The year ahead
What we get up to
A rough map of our year. Exact dates land in the group each semester — but this is the rhythm of festivals, food and community you're joining.
- AUG
Orientation Session
A proper sit-down for the incoming batch: what the first semester actually demands, who to ask about what, and the questions nobody tells you to ask. Pairs with the written guide.
- SEP
India Food Fest
Regional cooking from across the country, made by students rather than caterers. The whole point is that everyone finds something that tastes like where they're from.
- OCT
Garba Celebration
Navratri falls 11-20 October this year. Dandiya sticks out, everyone dressed up, and the music does not stop early — one of the most joyful evenings of the semester.
- NOV
Diwali Celebration
The big one, around 8 November. Lights, performances, a feast, and the whole Olin community turning up — well beyond just us. Bring the ethnic wear you packed.
- JAN
Pongal Celebration
The South Indian harvest festival, mid-January. Sweet pongal, sugarcane and a warm start to the spring semester.
- FEB
India Club Networking Gala
Our most formal night of the year: alumni, recruiters and current students in one room. Bring a suit and bring questions — this is where referrals actually begin.
- MAR
Holi Celebration
Colours, music and warmth as the year winds down — and a send-off for the batch heading out into the working world.
- ALL YEAR
Movie Nights
New releases and old favourites on a big screen, with far too much popcorn. The lowest-effort way there is to meet the batch.
- ALL YEAR
Fun Evenings in STL
Bowling, dinners out, day trips and whatever someone proposes in the group chat. St. Louis is a lot more fun than it gets credit for.
Exact dates land in the group each semester.[ calendar link ]
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