Project Report<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai Campus<\/p>\n School: School of Design<\/p>\n Program of Study: Bachelor of Design (Humanising Technology)<\/p>\n <\/td>\n Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai Campus<\/p>\n School: School of Branding and Advertising<\/p>\n Program of Study: BBA (Branding & Advertising)<\/td>\n Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), \u00a0Chandigarh Campus<\/p>\n School Of Commerce<\/p>\n Program of Study: BBA<\/p>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \u00a0<\/strong>From living independently in a new country, to marketing for and organising an intercultural event, the three weeks spent at the Harmony Bootcamp, have been nothing less than an experience of a lifetime. A total of 21 students from India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh were invited to attend a fully funded student bootcamp of three weeks\u2019 duration, from 2nd<\/sup> to 21st<\/sup> July 2023, organized by Erasmus+ program of the European Union. These students were shortlisted in the Digital Storytelling Competition conducted at the university level.<\/p>\n Throughout the three weeks of the bootcamp, students were accommodated in the dormitory of Varna University of Management in Dobrich, Bulgaria, which is a small, calm, and peaceful city. The environment is completely opposite to what one would see in a fast-paced city like Mumbai. Wherever you looked, you would find people peacefully enjoying a cup of coffee at a local coffee shop, reading a newspaper, cycling around, taking their pets on a walk, taking a stroll in the park, etc. There was no hurry, no urgency to reach places, no rush. This was largely because it was the time of summer holidays, when the number of people staying in the city is less, as most Bulgarians spend their time out of the country. <\/strong><\/p>\n Classes conducted:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n During the three weeks, several classes were conducted on the topics of\u00a0(i) Event Management,<\/u> (ii) Intercultural Communication and Competence<\/u>, and (iii) Leadership<\/u>, which were conducted by some of the top faculty of Varna University of Management,\u00a0Bulgaria.<\/p>\n Conducted by Professor Irina Petkova, this was a 4-day module, where students learnt everything right from the basics of event planning (types, size, scale, roles, scope), to how marketing of an event takes place, pre and post event planning, and more.<\/p>\n Throughout the classes, students were given group assignments and presentations to work on. These team activities were a great way to interact with and get to know the fellow students. For most of the students, this was also the first time we were working with students from different countries.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Conducted by Dr. Nedka Dimitrova, this was a 5-day module that took place in the second week of the bootcamp. During the classes, students would engage in meaningful discussions surrounding the topics of elements of culture that shape people\u2019s thinking, behaviour, and actions. We touched upon the topics of stereotypes, norms, beliefs, attitudes of people across different cultures, and more.<\/p>\n At the end of the module, students were divided into groups of three for a group project and presentation, in which we recognised various cultural differences between different countries, which included cross-cultural communication barriers, auto and hetero-stereotypes, and so on.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Conducted by Dr. Violina Ratcheva, this was a 4-day module conducted in the last week of the bootcamp. These classes were a culmination of learning different leadership styles, as well as gaining an understanding of how different people perceive leadership differently and the qualities that are envisioned in a leader<\/p>\n Study Trips:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n On weekends, we were taken on study trips to beautiful locations in Bulgaria like Cape Kaliakra, Nessebar, Balchik, Castle Ravadinovo, Albena Beach, and more.\u00a0Every place that we visited had a cultural significance and historical importance. We were accompanied by tour guides during these trips, who at every step of the way gave us insights and pieces of useful information about the places that we were visiting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2018Delight in Diversity\u2019 – intercultural event:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n At the end of the bootcamp, the students organized an\u00a0intercultural event called \u2018Delight in Diversity’, at an open theatre in Dobrich, Bulgaria. In this event, we showcased the cultures of India, Vietnam, Bangladesh through interactive stalls and live performances.<\/p>\n We were allocated a budget within which we had to ensure that we cover all the expenses of the event. We divided ourselves into broadly four teams- marketing, logistics, finance, arts and crafts. Information about this event was published in almost all local media in Dobrich<\/u>:<\/p>\n [a] https:\/\/www.focus-news.net\/novini\/regioni\/Naslada-v-mnogoobrazieto-e-finalut-v-Dobrich-na-Studentski-obuchitelen-lager-1755959<\/a><\/p>\n [b] https:\/\/novini247.com\/novini\/na-19-yuli-2023-sryada-v-leten-teatar-dobrich-shte_6585588.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
\n Student Participant 1<\/strong><\/td>\n Student Participant 2<\/strong><\/td>\n Student Participant 3<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ms.\u00a0 Manaar Jafri<\/p>\n Ms. Saanvi Sekhri<\/p>\n Mr. Yashmit Chawla<\/p>\n \n
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