STUDENT & CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
HPAIR- Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations'2021
I was so honored and delighted that I was selected as a Gold delegate for the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) conference 2021, held from 20th August'21 to 24th August'21. This year's theme is "Reinventing with Resilience."
In this conference, HPAIR will bring together a diverse line-up of panelists and distinguished leaders - including the C-Level Executives from The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Amazon, Facebook, Infosys, Malaysia Airlines, Tesla, Noble prize-winning academics, and some notable Harvard professors, and many more leading government officials and celebrities.s and
I, along with five other member participated in Impact Challenge. It was such a learning experience with lot of interactions and networking.
Denmark - India Student Exchange Program
I and 30 other students from India did a student exchange program with students of Aalborg Katedrslskole, Denmark. Under the guidance of Mr Anshul Jain and Mr Jakob Gade, we worked in cross-country groups to know each other better and how we are working to achieve SDG'S. My team and I choose our project on SDG- 6, Clean Water and Sanitation.
Australian Cultural Exchange Program (2019-20)
Students from Australia visited our school to see and understand the lifestyle of people in India. After seeing their keen interest, we took them on a city tour and sightseeing of Delhi monuments. First of all, we welcomed them with a small lunch and showed them live classes in our school. The next day, I along with some other volunteers went to do meditation with Australians as India has one of the best heritage in it. Then my friend Srivastava and I had a gala dinner with them hosted by a junior student of our school. Not only they but I also learnt about Australian culture and style of living from this immersion
Arunachal Pradesh Cultural Exchange Program (2018-19)
A bunch of children from Arunachal Pradesh visited our school for a football match and interaction with the life of people leaving in Delhi. Stakeholders and Eco club members organised an assembly for a cherishable welcome to our school. Our teachers, Mrs Watson and Mrs Pant along with us coordinated a beautiful interaction between boys of our school and Arunachal Pradesh regarding gender equality and the glass ceiling. I learned a lot and shared my experience with my sibling and close friends to instil good values in the youth.
Leadership Immersion Program (2018-19)
I got the opportunity to visit Bahu Akbarpur village in Rohtak under the superb guidance of Br. Steve Rocha, who is the leader of NGO’s Prateek and Nine IS Mine. Students from various other states of India participated in this immersion. This was a three day long trip, which taught me how to open up with people even when you feel not so comfortable with them. I learnt this was a quality possessed by good leaders. I also learnt that inter dependency, social welfare and communication is the key for a successful leader. All these learnings were based on activities rather than theories. This was one of the most memorable experience I ever had.
School Cultural Exchange Program
Russia Trip (2019-20)
My school organised a trip to Russia (Moscow and St. Petersburg) for classes 7 to 12. This trip was not only for enjoyment but an educational one as well. There we got to know about the different culture, festivals and lifestyle. I feel that if tourism between two countries increases so does their relation. Over there I told people about India’s rich culture and heritage. On return I also told my friends about Russian culture. I had broaden my horizon about human life. It was a fulfilling and enthusiastic experience.
Spain & Greece Trip (2018-19)
My school organised a trip to Greece and Spain for the classes 6 to 12. This trip was not only for enjoyment but also for education. There we got to know how different cultures exist, what different festivals they celebrate, their problems and their life style. I feel that if tourism between two countries increases so does their relations too. I told people over there about India’s rich culture and also told my friends after coming here about their culture. It has broadened my horizon about human life. I also got the certificate for the most enthusiastic student on the trip. It was a fulfilling experience.
China Trip (2017-18)
I went on my first International Trip to China for classes 7 to 12. I believed that I had a pretty good understanding of China as a communist country with the fastest growing economy in the world. However, I was not prepared for the magnificent and mind-blowing views from the Great Wall and the Olympic Facilities, the delicious food, and the meaningful conversations with the local students we met. I was humbled to discover a culture that existed for over 4,000 years and people that are friendly and hospitable. As a result, I developed a deeper appreciation for Chinese society, traditions, and way of life.
Edmund Rice Education Australia (2019-20)
Principals, teachers and students from Australia, who were a part of Edmund Rice Education Australia, visited our school to know more about the culture and heritage of India. Under the guidance of Mrs R. Taneja, I got the opportunity to give a description of Indian heritage and culture to our guests. Not only did we tell them about the past of India but also about the present of India and how it is becoming a world leader with its new programs and policies. While researching and practicing for this, I got to know about the programs of India, which increased my general knowledge. It was surely an educating experience.
German - Goa Youth Camp (2017-18)
I was the only student selected from my school for the free international Youth Camp organised by Goethe Institute. Selected students from all over India, Dubai, Nepal, Iran, Srilanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh participated in this camp. It was held in Goa from 03rd November'2017 to 8th November'2017. We participated in various German learning and fun-filled activities.