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Walk With a

Scholar

ACTIVITY REPORT

2018-19

Prepared by:

Faizal TK

WWS Co-ordinator & Assistant Professor of History

KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri

Malappuram Dist.-676122

Walk With a Scholar – Activity Report 2018-19 1

Contents

Sl. No. Component Page No.

1 Introduction 2

2 Coordinator of the Programme 3

3 Internal Mentors 3

4 Selection of Scholars 4

5 Selection of External mentors 7

6 List of External Mentors 7

7 Internal Mentoring 7

8 External Mentoring 8

9 Interactions with scholar 15

10 Cluster workshop 17

11 State camp/district camp 18

12 Motivational Visits and camp 19

13 Mock Tests/ Interviews/ GDs 30

14 Study Material 31

15 Stationery Kit 31


Introduction

The college is part of the Walk With A Scholar

(WWS) scheme of the New Initiatives of Govt. of Kerala

since its introduction in 2014 for Aided Colleges. The

programme was temporarily suspended in 2017-18 and

was resumed in 2018-19 by the Government. Walk With a

Scholar (WWS) programme for the academic year 2018-19

started in the month of September immediately after

receiving intimation from the authority concerned. The

programme is envisaged to provide necessary orientation,

guidance and motivation to the promising students so as to

enrich and nourish their talents for higher studies and

better employment. Its target is to develop certain generic

skills, non-technical competencies, attitudes and

behaviours that contribute to a person’s sense of self and

personal well-being.


Coordinator of the Programme

Mr, Faizal T K Assistant Professor of History is selected as the Coordinator for the

year 2018-19. To avail the required guide lines in respect of implementing the

programme, the Coordinator, Mr. Faizal T K have attended one day Capacity Building

workshop conducted by Collegiate Education Department on 11th September 2018 at

Loyola Extension Services, Sreekaryam, Trivandrum.

Selection of WWS Mentors

Apart from External mentoring sessions, Internal mentoring is an important

component of WWS which effectively caters to the students’ need in their respective

subjects. For this process, 10 teachers have been identified and appointed as internal

mentors for the programme upon prior approval from the internal Monitoring

Committee of the College. The selection process was also based on the willingness of the

teachers.

Internal mentors

The following faculties from different department were selected as internal mentors:

First Year:

Sl. No.

Name of the Mentor

Mobile Number

Designation With Subject

E-mail Id

1 HARIS U 9495531705 Assistant professor in Computer science

[email protected]

2 MUHAMMEDALI.P

9496073385 Assistant professor in English

[email protected]

3 SUHADA KM 8943490694 Assistant professor in Chemistry

[email protected]

4 ABDUL ROF V 9048715321 Assistant professor in Mathematics

[email protected]

5 SHABEER V 9946159393 Assistant professor in Physics

[email protected]


Second Year:

No. Name of the Mentor

Mobile No. Designation E-mail Id

1 REENA CM 9745990000 Assistant Professor in English

[email protected]

2 JASEENA C 9747997840 Assistant Professor in History

[email protected]

3 HASEENAJASMIN 9846380152 Assistant Professor in Commerce

[email protected]

4 SHAMEEMA PT 9809907950 Assistant Professor in computer science

[email protected]

5 Dr. USMAN A 9446973230 Assistant Professor in Botany

[email protected]

Selection of Scholars

The scholars for this programme were selected on the basis of merit and interest.

The features of this Programme was given to the students of each Department by the Co-

ordinator personally and after receiving the Bio data, students were selected on the

basis of merit of qualifying Examination of Degree Course. Each Thirty students who

scored at least 60% marks in the Qualifying examination were selected from first year

and second year batch. In previous year the programme was not running in the aided

college sector. The selected students were grouped in to six and assigned to the internal

mentors in the following manner.

List of first year Students Selected for WWS (2018-19)

Sl.

No. Name of the Student Department Internal Mentor

1 Shaima TP Ist BSc CHEMISTY SUHADA. K. M

2 Fathima shifna.KP Ist BSc CHEMISTY SUHADA. K. M

3 Jafna Binu MP Ist BSc CHEMISTY SUHADA. K. M

4 Sahma Sirin TP Ist BSC CHEMISTY SUHADA. K. M

5 Safna MP Ist BSc CHEMISTY SUHADA. K. M

6 Salva Bishiri M Ist BSc CHEMISTY SUHADA. K. M


7 Fasmina KK Ist BSc MATHS Mr. ABDUL ROF. V

8 Fathima Jubi E Ist BSc MATHS Mr. ABDUL ROF. V

9 Noora Fathima Ist BSc MATHS Mr. ABDUL ROF. V

10 Sharafa Jabeen K Ist BSc MATHS Mr. ABDUL ROF. V

11 Noora Mubassira P Ist BSc MATHS Mr. ABDUL ROF. V

12 Raseena Thasneem E Ist BSc BOTANY Mr. ABDUL ROF. V

13 Kadeeja Rasha CH Ist BSC COMPUTER SCIENCE

Mr. HARIS U

14 Muhsina thesni Ist BSc BOTANY Mr. HARIS U

15 Maneesha P Kumar Ist BSc BOTANY Mr. HARIS U

16 Rafeena K Ist BA HISTORY Mr. HARIS U

17 Suhaila TK Ist BA ENGLISH Mr. HARIS U

18 Raniya sherin VM Ist BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE

Mr. HARIS U

19 Najma Farsana A Ist BSc CHEMISTY Mr. SHABEER. V

20 Amna Sana K Ist BSc CHEMISTY Mr. SHABEER. V

21 Maneesha Nasrin A Ist BSc CHEMISTY Mr. SHABEER. V

22 Jinsha Mol P Ist BSC CHEMISTY Mr. SHABEER. V

23 Shaima PT Ist BSc CHEMISTY Mr. SHABEER. V

24 Fathimathul Rinsana OP

Ist BSc CHEMISTY Mr. SHABEER. V

25 Aslaha V Ist BA ENGLISH Mr. MUHAMMADALI

26 Arundhathi K Ist BA ENGLISH Mr. MUHAMMADALI

27 Shana sherin Ist BA ENGLISH Mr. MUHAMMADALI

28 Samna KA Ist BA ENGLISH Mr. MUHAMMADALI

29 Safvana Thasni K Ist BA ENGLISH Mr. MUHAMMADALI

30 Shaman sherin K Ist BA ENGLISH Mr. MUHAMMADALI

List of second year Students Selected for WWS (2018-19)

Sl.

No.

Name of the

Student Department Internal Mentor

1 Deena Sunny IInd BA ENGLISH Mrs. Reena

2 Zahra KP IInd BA ENGLISH Mrs. Reena


3 Anshida EP IInd BA ENGLISH Mrs. Reena

4 Fathima Sharin KK IInd BA ENGLISH Mrs. Reena

5 Ayisha Huda IInd BA HISTORY Mrs. Reena

6 Amina Meetheen M IInd BA HISTORY Mrs. Reena

7 Rifa Odakkal IInd BSc BOTANY Dr. USMAN. A

8 Lubna Ibrahim NC IInd BSc MATHS Dr. USMAN. A

9 Shifana M IInd BSc MATHS Dr. USMAN. A

10 Sareena IInd BSc MATHS Dr. USMAN. A

11 Harsha KH IInd BSc BOTANY Dr. USMAN. A

12 Rasha Fathima KVS IInd BSc BOTANY Dr. USMAN. A

13 Fahmida Shirin M IInd BSc MATHS Mrs. HASEENA JASMIN

14 Jannath Shirin V IInd BSc MATHS Mrs. HASEENA JASMIN

15 Fasna Mol K IInd BSc MATHS Mrs. HASEENA JASMIN

16 Suada KP IInd BSc MATHS Mrs. HASEENA JASMIN

17 Balja PN IInd BSc MATHS Mrs. HASEENA JASMIN

18 Sneha VP IInd BSc MATHS Mrs. HASEENA JASMIN

19 Midhuna Krishna K IInd BA HISTORY Mrs. JASEENA. C

20 Rishana Sharin TC IInd BA HISTORY Mrs. JASEENA. C

21 Fathima Raniya V IInd BSc MATHS Mrs. JASEENA. C

22 Reshma c IInd BSc MATHS Mrs. JASEENA. C

23 Fathima Zakkeer IInd BA ENGLISH Mrs. JASEENA. C

24 Afefa Jasmine B IInd BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE Mrs. JASEENA. C

25 Dilshath Farhana P IInd BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE Mrs. SHAMEEMA PT

26 Haneena K M IInd BSc MATHS Mrs. SHAMEEMA PT

27 Namitha H Varrier IInd BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE Mrs. SHAMEEMA PT

28 Safa T IInd BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE Mrs. SHAMEEMA PT

29 Shadiya IInd BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE Mrs. SHAMEEMA PT

30 Fathima Nihala IInd BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE Mrs. SHAMEEMA PT


Selection of External mentors

The State Coordinator provided the district wise and state wide list of the External

mentors for this programme. List of available Resource Persons was submitted to the

Monitoring Committee by the Co-ordinator and after having discussion, nine external

mentors were selected .Priority for the selection was merit and Experience. Due to the

inconvenience of some selected person alternative arrangement has been made later

and new persons were appointed as external mentors.

List of External Mentors

No. Name Area of Specializations

1 Bisher K C Trainer SIGN

2 Abdul Rasheed Communication Skills

3 Abdurahiman A Goal settings

4 Ameer Babu K Motivational Trainor

5 Suhail P CIGI Resource Person

6 P K Nimshid Faculty KSCSA

7 Abhishad Times of India

8 Abdul samad HRD Trainor

9 Sidhique. p Trainor

Internal Mentoring

The internal mentors started their sessions in the last week of october 2018. The

newly selected internal mentors were participated in a Cluster Workshop held at our

college on 31st October 2018 to improve their mentoring skills. In the contacting phase a

good relation was formed by the mentor and mentee. Personal details of all the mentees

were collected. It includes economic and social background, family details, previous

academic performance, interested field and extension activities etc. After making

rapport with mentees guidance given to them according their needs. The internal

mentoring session was a support to the mentees to identify their genuine interest. The


session for internal mentoring was scheduled by the mentors themselves according to

their convenience and engaged more than 10 hours session by each of them. The

sessions were arranged after the regular class and on Saturdays.

As part of the internal mentoring activities, mentors conducted different

discussions with their mentees like personal matters, career planning, higher education,

motivational talks, goals, time management, let them talk, etc. Some of the mentors

provided assignments like reading and reviewing, PSC question collection, mock GD etc.

External Mentoring

The main weaknesses of the mentees are emotional imbalance, stage fear,

communication problem, no clear cut idea about higher studies and career, and Lack of

confidence. External mentoring session was organized in such way that the mentees can

overcome such kind of problems. The resource persons selected for the mentoring

started their session in the second Week of January 2019. Special attention was given to

the scheduling of sessions in a way that there was no collision with regular classes.

However, some sessions were scheduled on regular working days according to the

convenience of the resource persons.

The interactive session given by them gave more importance to solve the

problem of stage fear, communication, and confidence of mentees. Special Emphasis was

given to motivate and create more confidence among mentees to avail better future

opportunities. Personality development, Career counseling, Orientation for preparing

competitive examinations, Communication Skills, seeking opportunities of higher

studies, media and journalism, confidence building were the main activities of the

external mentoring. Separate attendance for the mentors and scholars maintained for

their sessions. The external mentoring sessions completed on 26th February 2019.

“Becomes a good leader”

A session entitled “becomes a good leader” was handled by Mr. Bisher, trainer

Wayanad on 18th january2019. The session was highly motivating and useful for second

year students. It was an activity oriented session. He discussed the success stories of


many famous leaders and the hard work behind their success. He played motivating

videos and took some humour tips to take hand the students.

“Effective Communication”

To enrich the communication skills of the students, WWS conducted a session “Effective

Communication”. The session was handled by Mr. Abdul Rasheed, Assistant Professor of

English, EMEA College, Kondotty on 19th january 2019 and 02 February2019 for the first

and second year students. This activity oriented session was very useful and fruitful to

students. They got a confidence to communicate in English effectively


“Goal settings”

The five hour session “goal stiings” by Dr. Abdurahiman Alangadan, Assistant Professor,

Govt. College, Chittur was conducted on 20th January 2019. This session was a different

experience to our first year students. It was a theme based session. He provides a good

opportunity to setting their goals. It was a highly influenced session each and every one

actively involved in the session.

First year

“Career guidance and motivation”

WWS conducted one day session to fulfill the higher education opportunities of our

students. Our students are not much aware about the opportunities and facilities

provided at Nationally Important Institutions. The motivational visits gave them a little

experience; however, that was not enough. This session was handled by Mr. Suhail C.P,


trainer CIGI Calicut on 20th February 2019. He gave them a clear image and instructions

about how to get them into such institutions.

Second year

“A road to Civil Service”

One day session named a road to Civil service handled by Nimishad P K, faculty, Kerala

State Civil Service Academy on 23rd February 2019. The session was very useful to our

first year students. All of them gave a positive feedback about the session and the

Resource Person.


First year

“Life skill”

An interactive session named “life skill” was handled by Mr. Abishad, Trainer, Times of

India, and Trissur on 24th and 26th february2019. The sessions were very useful for the

first year and second year students. He revealed the students the multiple skill

unidentified inside them by conducting a test. Students were amazed when they realized

their unknown talents. It was very useful session. All of them gave a positive feedback

about the session and the Resource Person. The Resource Person was highly inspiring,

took the scholars into the boundless horizon of plenty reputed careers. The students

were very interested and motivated. They won’t get any break during the session. One of

the students wrote in her feedback form: “I don’t even look at my watch”.


First year

Second year


“An efficient scholar: a model and inspiration to thousands! Where am I ”

Another wonderful and fruitful session entitled “An efficient scholar: a model and

inspiration to thousands! Where am I” was conducted by Mr. Ameerbabu, Assistant

professor, Govt. College, Perithalmanna. The sessions were conducted for first year and

second year students on 2nd February and 23rd February 2019 and it was very

interactive. The one day session was very useful and informative.

First year


Second year

“Interaction with john culler”

Another important session conducted in the name of WWS was interaction with world

famous scholar John culler on 28th January 2019. This session gave the students an idea

about international awareness about the structuralism. It is very useful for the all

scholars.


Cluster workshop

New initiative under the collegiate education organized one day cluster workshop

for internal mentors of Walk With A Scholar programme at K. A. H. M Unity Women’s

College, Manjeri, Malappuram on 31st October 2018. Seventy one Mentors from different

colleges like K A H M Unity Women's College,manjeri, E. M. E. A. College,kondotty, Amal

College of Advanced Studies, P. S. M. O. College, N. S. S. College, Marthoma College, M. E. S.

College, Mampad, S.S. College, Areacode, Govt. College Malappuram, Tanur, Kondotty,

Nilambur attended the programme. The programme was successfully completed after

active discussion of the participants about different aspects of mentoring and

managerial skills.


State camp/district camp

Ms. Balja from Second Year Bsc Mathamatics was participated in the State

Motivation Camp (3 Day Residential Camp) Organized by the Office of the New

Initiatives in Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala held at Calicut University, from February

04rd to 06th 2019.

The following first year students Safvana Thasni [English], Arundhathi [English],

Shamna sherin[English], Jafna Binu MP [chemistry],and Salva Bishiri [chemistry] to

attend the district level camp at D. G. M. M. E. S College, Mampad on 10 January 2019.

And also Najma Farsana[chemistry], Fathima shifna [chemistry], Shaima T P

[chemistry],Jinsha mol [chemistry], Rinsana [chemistry],Raseena thasneem[Botany],

Maneesha p kumar [Botany] and Shana sharin [English]to attend the district level camp

at P T M Government college on 05 January 2019.


Motivational Visits and camp

Motivational visits and camp were conducted as part of Walk With a Scholar

programme in this academic year – Motivational Visit to Calicut and Wayanad and

Motivational Camp at SIGN Wayanad for second year students.

A one day motivational (institutional) visit and two day motivation camp from

19-01-2019 to 21-01-2019 with 30 student participants was organized by Korambayil

Ahamed Haji Memorial Unity Women’s College, Manjeri, as part of Walk With a Scholar

Programme 2018-19. The trip was exclusively for Second Year Walk With a Scholar

mentees. The Co-ordinator of Walk With a Scholar programme, faizal T K, Assistant

Professor of History led the group.

Institutions Visited:

1. Indian Institute of Management, Calicut [IIMK]

2. Kerala School of mathematics, Calicut [KSoM]

3. Kerala Veterinary and Animal science University, Pokode, Wayanad

4. Agricultural University, Wayanad

Camp@ SIGN Wayanad

List of Participants

Sl.

No. Name of the Mentee Department

1 Deena Sunny IInd BA ENGLISH

2 Zahra KP IInd BA ENGLISH

3 Anshida EP IInd BA ENGLISH

4 Fathima Sharin KK IInd BA ENGLISH

5 Ayisha Huda IInd BA HISTORY

6 Amina Meetheen M IInd BA HISTORY

7 Rifa Odakkal IInd BSc BOTANY


8 Lubna Ibrahim NC IInd BSc MATHAMATICS

9 Shifana M IInd BSc MATHAMATICS

10 Sareena IInd BSc MATHAMATICS

11 Harsha KH IInd BSc BOTANY

12 Rasha Fathima KVS IInd BSc BOTANY

13 Fahmida Shirin M IInd BSc MATHAMATICS

14 Jannath Shirin V IInd BSc MATHAMATICS

15 Fasna Mol K IInd BSc MATHAMATICS

16 Suada KP IInd BSc MATHAMATICS

17 Balja PN IInd BSc MATHAMATICS

18 Sneha VP IInd BSc MATHAMATICS

19 Midhuna Krishna K IInd BA HISTORY

20 Rishana Sharin TC IInd BA HISTORY

21 Fathima Raniya V IInd BSc MATHAMATICS

22 Reshma c IInd BSc MATHAMATICS

23 Fathima Zakkeer IInd BA ENGLISH

24 Afefa Jasmine B BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE

25 Dilshath Farhana P BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE

26 Haneena K M IInd BSc MATHAMATICS

27 Namitha H Varrier BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE

28 Safa T BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE

29 Shadiya BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE

30 Fathima Nihala BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE

Faculty Members: 1. Faizal TK – Dept. of History (WWS Co-ordinator) 2. Dr. Usman- Dept. of Botany (Internal Mentor) 3. Mrs. Jaseena C – Dept. of History (Internal Mentor)

At the fag-end of the semester, while running in a busy schedule, we started to

seek a time slot for our motivational visit which our students are fervently waiting. We

selected fourth week of January to make no interrupt to regular classes. For getting

finest transportation, food and accommodation to the participants, and also to be well-

timed, we arranged an experienced personality, Mr. Noushad from Driver of our College


This report is based on the institutional visit conducted under the state government

initiative, 'Walk With Scholar' on 19, 20 and 21 of January 2019. The report shall look

into the activities, programmes and classes conducted at the various and numerous

institutions visited during the above mentioned period of time.

The outcome gained as well as received by each student individual shall also be

discussed. The variety of experiences and exposures the students underwent have truly

helped in producing a deeper understanding about the educational facilities within the

state. A better appreciation of the specializations and facilities provided in each

institution on a number of various subjects have surely increased the students' interest

for pursuing knowledge.

DAY 1

KERALA SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS

On the first day of the journey i.e. on 19th of January 2019, we started the journey from

the college campus and arrived at the Kerala School of Mathematics, Kannamangalam,

Kozhikode


As we arrived at KSOM, we were taken to the library where Mr. Syam welcomed us

and briefly talked about the institute and its functions. There we were first shown the

reading room and then we were led to a hall where there stood several boards with

chart-depictions of the history of mathematics in Kerala till date. There were details

about the long journey of mathematical development in Kerala. The history of

astronomy was also briefly depicted. After visiting the upper floor the library too, we

came to the seminar hall.

At the seminar hall, Mr. Sreejith, Dr. Vijay Raja and Mr. Sandeep talked about the

prospects of mathematical studies in India. This was followed by a short tea break. After

the break, Mr. Syam concisely concluded the session.


KERALA VETINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCE UNIVERISTY

From KSOM, we headed to Kerala Vetinary and Animal Science University. As our bus

entered the university campus, we looked for a calm and isolated place for having lunch.

After having the lunch that we had bought from our place, we went to the museum. The

museum was basically a hall located inside the university block.

There were several biological remains exhibited inside. There were the skeletal

residues of organisms like ox, sheep, goat, dog, pig, snake, hippopotamus, ostrich etc. The

museum keeper was engaged at assembling the bones of an ostrich. The museum also

had a collection of formalin specimens of the visceral and vestigial organs and buccal

cavities of several organisms. From the museum, we came out to have a look at the

numerous farms within the university campus. There farms and breeding centers of

several domestic animals. We came across a poultry farm, an emu farm, a pig farm, a

cattle farm and an industrial goat farm. Though it was really stinky around in there, the

sight was a real feast for the eyes. After our visit at the farms, we had tea and biscuit at

the university canteen. By dusk, we left for the training center at SIGN Philosphere.


Camp @ SIGN Philosphere

As night fell we had reached the training center. Since it was night and dark around, we

could make nothing of the place we were at. But it was really cold and every now and

then we felt a chilled breeze embrace us. Woolen clothes tugged in our backpacks came

out. We were 33 in all and were allotted three villas to stay, interestingly named Jasmine

villa, Lily Villa and Lavender Villa.

After a quick shower, we rushed to the dining hall and had dinner. Post dinner we got

back to our respective rooms. Long hours of travelling had taken its toll on us and drifted

to sleep quickly.

Motivation camp inauguration

New initiative under the collegiate education organized two day camp for second

year scholars of Walk With A Scholar programme at SIGN Wayand. The programme

started at 8.45 AM in the seminar hall. Mr. Faizal T K, WWS Coordinator K. A. H. M. Unity

Women's College presided over the programme. Mr. Rasid Gazzali, Director, SIGN

Academy inaugurated the Camp and Dr. Usman A; Internal Mentor delivered the

welcome speech. There were two sessions in the programme. The all session was

engaged by Bisher Trainer in SIGN. He delivered a class on leadership and goal settings.


The session was successfully completed at 6.30 PM after active discussion of the

participants about different aspects of mentoring and managerial skills.


As the sun rose on the second day, we felt the bliss and calmness of the place we were at.

At the break of dawn, we decided to take a walk around and explore the piece of land.

We learned that there were several villas like ours where students came for various

purposes. The climate was too cold for a shower, yet we had it. As we were having our

breakfast, we were informed that a motivational session will be conducted at 9:30 am by

renowned speaker and trainer Mr. Bishar.

Though it was a daylong session from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, we never knew how time flew

away. Mr. Bishar very much productively engaged us in several activities that required

both mental and physical inclination. The session was aimed at building a sense of

confidence and indomitable will power in each of us. Though the session began in a

formal and typical way of an usual motivational workshop, it soon gathered momentum.

Several activities which involved physical movements were executed. By the end of the

day, he was able to bring even the most glossophobiac among us to speak up without

being asked to.


After the session, we had a short tea break and left to visit the nearby river of Kabani. We

had a great time there, splashing about and playing in the water. The water was crystal

clear and cold. After spending about an hour or more, we returned to our training center.

As we reached our respective rooms, we all freshened ourselves up and set out to spent

the night out.


We gathered some firewood and went to barren patch of land, where we planned to set a

camp fire. As the fire started the blazing, the sharp chill of the night was no more felt. It

seemed as though the heat of the fire had warmed up our spirits which were earlier cold

in the night. We grouped ourselves into two and began to play the of 'Andakshari'. The

teachers also joined us and it turned out to be a lasting night. We spent hours there,

warming ourselves by the fire and singing our hearts out. As the night grew colder and

the firewood burned out, we had to call it a day, indeed a great day.

DAY 3

As the dawn of the third day broke, our rooms were filled with scuttle and rush

for bathing and dressing. It was the last day of our camp and we had to leave Wayanad

and reach Kozhikode. There were long queues in front of every washroom and the only

available mirror. Everyone was busy bathing, dressing and packing. Each had one or the

other stuff that refused to go inside the backpacks and interesting someone else would

come up with a solution. Three days of camping together had given us a valuable lesson

of harmony and fraternity.


After breakfast, we boarded our bus and set out to Kozhikode. We had our lunch at

Kozhikode and then we went to the fourth institution of our visit - Indian Institute of

Management, Kozhikode.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

As we entered the gates of IIM-K, we asked to get our identity cards out. We got

down at the entrance of the main block, where there was a great statue of Arjuna,

standing on one knee and aiming with his arrow and bow. There was plank at the

bottom of the statue which said 'Arise Arjuna'.

We were led to the library by a security officer. We arrived at the Indian Business

Museum, which was located at the center yard of the library, separated by walls of glass.

The museum was of three storeys. There we were welcomed by the museum keeper,

who described to us what really a business museum will have and how it stood different

from the other kinds of museums. She told us about how this museum worked and what

to find in each nook and corner. As we strolled around the museum, we saw several


boards that detailed the growth of trade and commerce in India since the ancient period.

The origin of trade in the very primitive stages of barter system till the digitalization and

globalization of Indian economy were given in a chronological order. India's

advancement in fields of retailing business, shipping, air transport and space technology

were depicted. Furthermore, the lives and journeys of several business tycoons based in

India were also exhibited which include J.R.D Tata, Jamnalal Bajaj, Mukesh Ambani, Seth

Shiv Narayan Birla etc.

As mentioned earlier, the museum had miniature models of the satellites and

rocket missions India had launched to outer space; the PSLV and GSLV. There was a mini

theatre that showed a five minute long film that talks about India's advancements in the

field of aero space manufacturing, satellite launching, and telecasting etc.

From the museum, we headed straight to the Kozhikode beach. The sun had

already set, but we enjoyed the night out in the beach. After having spend some time at

the sea shore, we boarded the bus for one last time; it was time for us to head back

home. To enjoy our last moments together, we began playing 'Andakshari' once again.

We had our dinner from a hotel at Ramanattukara. Finally, one by one, each of got down

their places on our way from Kozhikode to Manjeri.

Mock Tests/ Interviews/ Group Discussions

As part of this component of Walk With a Scholar programme, a series of mock

aptitude tests, interviews, and group discussions were conducted for second year

students. Mock interviews and Group Discussions were conducted on 9th February and

19th February 2019. The resource Person 9th February was Mr. Abdul Samad, HRD

Trainer, Malappuram. He helped the students to make their resume, and conducted

mock interview and a group discussion.On 19th February 2019, Ms. Sidhique, Trainer,

assistant professor of English, Malappuram, conducted GD session. He gave some

instructions to make up their talents for a job. Each student participated in the GD

without any fear.


Study Material

The aptitude and interest of each mentees collected through the internal mentors

and proposal made for purchase of various books. The Coordinator has taken initiative

for the purchase of study material and various books purchased. The purchased books

were retained in the college library for the exclusive use of WWS mentees. Some other

study materials collected from External Mentors were also distributed to students and

the handouts of presentations too.

Students’ Study Kit and Refreshments.

Using the fund allotted for the purchase of the Students’ Study Kit, we provided

each student with a quality notebook, a pen and a pencil purchased from the College

Cooperative Store. The total amount expended in this regard was Rs. 2400. Apart from

this, light refreshments were provided on selected weekends for students attending the

sessions.

The internal mentoring module was concluded on 28th February 2019, and

external mentoring on 26th February 2019. All other activities of Walk With a Scholar

programme 2018-19 were concluded on 28th February 2019

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