![]() What was a typical day at campus like? What do students do, when not attending classes? Are extra-curricular activities and sports an active part of the lifestyle of a Stanford student? I believe that it is important that students get to know about these global programs so that they get to experience more than just their own culture and develop a global sense of education. I am currently in touch with Presidents of some colleges and hope to hold small events across the University soon. My responsibilities as the Stanford Summer Global Ambassador mainly involve promoting this amazing opportunity amongst students of DU. We also contributed pictures and blog pieces about various weekend trips all around California, be it Napa Valley, San Francisco, or to the Google Headquarters. As members of the Marketing Team, we were supposed to cover the various events happening around the campus, ranging from Movie Screenings to Handwriting Analysis Workshops. Summer at Stanford is far from mundane – there is so much happening on and off campus that you always find yourself surrounded by things to do. Shreya: Being a part of the Marketing Team was an altogether new experience for an introvert like me. What tasks did you undertake as a member of the marketing team? As the Global Ambassador for Stanford Summer School ’16, how do you plan on best representing the University? All that I learnt during the summer was totally worth the investment. I now have a global standing in terms of academia and can aim and achieve better things in the future. The degree is an added advantage to my CV as now I have knowledge of some emerging subfields in psychology which are not taught as prominently in India. I made friends from all around the world. I chose the courses DU does not offer at the undergraduate level, and it was a wonderful experience. Shreya: Oh, it was always a clear-cut choice! The Psychology Department at Stanford is ranked number one in the world and there is no other place I’d rather have been. What made you choose Stanford University for your field of study? How would you say your degree compares to similar degrees in other institutes in terms of syllabus/ subject content and future prospects? In this era of technology, a more comprehensive web based system will enable us to perform better. More access to the University research database should be provided, even to undergraduate students. Specifically in DU, I feel that free access to WiFi is a basic facility that should be provided. I believe that the same is required in India. The availability of better infrastructure allows one to go beyond textbooks. Knowing is not enough, one must understand the concepts and should be able to apply them in real life situations. However, the examinations in USA largely involve application of the learnt material. Shreya: From what I have experienced so far, I think the syllabus is not very different in both countries, especially in psychology. How is the education system in USA different from that in India (DU specifically)? Which changes must India begin inculcating immediately? I can say that the learning experience is nothing short of transformative. ![]() It is a rigorous and well planned course, and creative thinking is encouraged and appreciated. I feel that before investing oneself in such a course abroad, one should be passionate about learning. ![]() The curriculum taught is nearly the same but due to abundance of resources, application of this knowledge is better abroad. In addition to better infrastructure and more possibilities, there are also a wide range of subjects to choose from. I always felt that the education system in the US is more liberal and research oriented, and it turned out to be true. I believe that internships are important but thorough knowledge of the subject matter is a must before trying it out on the field. I always wanted to know what it’d feel like to be in the same place as these researchers. Shreya: Ever since the start of my undergraduate degree at Daulat Ram College, I learnt about the pioneers in the field of psychology and the research carried out by them. ![]() What made you choose summer school over an internship? Did you have any notions about studying in the US specifically? In your opinion, what should an Indian student keep in mind before deciding to undertake such a course abroad? She talks about her experience at the institute, and of walking in the same places as some of her greatest idols. ![]() Her choice of subject was Affective Science, Neuroscience, and Social Psychology, offered by the Psychology Department of the university. Shreya Dubey is a student of Psychology at Daulat Ram College, who got to attend the reputed Stanford Summer School program. ![]()
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