"Anubhava"

Summer Immersion Program 2024

Hamare Anubhav Ki Kyaari

A Digital Archive and Microsite of the Immersion Program

The Easwari School of Liberal Arts (ESLA) at SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh is delighted to present ‘Anubhava 2024’ – a 10 day summer immersion program for its undergraduate students. A firm belief in interdisciplinary education and an understanding that liberal arts education can be augmented for students with a dialogical interaction between theories and practice underlies the philosophy behind this immersion program. The word ‘Anubhava’, meaning ‘going through, or having an experience’ animates the summer immersion program. Students will be spending 10 days with a civil society organization in order to learn about their work for strengthening community building, improving local governance and gainful livelihood – among other goals.

This webpage is a digital archive with some video and photo documentation of the immersion program. Visitors to this site will be able to get some glimpses of the ‘Anubhav’ and learning of students.

In the 2024 edition of the summer immersion program, ESLA students were hosted by the following organizations:

Gramvikas, Odisha

Barefoot College, Tilonia, Rajasthan

Janapada Seva Trust, Melkote, Karnataka

The diverse and rich experiences of our students are documented here, organized in the following thematic areas – even though the entire immersion experience was holistic and interconnected in deeply fundamental ways that showed multiple paths towards community building and ways to augment social resilience.

Educating Rural India

Livelihood

Sustainability

Food and Nourishments

Gender at Work

Our Students' Speak

"My time at the Trust was a remarkable experience. It was a powerful example of how tradition can drive modern sustainability guided by Gandhian principles"
Mojela Khobane,
Mojela Khobane,First Year student in Economics (Hons), International Student from Lesotho
“I was glad to be at Janapada Seva Trust in Karnataka, where I got a lot of hands on learning and experience by participating in different activities. The immersion program helped me to learn much more about organic farming and reformed my thinking about the world in many ways, such as realizing the importance of practicing a sustainable way of living”
Hima Bindu Kondragunta
Hima Bindu KondraguntaFirst year student in Liberal Arts (Hons.)
“I took part in a ten-day summer program at Janapada Seva Trust in Melkote, Karnataka, where I learnt through a combination of different physical tasks and activities, together with intellectual discussions and conversations. The experience presented challenges, yet proved to be rewarding as it contributed to my knowledge and personal development”
Hima Varshitha Reddy
Hima Varshitha ReddyFirst Year student in Psychology (Hons.)
"Participating in the "Anubhav” immersion program by ESLA was a total game changer! It is a blend of knowledge, an exploration of our human and social connections, journeying into various traditions and its field learning elements were unmatched. It's an experience that will have everyone raving about the wonderful excellence of this program"
Praneeth Koduru
Praneeth KoduruFirst Year student in Psychology (Hons.)
“The summer immersion program, curated by ESLA and SRM University AP, provided an enriching experience, exposing me to diverse cultures, traditions, and the impactful work of development organizations in improving rural lives”
Leela Krishna Reddy
Leela Krishna ReddyFirst Year student in Psychology (Hons.)
“My experience at Janapada Seva Trust was incredibly enriching. I learned a great deal about working the land and agricultural practices, gaining hands-on experience in farming. This taught me the importance of patience and the value of hard work. Additionally, I developed a strong sense of self-control and discipline, as daily tasks required consistent effort and focus. The community environment fostered collaboration and mutual respect, enhancing my interpersonal skills. Overall, it was a transformative period that deepened my understanding of sustainable living and personal growth”
Mamadou Saidou Bah
Mamadou Saidou BahFirst Year student in Economics (Hons.)