ACTIVITIES 2025 - 2026

Ice-Breaker Session

July 12, 2025 Attendees: 7

The session featured fun activities like Introduction Circle, Meme Completion, Song Translation, Mafia Game, and 2 Truths 1 Lie to foster bonding and interpersonal connections. The event was well-received and successfully strengthened campus camaraderie.

BGMI Tournament Report

August 24, 2025 Attendees: 30

The BGMI One Match Tournament provided students a competitive and skill-enhancing gaming experience. Preparations included poster circulation, registrations, and technical checks. The match ran from 9:10 PM to 9:45 PM, with Bilal Vindhani winning and Shaurya Bhandari as runner-up. The event encouraged focus, decision-making, and sportsmanship, receiving enthusiastic participation and positive feedback. Students suggested future squad matches for added engagement, marking the tournament a successful and enjoyable initiative.

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ACTIVITIES 2024-2025

Stationery Distribution for Cancer Kids

Date: 14th November 2024
Organized by: Hostelite Association in collaboration with the Robin Hood Army
Venue: Dr. Ernest Borges Memorial Home, Bandra (East)
Attendees: 9

On the occasion of Children’s Day, the Hostelite Association, in partnership with the Robin Hood Army, organized a heartfelt stationery distribution drive for children undergoing cancer treatment. Held at Dr. Ernest Borges Memorial Home, the event aimed to support the children’s education and spark their creativity through the donation of essential stationery items.

The initiative brought smiles and joy to the young patients, fostering hope and encouragement in their daily lives. Volunteers interacted warmly with the children, creating a memorable and uplifting experience for all involved.

This intra-collegiate event highlighted the significance of community service and reflected the Hostelite Association’s continued commitment to meaningful social impact.

Investing for Millennials Seminar

DATE: 27th November 2024
ATTENDEES: 47
NAME OF THE SPEAKER: Mr. Purv Shah

The Hostelite Association Club of HR College, in collaboration with the BFM Committee, organized a seminar on "Investing for Millennials" on 27th November 2024. The seminar was held offline at HR College from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm and featured Mr. Purv Shah, a renowned Investment Consultant and Financial Markets Facilitator with over 19 years of expertise.

The event aimed to educate students about financial planning, smart investment strategies, and wealth management tailored to the needs of millennials.

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ACTIVITIES 2023-2024

VISIT TO PAWNA LAKE

September 2-3, 2023         Venue: Pawna Lake, Maval Region, Maharashtra

The Hostel Association of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics embarked on a recreational journey to Pawna Lake Camping, a pristine natural wonder in the Maval region of Maharashtra. This memorable visit was made possible through the dedicated efforts of Ms. Charvi Gada and Mr. Vicky Karnani, who guided and enlightened the participants on the significance of preserving this ecological gem.

Additionally, adventure activities such as boating and trekking allowed participants to connect with the serene surroundings. The visit not only fostered a sense of responsibility towards nature but also provided a rejuvenating experience for all involved. Pawna Lake, with its serene surroundings, served as the base camp for the adventure. Students enjoyed the trek to Lohagad fort for the panoramic views of the Sahyadri Mountains and a chance to explore its history. This visit to Pawna Lake served as a reminder of the importance of preserving our natural treasures and promoting responsible tourism.

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ACTIVITIES 2022-2023

SONDAI FORT TREK

February 13, 2023         Attendees: 87

The Hostel Association of H.R. College of Commerce & Economics organized a full-day trek to Sondai Fort. Ms. Charvi Gada and Mr. Vicky Karnani accompanied the students on this tiresome yet exciting trek. The trip commenced from the college campus at 6:30 AM with a total of 85 students along with 2 professors.

The trekking group reached Sondai Fort and after a briefing and a warm-up session, the trekking began. Throughout the day, all the students sauntered through the woods and rejuvenated themselves by rebuilding their relationship with nature. It not only helped them reconnect with their inner selves but also helped develop endurance and confidence.

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ACTIVITIES 2019-2020

Seminar on Gender Sensitivity - Norms, Biases & Stereotypes

August 8, 2019

The seminar on “Gender Sensitivity - Norms, Biases and Stereotypes” was conducted by Ms. Priya Tiwari from Red Dot Foundation, with 100 students attending.She started her session with a wonderful presentation on “Safecity” which operates under the Red Dot Foundation. She spoke about gender sensitivity and norms about gender that have been prevailing in the society and how it affects an individual at a psychological level. The difference between the sex and the gender of a person was also made clear.

Ms. Tiwari highlighted how bollywood and advertisement agencies portray women and how this has led to a preconceived notion of their status in the society. She spoke on the need for early identification and intervention of depression in women dealing with such issues and the mental health of women. She shared a couple of incidents regarding how to be confident in public and thus being a responsible and alert citizen.

Then she gave presentation on sexual harassment faced by women in workplace and college which was very informative throwing light on the types of harassment, the specific laws to combat it and concerned authorities who would implement such laws and provide justice.

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