With the kind of platforms and opportunities that are available for the youth today in the City, there is always the debate on whether they are making full use of it or not.
The notion that the youngsters only care to party or hang out with friends and rarely know the ways of the world, is always there. But at the same time, there have been many who have proved their abilities, have made a name for themselves and even made the City proud by representing it around the world.
On National Youth Day, youngsters tell Metrolife what it means to be part of the youth brigade in the City and what their priorities in life are. Career is one thing that tops their list.
Apart from making good money, most want to have jobs that give them satisfaction as well. "It's so sad that most people end up judging youngsters on external appearances. So many times I have heard people say that 'these days, youngsters have no focus in life'. That's really sad because there is more to us than just partying," says Manisha, a science student.
Chandana, an MBA student, states that there is no ignoring the fact that a large number of youngsters do party and hang out with friends. "But at the same time, they are aware of the fact that to continue to lead a lifestyle like that, they need to study hard and earn well," she adds.
There is also the question of whether they are being taken seriously, be it in their family or when it comes to larger issues pertaining to the society. Many say that it is difficult to get their voice heard. But Chandana defends this by saying that one must be logical and make sense for people to take them seriously.
"Being educated is not only about having a degree but also about how it is applied practically. Also, one has to be aware of what is happening around. I feel if you make sense, people do take the opinions of the youngsters on important issues seriously," she says.
To be a part of the young brigade in a City like Bangalore is also about being be broadminded and being able to accept different cultures, say many. "We are now studying in colleges and schools where we have people from different backgrounds and ethnicities. In a way, Bangalore's youth are more sensitive to people of various cultures and their view points are also influenced by these factors," says Mrithunjay, a B Com student.
But what is lacking in Bangalore's youth today is the will to stand up and voice out their opinions, says Aishwarya, a BBM student. "Somehow, the City is filled with youngsters but that drive to stand up and fight for one's rights is not as much as what you see in other cities," she adds. Krishnan, a BBM student, too adds, "I feel apart from fulfilling one's own responsibilities, as the driving force of the country, one must start contributing more to the country as well."
The notion that the youngsters only care to party or hang out with friends and rarely know the ways of the world, is always there. But at the same time, there have been many who have proved their abilities, have made a name for themselves and even made the City proud by representing it around the world.
On National Youth Day, youngsters tell Metrolife what it means to be part of the youth brigade in the City and what their priorities in life are. Career is one thing that tops their list.
Apart from making good money, most want to have jobs that give them satisfaction as well. "It's so sad that most people end up judging youngsters on external appearances. So many times I have heard people say that 'these days, youngsters have no focus in life'. That's really sad because there is more to us than just partying," says Manisha, a science student.
Chandana, an MBA student, states that there is no ignoring the fact that a large number of youngsters do party and hang out with friends. "But at the same time, they are aware of the fact that to continue to lead a lifestyle like that, they need to study hard and earn well," she adds.
There is also the question of whether they are being taken seriously, be it in their family or when it comes to larger issues pertaining to the society. Many say that it is difficult to get their voice heard. But Chandana defends this by saying that one must be logical and make sense for people to take them seriously.
"Being educated is not only about having a degree but also about how it is applied practically. Also, one has to be aware of what is happening around. I feel if you make sense, people do take the opinions of the youngsters on important issues seriously," she says.
To be a part of the young brigade in a City like Bangalore is also about being be broadminded and being able to accept different cultures, say many. "We are now studying in colleges and schools where we have people from different backgrounds and ethnicities. In a way, Bangalore's youth are more sensitive to people of various cultures and their view points are also influenced by these factors," says Mrithunjay, a B Com student.
But what is lacking in Bangalore's youth today is the will to stand up and voice out their opinions, says Aishwarya, a BBM student. "Somehow, the City is filled with youngsters but that drive to stand up and fight for one's rights is not as much as what you see in other cities," she adds. Krishnan, a BBM student, too adds, "I feel apart from fulfilling one's own responsibilities, as the driving force of the country, one must start contributing more to the country as well."