Disha College Report – August 2018

Orientation Programs (PDP)

The powerful introduction proved not only to be thought-provoking, but also convinced the students that the workshop was going to be unique. The 45-minute Yoga session conducted by the trained Yoga master lifted their spirits and the energy level. The group counseling sessions helped the students introspect and stressed the importance of enhancing positivity, deflecting the distractions and having right attitude towards life to reach success. The information-packed ‘Namaste India’ quiz rekindled the fire of patriotism in the minds of the students. The inspirational visuals and the interactions proved to be highly impactful and underlined the importance of contribution to the society. Then, the indoor games conveyed the importance of alertness and the power of body language. The outdoor Army games brought out their communication, leadership, decision-making and team-building skills. The final sessions highlighted on the qualities of a successful student and defined what true success is.

The workshop was well received and left the students wanting for more. From the feedback, it was heartening to note that many students are undergoing gradual transformation and thus, Disha is motivated to reach a greater number of students in the coming days.

Level 2 Workshop

Level 2 Workshop was conducted for the II-Year students in Maharani Lakshmi Ammani College.

It was a pleasant surprise for Disha to note that the students remembered the training team as well as the Level 1 activities and messages. The participants found the Advanced Yoga to be much more enjoyable and relaxing. ‘The Reach the Sky’ program focused on higher level of self-awareness, developing a growing mindset, strengthening of character and leading an aspirational life through interactions, stories and activities. The information provided on Indian history through ‘Activity Quiz’ made them swell with pride. The Debate session conducted with the aid of heart-touching visuals emphasized the importance of harmony with self, family and the society. The sitting games provided the required relaxation, followed by the physical games that not just included army games, but also many team building exercises that demanded team cooperation and creativity. The final talk on five important values, carefully packaged with ample anecdotes and real-life examples took the students to the height of inspiration.

The transformation of the students was apparent not only through verbal and written feedback, but has resulted in theformation of a volunteer group involving huge number of girls wanting to volunteer in ‘VivekaVikasa’, a value education initiative for schools.

Induction Programs

Disha had an opportunity to interact with more than 2750 students across various colleges in Bangalore and Mysore through induction programs.

A brief yoga acted as an energizer and motivated the students to include yoga as a part of their lifestyle. The ‘Reach the Sky’ program focused on higher level of self-awareness, developing a growing mindset, strengthening of character and leading an aspirational life through interactions, stories and activities. ‘Namaste India’ quiz excited the participants and uncovered their buried patriotism that reached its peak. The sitting games tested the mental alertness of the students. The Audio-Visual Interaction inspired the students to contribute more to the society and experience the joy of giving. In few institutions Disha also conducted sessions on Time Management, Priority Management, Values as the foundation of Life, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, SMART Goals etc.

The feedback received was extremely encouraging and the students as well as the faculty members appreciated the uniqueness of the program. Disha aims to conduct more such induction programs and be instrumental in giving a memorable start to their college life.