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| Orientation |
Over the years it was observed that the first time student visitor to India (and by extension, to Pune) found it difficult to adjust to the new physical, social and cultural environment. In many cases, months went by before a student truly settled in. Although the International Office has been assisting all such students, an organized effort to address their common concerns was lacking.
In 2007, the International Office introduced an Orientation Program for all international students who have joined Symbiosis Institutes. The aim of the Orientation program was to acquaint students with the Symbiosis family, rules and regulations of the University, importance of legal procedures, medical facilities available and other miscellaneous matters of importance and interest for international students during their stay in India. The International Students' Orientation was organized on 21st July 2009 and the Chief Guest for this event was Shri. Ravindra Sengaonkar, Deputy Commissioner of Police.
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| Shri. Ravindra Sengaonkar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Foreigners Special Branch, Pune shedding light on the important rules and procedures that all foreign students must keep in mind during their stay in India on the occasion of International Students Orientation program 2009 |
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| Cultural Activities |
Apart from all admission related activities, the International Office organizes a variety of activities where international students of Pune city are able to meet on a common platform and display their many talents. The International Office is assisted in such activities by the International Students' Council. Over the past year, some of the activities organized by the International Office have included:
- Football Tournament: The International students' football tournament was organized between the 12th & 20th January 2009. There were 22 countries that participated in the tournament. The winning team was from
Sudan and the Team from Iran was the Runners Up
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| Students of the winning team, from Sudan, pose for a photograph after their victory in the International Football Tournament, held in January 2009 |
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- Sports & Cultural Week: Week was organized between the 5th and 22nd of January 2009. Events that were organized for the students included badminton, table tennis, volleyball and chess in which 17 countries participated. There was also a cultural competition, which was organized in which 12 countries participated by putting up different dance items from each of their countries
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- Symbiosis Anniversary: 26th January is celebrated as the anniversary of Symbiosis. On this day the international students of Symbiosis and of Pune city put up a variety of cultural dances. In 2009, the Chief Guest on the occasion was Dr. Satya Pal Singh, Commissioner of Police, Pune. Ms. Sheilabai Bappoo, Minister of Social Security, National Solidarity, Senior Citizen Welfare and Reform Institutions, Government of Mauritius, was the Special Guest of Honor of the event. During the function Dr. Satya Pal Singh and Ms. Sheilabai Bappoo also distributed the certificates to all the prize winners of the sports tournament and cultural competition.
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| Dr. S.B Mujumdar is seen felicitating Dr. Satya Pal Singh, Commissioner of Police, Pune along with Mr. & Mrs. Sheilabai Bappoo, Minister of Social Security, National Solidarity, Senior Citizen Welfare and Reform Institutions, Government of Mauritius, Shri B. G. Deshmukh, Former Cabinet Secretary, Government of India and Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Principal Director of Symbiosis. |
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- International Students’ Convocation: : This is the most unique event organized by Symbiosis for the benefit of international students. An event of this scale and magnitude is not organized anywhere else in the country. Students graduating from different universities all over the country are allowed to come and participate in this ceremony.
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| Dr. S. B. Mujumdar is seen felicitating Hon'ble Shri Vayalar Ravi, Minister Overseas India Affairs, Government of India along with Hon'ble Shri Suresh Kalmadi, Member of Parliament, Pune and Dr. M. S. Raste, Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis International University on the occasion of International Students' convocation ceremony held in month of June 2009. |
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- International Students Day:The 31st of July every year is celebrated as International Students Day at Symbiosis. Events organized to commemorate the occasion include - A Food Festival, a visit to an NGO, a Tree Plantation Drive, a Blood Donation camp etc.
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| International Student donating blood at the Blood Donation Camp organized by Symbiosis Centre for Health Care on the occasion of Symbiosis International Students' Day 2009. |
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| Students from Nepal planting a sapling on the occasion of the Symbiosis International Students Day at Symbiosis Lavale Campus. |
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| Students from South Korea, dressed in their traditional attire are seen singing their country's national anthem, during the International Students Day celebrations, 2009 |
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| Students of Bangladesh are seen displaying their culinary talent during the International Food Festival 2009, while Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, Founder & President, Symbiosis & Mrs. S. S. Mujumdar, Founder, Symbiosis along with Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Principal Director, Symbiosis visits each stall on the occasion of International Students' Food Festival organized on 30th July 2009 |
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| International Students' from Symbiosis acquiring information about SOFOSH regarding their focus on Child Care and adoption, at the time of visit on the occasion of International Students' Day organized on 30th July 2009 |
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| Students of Maldives participating in the Cultural Dance Competition on International Students' Day 2009 organized on 31st July 09 |
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- Iftar Party & Christmas Party:
During the course of the year the International Students' Council also helps to organize an Iftar party (in the month of Ramadan), a Diwali party and similarly a Christmas party in December. All occasions are marked by a variety of games and different forms of entertainment for the international students.
The International Office is assisted in the organization of all activities by the International Students' Council. To become a member or assist the Council, you may approach the International Office for further information
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| International Students are seen during the Christmas Party organized for the International Students along with Mrs. S.S. Mujumdar, Founder, Symbiosis & Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Principal Director, Symbiosis |
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