The students felt sympathy for the poor conditions of stray cows in their community that were abandoned and neglected. They organized several awareness efforts, including a peace march with slogans about caring for stray cows, performing plays in public areas like markets and train stations, and collecting food to feed the cows. The document emphasizes that real change requires determination and a strong will to make changes in one's own life rather than just waiting and hoping for others to enact change.