EVENT REPORT

Summary of the Event:

“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey 

There are so many different ways to learn. One of the most personal and relationship-building learning experiences comes from Buddy mentorship. A buddy system is an opportunity wherein an “influential supporter” share tips, tools, knowledge and assist juniors both personally and academically.

College Buddy Mentoring programs are designed to pair students with fellow students so that they can assist in a student’s growth.

These types of programs teach valuable academic skills, as well as lifelong and professional tools. Mentors makes peers feel confident, inspired and focused.

With an aim to build a unique guidance system, School of Biosciences organised a week-long Buddy Mentoring series from 27 -29 October 2021, where student mentors imparted their knowledge, skills, and experiences with the mentee. The series was designed and implemented under the guidance of honourable Director, Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh.

The students from M.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Sc. (H) Biotechnology & Microbiology final year offered insights of scientific topics and assisted mentees in grasping the concepts. Ms. Saima Bashir, Ms. Nisha Sirohi, Ms. Jashan Joshan and Ms. Vishakha Manral, discussed various topics from the subjects of their own interest like Instrumentation, Genetics, Biochemistry etc.  The Buddy mentoring series had been effectively executed under the guidance of faculty coordinator Prof. Akanksha Jain. The goal of mentorship is to help mentees to learn skills and information that will help lead them to success in their careers. 

Dr. Surabhi Johari & Dr. Umesh Kumar, Program Chairperson congratulated student mentors for their outstanding contribution in academic mentoring, assistance and supports and recognised their efforts with mementos and certificates.