A Session in University Orientation Programme
A Session in University Orientation Programme
Date & Day: Thursday, 20 July, 2023
Venue: IIS Auditorium, Kshipra Path
No. of Participants/ Beneficiaries: All UG Sem I students of the University
Objective of the Orientation:
- Introduction to the Counselling and Career Development Cell
- Challenges faced by students in uncertain time
- Adaptation to the new world and ways to maintain Emotional wellbeing
Summary/Description:
On Thursday, 20 th July, 2023, a session was conducted during the orientation programme of University for new students of various academic and professional courses. The resource person was Dr Monica Sharma, Associate Professor & Clinical Psychologist and Coordinator CCDC, the IIS (deemed to be University), Jaipur. Her session mainly oriented the students with functions and roles of the Counselling cell in the University campus. She also talked about the various kinds of activities and services that the Counselling Cell provides and how the students can benefit from those. Her talk included not only the best parts of college like, independence, freedom, enjoyment, being focused about professional life etc. but also, the concerns one should keep in mind like, managing time, balancing fun and study time, being responsible etc. Some strategies to manage time, stress and other difficulties one might face during their course or during the hostel life were also discussed and practiced. The orientation also included a video depicting stresses and other issues faced by students when they enter college life and how approaching the counselling cell can help students to tackle these situations. The talk ended with a discussion and removing the doubts and queries of the students. In conclusion, the guest lecture was interactive, knowledgeable and productive for students.
Feedback report of the event:
The students were happy to know that the University have a Counselling and Career development Centre (CCDC) and it offers a huge variety of services. Also the session helped them to know the ways by which they can cope up in different and difficult situations. The session focused on how to adapt to the new world and maintain the emotional wellbeing of self and others.
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