Words will fall short to describe my experience at PRAXIS9. But if I have to put in words I would say that it was remarkable for a number of reasons. I never had a convocation in my graduation degree. So I attended my first convocation. I met my friends, mentors and so many other people I worked with during the internships.
From greeting corporate leaders during the meals to tweeting non-stop, to dancing on the beats at Euphoria to an after-party with our beloved dean, the two days of PRAXIS helped me make tons of memories which I will cherish for my entire life.
The event was thrilling and successfully struck the ideal mix between knowledge and amusement. The days were jam-packed with thought-provoking and motivating discussions, and the evenings were filled with dancing, drinking, and music. I was able to volunteer and assist with event management in addition to attending as a guest.
The focus was on giving everyone who travelled a joyful experience, and everything was handled with due diligence. The sessions featured speakers from a variety of backgrounds in addition to PR. Excellent punctuality and courtesy were shown to all the guests. Beside the main sessions, there were sessions specially dedicated to SCoRe students and alumni by N S Rajan, Bela Rajan, and Kass Sells, where we had discussions about the business, ambition, commitment, work, and life.
The curator of the summit, Amith Prabhu was an inspiration to all of us who attended the event. The glimpse of passion and happiness he had while hosting and arranging the event was impeccable. The whole team he curated did a marvelous job. From anchoring to welcoming guests, everything was top-notch. I felt proud addressing myself as a SCoRe student which was co-founded by the man himself – Amith Prabhu. I felt truly lucky to have him as one of our mentors and learn so much not just about how to Futureproof PR but also how to manage an event that was organised on such a big scale.
It was also a great opportunity to interact with our Dean, Hemant Gaule. As students we always adored him and were also at times intimidated by his persona, but interacting with him at PRAXIS was a completely different experience. He was so humble and affable to all of us. I think the major amount of fun we all had in PRAXIS was with each other and our mentors.
When I returned from Chandigarh, I understood that this was more than a one-time occurrence. In addition to making new friends and learning new things, I also gained wisdom. I’ll be eternally thankful for the chance to graduate in front of practically the entire nation’s PR sector and for the ability to network with them. I am looking forward to attending many more PRAXIS and making many more memories as I begin my career in PR.
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She is from Bhubaneswar and has done her Bachelor's in Mass Communications and Journalism. Her affinity for optimistic thinking is in sync with her warm and caring personality. She decided to pursue a profession in public relations because of her writing inclination, creative flair, and aptitude for understanding people. She has a passion for travelling.
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