felt before.
But it was not really about winning. It was about realising I could do something that absolutely terrified me.
I went from an average student who sat quietly in class to someone who can stand in front of a room and speak. That shift happened for one reason: I forced myself through the discomfort instead of running from it.
The Skills I Have Picked Up Since
Being part of NSGC has taught me things I would never have learnt otherwise:
- Event organisation, from an empty page through to execution
- Managing people and delegating instead of doing everything myself
- Handling pressure and solving problems as they appear
- Building confidence through repeated practice, which is the only method that works
I am not going to pretend it has all been smooth. There have been moments where I felt completely out of my depth. But every single time, I chose to push forward rather than back out.
Conclusion
That is the biggest thing I have learnt at NIAT NRI University: growth happens on the other side of nervousness, not on the safe side of it.
If you are reading this and the thought of standing up in front of a class makes your hands shake — mine did too, and it still worked out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the NSGC selection process like at NIAT NRI University?
It starts with filling out a form after elections are announced, followed by an interview round. In this case three candidates were selected as NSGC members after the interview stage.
Q2. What challenges do students face during NSGC campaigning?
Campaigning means speaking in classrooms to promote yourself. This student blanked out completely during her first speech on day one, practised for hours that evening, and returned the next day to speak confidently in every section.
Q3. What skills can you gain from being part of NSGC?
Event organisation from planning to execution, managing people and delegating tasks, handling pressure and solving problems on the fly, and building confidence through repeated public speaking.
Q4. Is NSGC leadership only for naturally confident students?
No. This member describes herself as a previously average student who sat quietly in class and was terrified during her first interview and first speech. She grew into the role through practice, not natural confidence.
Q5. How do you prepare for a classroom campaign speech?
Her method after failing once: practise for hours — the words, the delivery, and what to do with your hands — then speak as many times as possible, because each speech improves on the last.