Dubai Global Immersion Programme: Towards Global Knowledge and Exposure
The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies successfully completed the Dubai Global Immersion Programme by collaborating with the Ureka Education Group from January 17 to January 23, 2023. The programme featured 49 students and two faculty/staff members and provided the opportunity to explore three cities in UAE: Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.
Industry Visits to Gracia Group, Siemens HQ, Masdar Sustainable City in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park, Apple, Intel Innovation Centre, Global Village, and Fintech Hive in Dubai were the highlights of the programme. Students also attended short courses & workshops on Digital Marketing, social media, AI & #ML and 3D printing. They experienced the advanced infrastructure and technological advancements of the UAE. The Dubai immersion programme helped them overcome cultural, food, and diversity barriers. The one-week global immersion programme allowed them to understand, learn, and cope with global knowledge and technological developments.
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UMMI Indonesia Immersion Programme: Enriching Global Perceptions
The UMMI Indonesia Immersion Programme has been successfully completed by the Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies in collaboration with Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi. The ten-day global immersion programme featured nine students and one staff member from January 19 to January 28, 2023.
A grand opening and closing ceremony were held for the students of SRM AP. A short course on Bahasa Language, Indonesian Economics, and PencakSilat-Martial Arts was done as part of the programme. Sessions with Science & Technology, Law, Administrative Sciences, and Humanities departments were also conducted. A tour of the most pleasant and historically significant areas of Sukabumi, an excursion to the UNESCO Global GeoparkCiletuh, an exploration of Jakarta, a Soccer competition etc., were the other attractions of the programme.
Students got to experience the hosting country’s rich history and cultural diversity, unique foods, and languages while being accompanied by its warm and welcoming people.
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IMUN Appreciation for Students at International Conference in Vietnam
Students of SRM University-AP exhibited incredible talent at the conference organised by the International Model United Nations (IMUN) at the British University in Vietnam from March 11 to 14, 2023. The international conference has been conducted in collaboration with UNICEF, UNO, and UN Women. University students from 35 countries participated in the four-day long conference.
Durgapraveen, Eeshitha, Sahana, Navya, Praveen Kumar, Venugopal, Satwik Suhas, Nitish, Rameez and Satwik Sai were the students of SRM University-AP who participated in the conference. Students prepared detailed draft copies on contemporary social issues and engaged in group discussions with students from different countries to showcase their potential. Along with students from other countries, they presented a report with details on social problems like cancer treatment, mental health problems, and child marriage and their solutions. The committee considered these the best presentations and handed over certificates of appreciation. Pro-Chancellor, Dr P Sathyanarayanan; Vice Chancellor, Prof. Manoj K Arora; Director of International Relations and Higher Studies, Dr Naga Swetha Pasupuleti; and others praised the students who made the varsity’s voice heard at the international conference.
The conference was part of the 4-day Vietnam Immersion Programme organised by the Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies of SRM AP. The programme featured 10 students from the university. Diplomatic Talk from the embassies on recent global issues, MUN 101 and Training Sessions for the participants, Paper presentations on UNDP, WHO, UNSC, UNICEF, UNWoman & UNESCO, Social Night, cultural exchange, and networking with global participants, and Educational City Tour to explore the capital city, Hanoi were the highlights of the immersion programme.
Semester Abroad Programme- Spring 2024
Embarking on a semester abroad is an unparalleled adventure that broadens horizons, challenges perspectives, and opens the door to a world of endless possibilities. A Semester Abroad Programme beckons students to immerse themselves in a tapestry of cultural diversity, academic excellence, and personal growth. The Semester Abroad Programme-Spring 2024 applications are now open, urging you to make your January-June Semester international! Through this transformative journey, participants are in for a voyage of self-discovery, forging lifelong friendships, embracing new languages, and acquiring a global perspective that transcends borders.
30+ Universities, such as the University of California- Berkeley, UC Davis, Monash University, University of Wisconsin, University College Dublin and many more, are lined up for the programme. Meritorious students can obtain scholarships through various proficiency tests and study at enthralling destinations such as The United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Ireland, and many others.
At SRM University-AP, the Semester Abroad Programme, meticulously organised by the Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies, aims to provide a life-changing experience that profoundly influences individuals’ perspectives and nurtures a global mindset. With each step taken beyond the confines of their comfort zones, students take off a path that enriches their academic journey, shapes their character, and empowers them to become global citizens of the 21st century.
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