Description of the experience:Swappers Stop was an event where in exchange for usable items, like clothes, books, accessories, etc, each individual received credit points which they may use to exchange again for the items others have poured in on the day of the event. The main aim of this event was to actually practice sustainability […]
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Crocheting (Creativity)
Description of the experience:My great grandmother always encouraged me to learn how to crochet as she considered it to be one of the most essential skills for survival. During Covid-19, I had additional time to explore new activities, which is when crocheting really caught my eye. I could relate it to my great-grandmother’s words and […]
Yoga and Meditation (Activity)
Introduction: I have always wanted to try something new when it comes to improving my mental health. IB definitely has been a rigorous course where it requires one to have high levels of time management skills, something that I have to improve on. When I came across this opportunity I knew I had to be […]
Arts Club CAS Project (Creativity and Service)
Youtube Link of the reflection
Baking and Cooking (Creativity and Activity)
Description of the experience: Baking and Cooking has always been my way of letting go of the mundane routine of homework, deadlines, and assessments. CAS offered me a platform to exercise my love for baking and cooking more frequently and thus I obliged. I baked cakes and an array of other items over the course […]
Peer Learning Assistance Program (Service)
Description of the experience: Peer Learning Assistants(PLA) is a program that requires volunteers of grade 11 to have one on one sessions with students of grades 9 and 10 regarding the subjects they are struggling or need help with. I had volunteered in this and was allotted a student who needed help with the subject, […]
Farewell- Volunteer in the Decoration team( Creativity)
Description of the experience: I was given the opportunity to contribute and make Farewell for grade 12 a memorable day. My role was to help with the decoration and setup of the event. I also exhibited my management skills on the day and helped with the backstage tasks. I got the chance to develop a […]
Voice Record a Story (Service)
Description of the experience: Team Everest is a group of passionate philanthropists and volunteers who work together to make a difference. I became a part of this community by volunteering for one of their events which facilitated reading short stories and books for blind children who are unable to have access to these books because […]
Indian Dance Quest Workshop (Activity)
Description of the experience: The Indian Dance Quest Workshop was held with the purpose of celebrating traditional dance forms including Shastriya and Lok Nritya like Garba, Bharatnatyam, Mohiniyattam, etc. Out of all the choices I had, I opted to learn more about Mohiniyattam. I have been doing Bharatnatyam for 7 years and counting now, through […]
Wilderness India-Monsoon Escape and Beach Cleaning (Activity and Service)
Description of the experience: Wilderness India is an organization that conducts camps that bring people close to nature. I was a part of the Monsoon Escape camp where we trekked to Bhigu Waterfall and then visited the Maya Devi Temple. I have been on a few treks before which were easy and in my comfort […]