Department of International Relations by SVKM

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Wishing you a Diwali filled with enlightenment and wisdom. May the festival of lights illuminate your path to knowledge and inspire you to achieve your dreams!

Highlights of Day 7 @BIP-2024-DiR-SVKM & KSV, Day 1 @SYDNEY 26.10.2024 The day began with our last *Morning Mantra* in Perth, followed by a hearty breakfast @ Tucker at 9:30 AM, as students prepared for their journey to Sydney. With meticulous planning, students gathered their luggage and completed final room checks by 10:45 AM, before departing for Perth Airport. We efficiently managed their digital check-in process and luggage submission by 12:25 PM. After smoothly clearing security checks, we waited at the boarding gate, eventually *taking off for Sydney* at 2:40 PM, marking the end of their enriching Perth chapter. Landing in Sydney at 10:15 PM, we swiftly collected their luggage and *reached our hotel @Stamford Plaza Hotel* by 11:15 PM for room allocations. In an unexpected turn of events, dinner was delayed until 2:15 AM, as Dr. Richa Mehta and Mr. Aditya Ranjan persistently worked through cancelled orders. Finally, *Mr. Aditya Ranjan and Dhimant Patel joined hands with the dedicated @Pizza Hut outlet staff* in their kitchen to collaboratively prepare fresh pizzas for the students. The *4C Circle time was on reflection of the self made *dynamic Dinner @ Pizza hut mascot experience was superb* it maintained their spirits, Hotel ethics grooming was most enlightening* and finally retiring to bed at 3 AM, ready for their *upcoming Sydney adventures*.

Highlights of Day 6 @BIP-2024-DiR-SVKM & KSV, Day 5 Curtin University 25.10.2024 Our students showcased an impressive array of project topics, receiving constructive feedback from esteemed faculty. The day concluded with a valedictory ceremony, where certificates were awarded to each student by Dr. Michelle Doray, Academic Lead of Transnational Programs, and Dr. Peyman Sabet, Program Lecturer at Curtin University. The virtual presence and encouragement of Prof. Dr. Jinal Joshi Joshi , Dean of the Communication Skills Department - Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya, Director of the Department of International Relations, Director of the Mental Health and Wellness Department, Director of Schools at Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal (Kadi and Gandhinagar), and Head of DiR-SVKM & KSV, added warmth and motivation to the event. Mr. Aditya Ranjan from GlobalCert and Dr. Richa Mehta extended their congratulations as well. Students expressed heartfelt gratitude to Curtin University, KSV, SVKM, and all dignitaries for their unwavering support and inspiration.

𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 In a groundbreaking collaboration, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya (KSV) and Life Chiropractic College West (LCCW), USA, hosted a landmark chiropractic research meet, uniting experts across healthcare disciplines. The event, inaugurated by Hon. SVKM Chairman and President KSV Shri Vallabhbhai Patel , featured global thought leaders like Dr. Monica Smith (Life Chiropractic College West ), Dr. Krista Ward, Dr. Charles Henderson, Dr. Tanmay Shinde, and Dr. Parth Trivedi Topics addressed included chiropractic's role in opioid reduction, integrative care innovations for metabolic syndrome, and advancements in eye-tracking, vagal nerve stimulation, and electromagnetic therapy. This collaborative event set a new benchmark in interdisciplinary research for holistic healthcare solutions.

Highlights of Day 5 @BIP-2024-DiR-SVKM & KSV, Day 4 @CURTIN-UNIVERSITY 24.10.2024 AU$ AU$ AU$ The day commenced with a Traditional Morning Mantra and a delightful breakfast and self-exploration @ Tucker at 8:30 AM. Adorned in traditional attire, students participated in an insightful session on the "Conservation of Wildlife in Australia," expertly conducted by Dr. Peyman Sabet. This session significantly enhanced their understanding of the crucial laws and policies governing the conservation of Australian wildlife and invasive species. Following this enriching experience, participants enjoyed a sumptuous lunch featuring crispy French fries, flavorful rolls, and gourmet panini. The day progressed with a constructive mock presentation, during which invaluable feedback was provided by Dr Peyman Ghassemi Pour Sabet, trainer Educational Psychology and Internationalization of Australian Tertiary Education, TESOL, Lecturer, Curtin University, Perth, Australia; Mr. Aditya Ranjan - Co-Founder & President, GlobalCert Singapore, and Dr. Richa Mehta - Chaperon Mentor, Sarva Vidyalaya Kelavani Mandal Schools & Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya constitutent Colleges, Kadi & Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, greatly benefiting the students. Followed by all we had DiR-SVKM &KSVians Cultural Fest Curtin University, Perth, Australia Celebration. To celebrate Indian culture, students joyfully shared Gujarati snacks and presented a food hamper as a token of gratitude to Dr. Peyman Sabet - and Dr. @micheledoray , Director of Pre-Tertiary programs, position of Academic Lead, Transnational Programs, CI Development, TESOL, Senior Lecturer at Curtin University, Perth, Australia. The festivities included a vibrant display of the traditional Gujarati folk dance, Garba. After a brief period of rest at the hotel, students reconvened at 7:00 PM for a reflective 4C Circle Time. During this session, they diligently updated their presentations based on the feedback received and enjoyed a delightful dinner of Mixed Vegetable curry, Chole curry and Jeera rice. The day concluded with preparations for the forthcoming Final Project Presentation, during which participants engaged in a mock final presentation and made final refinements.

Highlights of Day 4 @BIP-2024-DiR-SVKM & KSV, Day 3 @CURTIN-UNIVERSITY 23.10.2024 AU$ AU$ AU$* The day commenced with a *Morning Mantra with a Day without a cellphone, delightful breakfast and self-exploration* @ Tucker at 8:30 AM. Students participated in an enlightening session titled *"Origin of Australia", led by Dr. Peyman Sabet,* offering deep insights into the geological formation of the continent and the reasons behind its diverse and unique flora and fauna. After this enriching experience, a *delicious lunch consisting of pizzas, burgers, potato wedges, and wraps was served George's Kabab @ Student Guild, Curtin Uniersity*. The day continued with an engaging session on *"Australia’s First Inhabitants",* where the rich history and vibrant culture of Australia’s Aboriginal people were vividly explored. Later, the students enjoyed the *Aboriginal Art gallery* where different and fantastic art illustrations made by indigenous people. The afternoon was further enhanced with a *visit to the Aboriginal Art Gallery,* where students admired the stunning and creative indigenous art illustrations. Following some well-deserved rest at the hotel, students reconvened at 6:00 PM for *Food Evaluation @ Australia Activity*, during which thoughtful food hampers were prepared as tokens of gratitude for Dr. Michelle Doray and Dr. Peyman Sabet. *Delocious Dinner bonanza* we had a gala dinner of students choice as tiny tots were remembering parents + motivate them. Shopped from store across the hotel and self cooked prepared here. *Starter as bread with Vegemite spread, main course - cup noodles ( requested choice), with a desert as Tim Tam biscuits from @ Tucker.* The day concluded with a reflective *4C Circle Time,* Daily Experiential Learning, Next day planning, a practice of *DiR-SVKM &KSVians Cultural Fest @ Curtin, Australia Celebration*, *Crash Course Training Session for the Skills enhancement -* Adaptation, Behaviorial Donts, Performance enhancement, Self Health management, Self Care, all was folllowed by Mock Presentaion preparation.

Highlights of Day 3 @BIP-2024-DiR-SVKM & KSV, Day 2 @CURTIN-UNIVERSITY 21.10.2024 AU$ AU$ AU$ AU$ The day began with a brief disciplinary jog for latecomers, followed by breakfast and self-exploration @ Tucker. Students attended a “Sustainable Innovation” and “Business Pyschology” session led by Mr. Aditya Ranjan introduced sustainability concepts and business psychology, fostering interactive discussions on strategies and real-life examples. Presentation teams were assigned and guidance was provided on preparing their work. A visit to the Perth Mint offered insights into the history of Australia’s Gold Rush, where students saw the world’s largest gold coin weighing 1,012 kg, witnessing the gold bar production process, and receiving a stamped coin as a souvenir. Later, the students enjoyed a scenic visit to the Swan River at 5:15 PM, engaging in leisure activities and playing football with a local resident. Then we had our dinner of Sub-sandwiches and cookies @Subway- 256 Adelaide Terrace in East Perth, where a diligent and kind staff member served all 19 of us within 30 minutes. We all reached to the Hotel at 20:30. We all had the C4 Circle meeting, where we finalised the Presentation topics and reported the Day 2 Daily Learning Report. Students were addressed Sensitization, focusing on respecting and valuing all, and emphasized the importance of being a learner, demonstrating honesty and ethics. Along with this, a discussion on photograph ethics were explained and the students handed in their phones as part of disciplinary measures, and the schedule for Day 3 was communicated.

**Day 2 Highlights @BIP -2024-DiR-SVKM & KSV, Curtin University (21.10.2024):** The day began with a refreshing Morning Mantra and breakfast at 8:00 AM at Tucker, followed by a warm welcome and orientation session led by Dr. Michele Doray and Mr. Peyman Sabet. Students were introduced to the program schedule and tasks. At 10:00 AM, a campus tour included visits to Guild, GMart, Library, Yarning Circle, and Makerspace Gallery. After lunch at 11:00 AM, students attended the "Australian History and Culture" session, learning about Indigenous Australians, multiculturalism, and Australian laws. Group discussions followed until 2:15 PM. The day continued with a visit to Victoria Park to explore Australian flora and fauna. Dinner was enjoyed at Royal Rasoi Indian Restaurant, and the evening concluded with a reflective 4C Circle session. The day's schedule and learning reports were reviewed before returning to the hotel at 7:35 PM.

Ahmedabad to Perth, Australia! SVKM students had the opportunity to attend, learn, and participate in one of the life learning sessions. Students learned independent thinking and responsible actions, group dynamics, travel etiquette, and ethics. Looking forward to adding more learnings with Curtin University at Perth with GlobalCert . Thank you Indigo for always providing the best support and learning for our group of students.