ISD Culture
DSK ISD has an innovative and unique curriculum, where students work in design studios, 2D and 3D labs, creative room, workshop, and real projects with companies, which is similar to and therefore in sync with the professional world. At ISD, every year, we organize several Masterclasses and invite many excellent designers. At DSK ISD, our graduated students have more than one year of professional experience!
At DSK ISD, in 4th year and 5th year, the students have to go through two 6 months internships. During each of these two internships the students have the time to understand and work on real projects with the support of professional designers.
Discover Pune
Pune is known to be one of the most youthful and happening cities in our country. Pune, the 'Oxford of the East', has a literacy rate of 71%. It's not surprising to see that Pune is home to numerous top ranking educational institutes like the Pune University, Symbiosis, AFMC, Fergusson and Wadia which attracts students from all over the world. Pune is also heralded as the cultural capital of the country because of its culturally rich heritage. Shaniwarwada, Aga Khan Palace, Sinhagad fort etc stand testimony to this.
Living in Pune in itself is a wonderful experience. This cosmopolitan city gives you a chance to interact with people from all over the country. Keep reading to learn more about this vibrant city called Pune...
Hangout spots
A wise man said, "Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be", so why not make it fun? Pune is one place where you can live out your every dream. Be it your love for movies, a taste for various cuisines, or simply relax, Pune has something for everyone. With multiplexes like E-Square and Inox in every part of the city you don't have to go far to catch your favorite movie. SGS, Jewel Square are just some of the malls that'll keep you shopping till you drop (and probably even after that).
If you are looking for clothes and accessories which will be easy on your pocket, head to F.C road, M.G road or Koregaon Park. These are the very places where youngsters pick up fashion from.
If you simply want to relax in the midst of nature, a short drive away from the city is all you need. Mulshi Dam, Lonavala, Sinhagad Fort are some of the beautiful getaway destinations Pune has to offer.
The Osho Ashram and Iyengar Institute attract a lot of foreign tourists, many of whom go on to make Pune their home. Such is the charm of this city.
Climate
Pune enjoys a moderate climate with low humidity. Summers begin from early March and last until June with sun blazing down but unlike in the Northern parts of India, mornings and evenings are cool and comfortable even in the summers. The temperature ranges from 20 degrees to 38 degrees.
Monsoons are four months long and start in mid June until September. Umbrellas and raincoats are a must. Winter season lasts from November to January and is moderate compared to the other parts of India. Light woolens are needed and the temperature goes down to 8 degrees.
Eating Out
Puneites are very fond of eating out and during the weekends after 8 pm, it is very difficult to find a place in all good eateries. The restaurants big and small are all clean and cater to all budgets and tastes. Most of the restaurants in the city serve multi cuisine menu, as there are number of domestic and international professionals visiting the city. Besides there is a large student population from all corners of India and abroad.
Must Eat
Breakfast / Lunch at Vaishali - Vaishali is one of the most popular restaurant among the student community of Pune, Situated on the Fergusson College Road.
Biryani at Blue Nile - a quaint, old-world, down-to-earth, high turnover, no-frills, old-world "heritage" eatery of Pune located near the GPO opposite the Nucleus Mall.
Vada Pav on FC Road.
Patties at Hindustan Bakery - Hindustan Bakery Vegetable Patties are inimitable, superb to taste and matchless in quality - they taste divinely lip-smacking and are wholesome yet not heavy on the stomach.
Bakar Vadi, Shrikhand at Chitales - Try authentic crispy Maharashtrian Bakar Wadi, Shrikhand, Samosas and other sweets at Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale near Mahatma Phule Mandi.
Must Drink
Mastani, Pune's Favourite Thirst Quencher!
Masala Chas at a stall
Sugarcane juice in Parlor
Shopping
Shopping in Pune has always been a craze, now with a profusion of malls; the craze has only gone up several notches. While traditional shopping areas like MG Road, Camp and FC Road continue to attract hordes, the city's conventional business district Shukrawar Peth, Tulsi Baug, Laxmi Road and Ravivar Peth are the haunt of wholesalers and those looking for traditional items.
