It is said that the beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people and to explore the same,
a team of 13 students - Adwitya Saxena, Yashvi S. Sadarangani, Jasmitha Pitti, Bhavika Minni, Priyal Jain, Mahi Chouhan, Ananya Agarwal, Ashmin Sidhu, Aarohi Bhattacherjee, Nikita Singh Bhati, Khyati Kavia, Rashi Bafna and Mauli Surana with their escort teacher, Ms Lata Bhati for an
Inter Cultural Exchange Program at Vantage Hall Girls’ Residential School, Dehradun from 20th to 30th November 2022, departed from Jodhpur on 20th November and boarded the train with hopes and aspirations to probe new cultures, traditions and values. As soon as they reached Rishikesh they were greeted with a chilly waft of fresh air were surrounded by picturesque mountain and gigantic trees. They travelled in bus thereafter to reach Dehradun and were left awe – struck by the beauty and the panoramic view throughout their expedition. RKK delegation was warmly welcomed by the students and staff of Vantage Hall with roses. Delegates learned a lot about civilization and customs through their folk dances, time honoured songs and edifying presentations about the Dev Bhoomi. They also visited various places like the NIVH (National Institute of Visually Handicapped), FRI (Forest Research Institute), Reo Resort and the Buddhist Monastry and went on a shopping spree in the Pacific Mall, the Monastry, Rishikesh and Mussoorie.
Everyone enjoyed the Principal’s Dinner and danced to the DJ before retiring to their beds for the final time. They paid a visit to the holy Ganga and relished scrumptious food in Rishikesh as well. Although it was hard saying goodbye to their newly made friends as they departed for Rishikesh on their last day, they made memories that could be cherished life long and amassed contacts. On their return the students conceded that amidst all the frolicking in the dorm, from laughter to fights from disagreeing to working as a team they learned morals and worth that would aid them throughout their lives and make them better as human beings and that is exactly what exchange programs are all about.
