Empowering Students Through Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Service
On September 21st, MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul hosted its highly anticipated Global Educational university Fair, welcoming universities from around the world to present their academic programs to our Diploma Program students. While the university fair provided invaluable opportunities for students to explore higher education options.
On this occasion DP students set a CAS initiative as the student-led stalls for raising funds for charity.
As part of their CAS service, DP1 and DP2 students set up vibrant stalls featuring a range of food items and creatively crafted accessories. The students took full responsibility for preparing, marketing, and selling their products, turning the university fair into a hub of creativity and entrepreneurship. The beautifully designed accessories and delicious snacks attracted a great deal of attention, adding a lively and engaging element to the event.
The sales from these stalls were more than just a business endeavour; they had a meaningful purpose; each and every stall was ready to give their contribution to a social cause, aligning with the core values of the CAS program, which emphasizes service to the community. Beyond the financial impact, the initiative fostered teamwork, creativity, and practical skills, as students learned how to manage stalls, handle transactions, and interact with customers.
A particularly heartwarming moment was when students used leftover ingredients from the food stalls to make sandwiches, which they distributed to the school’s support staff, including gardeners, School’s logistic and Housekeeping staff , and security personnel. This gesture of gratitude reinforced the values of empathy and social responsibility that CAS aims to cultivate. The day was marked as “Gratitude Day “
In summary, while the Global College Fair provided a valuable educational experience, it was the CAS stalls that made the event truly special. The students’ creative efforts, combined with their commitment to giving back, transformed the fair into an inspiring showcase of learning, service, and community spirit.
– Ketul Borda DP2
