Introduction to the Summer School
The purpose of education in the true sense of the term is to create a space wherein the students through an exploratory journey, discover their interests and calling. With this focus, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, proposes a Summer School for high school students in 2023. The program will be held from May 22-26, 2023. The School will be in sync with the university’s philosophy that is anchored in holistic and multidisciplinary thinking. The Summer School at Karnavati University is a vibrant mix of parts, pathways, and dimensions and will attempt to be enthralling. The learning experiences through the Summer School will endeavour to provide students with a platform to freely navigate through unique academic and non-academic sessions from across the schools (Liberal Arts and Mass Communication, Business, Law, Design, and Computational Intelligence) at the university with a focus on blending knowledge, skills, and experiences. These have relevance in the contemporary scenario with pedagogical practices that transcend the traditional classroom learning.
Objectives of the Program:
- To expose students to the idea of multidisciplinary thinking
- To enhance learning experiences through a diversity of learning pathways
Who should attend?
The Summer School Program is open to students from 9-12 grades.
An Overview Of The Sessions:
1. THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TRACK : ACADEMIC SESSIONS
- Understanding Self –
The session will entail a holistic comprehension of ‘self’ with a view to unearthing one’s potential, identifying opportunities as well as constraints in one’s journey, and learning the significance of perspective taking.
- Exploring The Creative Mind: A Journey Through Photography Workshop –
The session will involve an exposure to creative techniques in photography and enable students to present their work through innovative ways.
- Start-up Savvy: An Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation-
The session will introduce students to the world of entrepreneurship by exploring the different functions and challenges of setting up businesses in a Business Model framework.
- Design Thinking: Unlocking Innovation Through Human-Centered Design-
The central principles of design thinking are crucial across disciplines and hence, relevant for humans to emerge as solutionaries and beneficial to different stakeholders. The session will enable students understand and apply the same principles with an action-oriented approach.
- Debating as Lawyers-
Debating skills are vital in the academic world as students need to present their viewpoints backed with authentic evidence. Especially, for those who would like to pursue law, the course will equip students to present views, evaluate evidence, and also engage in a strong rebuttal.
- Cybersecurity –
The tremendous growth of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has also led to an environment with security concerns. The session will expose students to such issues with a view to having digitally responsible citizens.
2. THE EXPERIENTIAL TRACK: LAB VISITS, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, AND EDUTAINMENT
- Lab Visits – An exposure to Psychology, Media, and Robotics Lab
- Immersive Experiences: Trip to a heritage site and Vlogging 101: From Passion to Profession – This is a field-based exercise as students will be visiting a heritage site and understand the different dimensions related to it. To add, they will articulate their experiences in the form of vlogs, thereby combining passion with a professional outlook.
- Edutainment
- Sports
- Storytelling and stand-up comedy
- Yoga
- Live music- band-open mic
- Movie screening and discussion
- DJ Party
- Team building exercise
Fees: Rs. 12,000/- per student + GST
Fees once paid is non-refundable
Summer Program Schedule
22nd May, Monday
Timing |
Activity |
09:00 – 10:00 |
Welcome & Student Registration Process |
11:00 – 11:30 |
Presentation of KU & lamp lighting |
11:30 – 12:00 |
Student Council Presentation |
12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
14:30 – 16:30 |
Understanding Self |
17:30 – 18:30 |
Sports Activity |
19:00 – 20:00 |
Story Telling and Comedy |
20:30 – 22:00 |
Dinner and back to the room |
23rd May, Tuesday
Timing |
Activity |
8:00 – 10:30 |
“Immersive Experience: Trip to the
Heritage Site and Vlogging 101: From Passion to Profession” |
12:00 – 12:30 |
Visit to USLM Psychology Lab |
12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
14:30 – 16:30 |
“Start-Up Savvy: An Introduction to
Entrepreneurship and Innovation” |
17:30 – 18:30 |
Sports Activity |
19:30 – 21:00 |
Fun Activity |
21:00 – 22:00 |
Dinner and Back to the Room |
24th May,Wednesday
Timing |
Activity |
08:00 – 09:00 |
Zumba Session |
09:15 – 10:15 |
Campus tour |
10:30 – 12:30 |
Design Thinking:Unlocking Innovation
through Human-Centered Design |
12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
14:30 – 16:30 |
Debating as Lawyers |
17:30 – 20:30 |
Movie Screening |
20:30 – 22:00 |
Dinner and Back to the room |
25nd May, Thursday
Timing |
Activity |
08:30 – 09:30 |
Yog Session |
10:30 – 12:30 |
Exploring the Creative Mind: A Journey
Through Photography workshop at USLM |
12:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
14:30 – 16:30 |
Discussion on the Immersive Experience and
importance of heritage and Vlog Presentation by students |
17:30 – 18:30 |
Sports Activity |
19:30 – 21:00 |
Unplugged, music session |
21:00 – 22:00 |
Dinner and Back to the room |
26th May, Friday
Timing |
Activity |
09:00 – 10:00 |
Team Building exercise- Fun driven |
10:30 – 11:30 |
Cyber Security and visit to Robotics Lab |
11:30 – 12:30 |
Career Counselling : The Road Ahead |
12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
14:30 – 15:30 |
“Valedictory Session and distribution of
Certificates” |
Message By Program Director
Dear students,
It gives me immense pleasure to invite you to be a part of our upcoming Summer School Program at Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Education for our university means nurturing the young minds in a direction that will lead to wholesome experiences and informed choices about the pathways that students would like to pursue. We understand that there is a deep-rooted craving to ‘learn’ and you desire to be a part of spaces wherein you can unleash your potential and also channelize your energies the right way. Our Summer School is an endeavor to provide you with a ‘stimulating’ environment with an emphasis on quality education and a dynamic classroom environment. We shall expose you to our Schools and provide you with glimpses that will enhance your futuristic prospects. Quality education is not only about rote learning but to provide enriching experiences that brings academics and fun together. Our program has a personal touch and that indeed will make the environment a vibrant one.
At the end of the program, you will step out with a feeling of fulfilment and yet, with a thirst for more. With an exposure to different sessions, you will realize your true calling- what exactly you are cut out for. The sense of direction is imperative to march on. Come and experience the 2 Es – Excitement and Enthusiasm and watch the magic culminate into something that will yield rich dividends.
I look forward to you being with us.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Sonam Mansukhani
Associate Dean and Professor, Unitedworld School of Liberal Arts and Mass Communication
Program Director, Summer School
Karnavati University Gandhinagar.
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About Karnavati University
Karnavati University (KU) is a state private university dedicated to excellence in teaching and is focused on interdisciplinary learning. Spread over 33 acres of land, the University is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The university was granted Private University Status in March 2017 by the State of Gujarat through the Gujarat Private Universities Act, 2017. Established under Karnavati Medical &Educational Trust (KMET), Karnavati University is envisioned to undergo a transition from versatility to super specialty. The University has seven constituent colleges:
Unitedworld Institute of Design
Unitedworld School of Business
Unitedworld School of Liberal Arts and Mass Communication
Unitedworld School of Law
Unitedworld School of Computational Intelligence
Karnavati School of Dentistry
Karnavati School of Research
Karnavati University has established two incubators- Karnavati Innovation incubation Foundation (KIIF) that is a sector agnostic incubator and the other –Defence Design Technology Incubator of India (DDTII) that is strongly focused in areas of defence.
Our mission is to contribute to the society through academic excellence and diverse knowledge in a broad range of disciplines, from design and arts, to health and environment, business and humanities.