Delhi Professor’s Text to a Student is Going Viral 

Delhi University has made its name in the news of the day as a professor sent a heart-touching text to one of their students that became viral and won over the hearts of the entire social media due to its message of care and balance. The straightforward and sympathetic response of Dr. Kavita Kamboj, Assistant Professor, Kirori Mal College, has created a much-needed discourse surrounding the welfare of the student and the involvement of teachers in contemporary education.

 

The Viral Message

In an empathetic and caring response to a student who submitted his assignment at 3:49 am, Dr. Kavita Kamboj sent a text to the student emphasising that health should be the priority and asked not to  sacrifice sleep to meet deadlines. Her text was a beautiful one, “You have done a wonderful job. Just one request, you don’t need to work long hours. You can always make extra time without giving up your sleep. If you sacrifice your rest for work, it makes no sense. I am always here for any help. Give me a call after having a good sleep and breakfast”.

 

Reaction of Netizens 

She later posted this text on Linkedin and apparently for all good reasons it went viral. The post attracted the interest of hundreds of people, students, teachers and professionals where everyone praised Dr. Kamboj approach. Appreciations were flooding in, people acknowledged that they often sacrifice their health to work. One comment read, “Empathy has long been missing in our classrooms– teachers like you show what real guidance means”. Most of them admitted to their struggle with burnout and praised the professor who changed the focus toward self-care and balance.

 

The Message’s Impact

The response of Dr. Kamboj was more than comforting to one student and a bold warning call to other campuses that mental and physical health are more important than hustling to get good grades. Her viral post has stressed that burnout is not a badge of honour and students should only take as much as they can reasonably manage. Students have also shared their side of stories telling that they tend to forget about themselves when it comes to meeting deadlines, submit projects, internships, and work pressure, and that this was a reminder to slow down and breathe reevaluating their priorities. 

 

In the country where sleepless nights are often seen as a sign of dedication,  the words of Dr. Kamboj through her viral linkedin post reached the right audience and has brought in sight a new perspective to the education system. Her kind reply to the student about how well-being is much more important than deadlines is encouraging both educators and students to adopt healthier and happier learning conditions. With the increasing focus on mental health in the academic circles of India, these examples of teacher-student empathy lead to the creation of a role model that all individuals can imitate.

 

Delhi University’s professors are surely making a difference in the narrative through little but considerate gestures, which are ensuring that the students feel heard, supported, and valued.