Fr. Errol Fernandes, SJ, Vice-Principal of St. Xavier’s College (Commerce) with a beautiful presentation explained to us the history and legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola (Founder of the Society of Jesus) through which he gave us important values and the Jesuit Ethos to inculcate in our lives. The one hour session by Fr. Terrence Quadros educated and inspired the students to apply creativity in their day to day growth, to create self awareness and to be responsible media profession.
 An ice-breaker session conducted by Fr. Gordon Daniells involved a series of interactive and fun filled games which helped the fresher’s at XIC get acquainted with each other.
- Lionel Pinto (AM 2010)

When I entered the gates of XIC, I made a promise to myself. I promised myself that I’d remained focused, focused enough to absorb as much knowledge as I could from all around this coveted institute. And that I did, I managed to have the best 9 months of my life.
 - Aditi Mohile (AM 09-10)

At XIC, I have learnt of new things that have enriched my understanding of the world around me. As I am about to set foot in the outside world, I feel empowered to be an XIC alumnus (Soon).
- Yashad Kirtane (AM 09-10)

I have long wanted to be a part of Xavier’s - I got an opportunity to live my dream by getting into the Advertising & Marketing course at XIC. I am glad to say that this journey has indeed been a memorable one. The learning’s at XIC, the course curriculum and the activities have all made my stint at XIC a very eventful experience.
- Subita Chaddha (AM 09-10)

The group assignments have been very good, especially in Ad-Filmmaking. I enjoyed the process of working together in a team, discussing and leading the team to creating an outstanding submission across modules.
- Ayesha Chauhan (AM 09-10)

XIC aims at grooming students to be professionals who contribute to global wellbeing. For this, it is very important that we adhere to basic human values, which are also the foundation of XIC. XIC has enriched me, not only academically, but also as a human being. My interaction with fellow-students and faculty has left me with fine memories and values to last me a lifetime! I owe a lot to XIC…
- Danielle Moniz (AM 09-10)

I truly believe that professional behavior is of prime important in whatever field we choose to be employed, and for me, a display of professional conducts started at XIC.
- Riddhi Kapoor (AM 09-10)

Alumni Meet
The final event was a joint alumni meet, organized for all the courses, as several dignitaries such as Lata Hegde, Sanskar Desai, Velly Thevar and Siddhartha Butalia were introduced by Jeanne DeSa, Alumni Relations. They encouraged the students to work hard yet enjoy the year ahead, advising us to “drop our ifs”, discard passivity and adopt the role of leaders in society. Personally speaking, I think I speak for the entire JR batch as well as other courses, as I thank the entire XIC for organizing this three day orientation, welcoming us all in, making us a part of their great history. I leave you with a quote from Ms. Jane Swamy, as she succinctly put it, “to read is to lead, to lead is to read.”
- Priyanka Sharma ( JR 2010)

My months at XIC have been a fantastic learning ground, providing me with ample opportunities to grow, and my attempt throughout has been to make the best use of them.
- Karina Aggarwal (JR  09-10)

I have endeavored to attain the high standards of professional excellence XIC is known for. I have acquired a robust skill set, which will help me in both, my professional and personal life. I will carry forward the legacy of XIC; by seeking knowledge, I will strive to embolden the institute’s mission of nurturing global citizens through education.
- Ushamrita Choudhary (JR 09-10)

My activities and academic work are testament to the values and criteria set by the Xavier Institute of Communications.
- Tanya Siqueira (JR 09-10)

I joined XIC because I heard it is the best communication institute in India. XIC taught me to communicate with people and professionals; it prepared me for a career.
- Vijay Shinde (MJ 09-10)

I came to know about XIC through ex-students and so joined it. The Print Module was very nice, the projects were most exciting, and the course offered practical knowledge. I have already recommended the course to others.
- Chaitali Joshi (MJ 09-10)

I joined XIC because of its reputation and through the recommendations of alumni. I acquired a lot of communication skills; knowledge in the electronic module would have enhanced my careers further.
- Pooja Damle (MJ 09-10)

Finally, quotes made by the speakers:
Quoting David Brinkley – “Happiness of life depends on quality of thought. “Only thing that can’t be recycled is wasted time” “Growing up is mainly growing out of our comfort zones” “The goal is not to run faster than others but to run one’s own fastest” “Make friends with students from other courses as this might be the only time you’d get to interact with them.” “Know the rules break them, go berserk with creativity”
- Simran Singh (FT 2010)

I was looking for a course in film-making after completing my graduation and I found that XIC offers one of the best! The film course has given a strong foundation as well as confidence which are very much required in the industry. I was able to decide which area of film-making I wanted to make a career in, after finishing the course I got placed from XIC..
- Disha Nayak(FT 09-10)

The Film course has given me the confidence to handle work and tackle pressure apart from imparting the craft of film making. The past one year has been an enriching experience. The institute has given the best exposure that one can get in 10 months. That apart, it has given me good memories of an amazing batch - FT 09-10!
- Sairam S. ( FT 09-10)

XIC has prepared me well for my career. Apart from technical knowhow XIC also helped me understand the dynamics under which a unit or crew operates. I would definitely recommend the Film / TV & Video Production Course to others. It helped me understand the qualities and values that constitute a successful professional..
- Vijay Prateek Modekurti (FT 09-10)

The PR course has given me that extra edge not only to survive in the media industry, but also to give it all I can.
- Karishma Desai (PR 09-10)

XIC has been a great learning experience and has contributed tremendously towards my professional and personal growth.
- Sonali Walia (09-10)

Fr. Lawrie’s speech was very current and relevant to today’s times and I really liked the way the theme of Biodiversity was woven into his speech. I also enjoyed the way he used music (Raise me Up) to recognize God’s role in our lives. He ended with the message “Unity in Diversity,” which is extremely important to all of us who live in a plural and multiethnic country.

Jane Swamy, Dean of Studies
Ms. Swamy’s speech was unique in the sense that she actually gave us examples of how people can be creative (by quoting David Brinkley). At the same time, she also gave us examples of inspirational people like Ramnath Goenka, Editor of the Indian Express. She stressed the role of honesty and integrity in our work, which I thought was a great way to welcome us to the world of responsible media communicators.
- Gayatri Ganesh ( PR 2010)