When the "Uphoria" fades: The day after a college fest
Times of Bennett | Updated: Feb 25, 2026 15:54
Correspondent: Priyanshi Sharma
Long after the music fades, what remains is not the noise butmemories , growth, that lingering laughter and a reminder that sometimes, just three days are enough to change how a campus feels. For three days, our college was unrecognizable it transformed into something greater than our daily lives. Euphoria is not just your normal fest, it is like a universe that is full of music, laughter, dance, chaos, creativity, and connection. German hanger became a concert arena, classrooms turned into rehearsal spaces for days, chaos-filled mic checks, and last-minute dramas. Sleep was optional; adrenaline was not.
But what happens when the stage lights dim? The morning after definitely felt different, a little strange. The campus, once vibrating with energy, excitement, and full of life, now stood unusually quiet. Banners fluttered with the same spark but definitely missed their audience. Once-crowded places were now empty. It was as if the college was catching its breath, as every student was. The aftereffect of the fest is not limited to physical exhaustion, though that is relatable to every person attending.Students returned to classes sleep-deprived, running on caffeine and a heart full of memories. Assignments waited. Attendance mattered again. Reality slowly stepped back in. The body demands rest, but the schedule demands discipline. Yet beyond those tired eyes and sore feet, something beautiful lingered. Friendships deepened, strangers became teammates, small groups turned into bigger ones through dance, and committees that once just operated to do tasks now felt like a family. For organisers, Euphoria left behind a sense of achievement, the kind that comes only after months of stress, miscommunication, and last-minute crises. But what now? What happens to that committee after the fest?
Friendships that began over shared responsibilities now feel unbreakable. Strangers who met as teammates now carry inside jokes only they could understand. Somewhere between the stress and the spotlight, bonds were made.
Now, the next morning, the circle is bigger than usual. "The next morning, honestly felt like an emotional drop. For 3 days, everything was loud, exciting, and full of people, and then suddenly it was just normal again. It felt a little sad, but at the same time I realised how many friendships I built during those days", says Shreya, a student of BAMC. Mohini, another student from TSOM, says, "I did not expect the silence after Euphoria to hit me this much. It felt strange coming back to regular lectures after so much fun. I think what stayed with me most were the friendships- the laughter, the memories, the late-night practices, and the chaos. It was exhausting, but it brought us closer in a way normal college days never do". But behind all these emotions, after the fest, students also observed growth; many stepped out of their comfort zones performing on stage for the first time, managing crowds, and hosting events. Definitely, one of the aftereffects would be to feel proud of the achievements that they saw. For the performers, the next morning leaves behind confidence. The memory of stepping onto a stage and owning it.
The aftermath can be emotionally intense as the “post-fest blues’’ settles in. Normal life can feel unusually slow. The silence feels louder. It disrupts the ordinary. It reminds students that college is not only about attendance and marks. It is also about expression, risk, chaos, creativity and shared moments that don’t appear on transcripts but stay long after graduation. The lights faded. The stage empties. The music drops. Yet Euphoria lingers with blurry photos, in sore throats from cheering too loud, in the pride of pulling off something unforgettable and in the silent understanding that for three days, we lived a little louder in our ordinary lives. The aftereffect is realisation. Uphoria may only last for three days. But its Euphoria will last far longer in every heart.
(The article is written by Priyanshi Sharma, a Semester 4 mass communication student passionate about thoughtful storytelling and expressing meaningful perspectives through her writing)
Long after the music fades, what remains is not the noise but
But what happens when the stage lights dim? The morning after definitely felt different, a little strange. The campus, once vibrating with energy, excitement, and full of life, now stood unusually quiet. Banners fluttered with the same spark but definitely missed their audience. Once-crowded places were now empty. It was as if the college was catching its breath, as every student was. The aftereffect of the fest is not limited to physical exhaustion, though that is relatable to every person attending.
Friendships that began over shared responsibilities now feel unbreakable. Strangers who met as teammates now carry inside jokes only they could understand. Somewhere between the stress and the spotlight, bonds were made.
The aftermath can be emotionally intense as the “post-fest blues’’ settles in. Normal life can feel unusually slow. The silence feels louder. It disrupts the ordinary. It reminds students that college is not only about attendance and marks. It is also about expression, risk, chaos, creativity and shared moments that don’t appear on transcripts but stay long after graduation. The lights faded. The stage empties. The music drops. Yet E
(The article is written by Priyanshi Sharma, a Semester 4 mass communication student passionate about thoughtful storytelling and expressing meaningful perspectives through her writing)
