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Department of Applied Mechanics,
IIT Madras,
Chennai 600 036.
Mechanical Sciences Block (MSB),
Room: 205,
IIT Madras,
Chennai 600 036.
“...The whole process was kind of looking back at my life and getting insights from the past because the situations that my mentee faced/ shared with me were very much similar to what I had experienced in her age. Gowshika is a very hard working student trying to balance her freetime as well as academics.If given the opportunity, she will utilize it properly…”
“....My experience in Teach in 10 was very good as I felt the nostalgia for school days. I could relate to my mentee a lot as I faced similar issues in high school as she did. Gowshika is a very hardworking girl. She is a bit shy in nature but she got comfortable with us with time. She likes exploring things as she was very interested in looking at labs…”
“...On the first day of the ceremony I really enjoyed being with my mentors. It was nice meeting them. I visited the 3D-printed building on campus with my mentors. In the final recording, I was really happy to complete my recording…”
“..Kiruba is a daring and courageous girl. It is very difficult to think about a situation where she may step back due to lack of confidence. I started mentoring her very late (towards the end of the program), so we could only spend less time on activities other than studies. Bringing confidence in her during teaching was not a challenging task. Even though mathematics was her least favourite subject, she understood the concepts fast. Taking her into teaching mode was only a slightly difficult thing during mentoring, if I had to say one. I have spent a beautiful time mentoring her. I wish her good luck in all of her future endeavors…”
“...Kiruba is an active girl and she wants to explore different fields, that enthusiasm took her here. Mentoring her and helping her was a fantastic experience. We both learned a lot together in the journey with teach-to-learn sessions. I wish her a bright future….”
“...On the first day of IIT session I was sitting in the first row, I answered question by sir and I was presented a chocolate. I met my mentors on this day. I met a group of girls from other schools. We sang a group song together on 3rd session. The most unforgettable memories were I recorded a video about binomial theorem and I went with my mentor to see the Techno Fest….”
“..I had a great time being a part of this mentorship program. I was really moved and inspired looking at the hard work and enthusiasm of all the kids who were part of this program. Our mentee Divya made this whole mentoring process easy for us as she was always active and enjoyed learning new concepts and did all the work very sincerely. She is really hard working and put’s all her efforts into doing her best…”
“...The mentoring experience was fantastic, and the fulfillment gained from instructing a school student was beyond measure. Divya has the desire to acquire new knowledge and played an active role in enhancing the quality of the video content…”
“...My first memorable moment is my first mock video. After recording Dhristi Akka gave me a chocolate for my fearless speech. Then during the final recording Vimala akka gave kit kat and a pouch. In the campus I saw deer, went on a ride with Vimala Akka and enjoyed it very much…”
“...Teaching Michael Antony differential calculus and its applications was an absolute blast! His enthusiasm for learning was infectious, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing him grasp new concepts and apply them to real-world problems. I'm proud of the progress he made, and I'm excited to see what he'll achieve in the future with his newfound skills…”
“...Michael had specific goals and challenges he wanted to address, and I am glad that I was able to help him identify and overcome these obstacles. He was an active listener and always willing to take in constructive feedback that helped him achieve his objectives with increased confidence…”
“...I am proud to participate in this program. I came to IIT Madras for the first time. My mentors Roshan and Barath Anna are very intelligent. They not only supported in making my video, they also gave their experiences and some tips to crack competitive exams. This program was very helpful for me. I learnt many things from this program…”
“...I had a great experience in this mentoring process. Asif was not just a student, but a great friend as well, and I have learnt a lot from him and I hope he did from me lol. He was very enthusiastic and focused about the concepts and made it an fun journey overall…”
“...It was a pleasure to meet Asif! Such a caring, well mannered and dedicated child.. also, very talented.. and eager to learn and understand things in his environment. Got to learn certain things from his personality! Actual dedication came when I met the mentor. After feeling that I am actually able to influence things in his life, I put in more effort in making the experience better for Asif...”
“...During the first few interactions my mentors took me to a water recycling place and explained the process. Then they took me around the IIT campus. After that they taught me about sequences and series clearly, patiently and joyfully. This program was very useful for my exam also. It enhanced my general knowledge, English knowledge, Communication skill, Teaching Skill, Punctuality…”
“...Pradeep is a very talented student. He is very good at drawing, he understands the concepts that i taught almost instantly. In future he wants to become a collector. He is a bit shy type but still a very good boy. Mentoring a student like Pradeep was a very good experience for me, he's able to quickly grasp the concepts, he was really enthusiastic and hardworking. I had also learnt many things about myself and I can say that Pradeep also improved a lot as a person. So overall it was a great experience…”
“...I've always believed that mentoring is a simple duty that requires minimal effort, but when it comes to the real mentoring part, you need to be creative and have lots of ideas. Being a mentor taught me that it's not just teaching and instructing but also the trade of time and anticipation. The joy I felt from sharing my knowledge with young minds is immeasurable…”
“...My first day at IITM is an important and unforgettable event of my life. I learnt many things and got new experiences in the IIT campus. I am lucky to have Akshay and Khushdev yogi as my mentors. They were kind and supported me a lot to make the teaching video. Siva Kumar sir's speech was very useful and Desikamani sir's speech impressed me. On the final recording I was very excited at the same time I was very nervous. Finally, I am happy that I have completed my recordings successfully…”
“...The onboarding and the 1st mentee-mentor interaction were inspiring in themselves. Our mentee Mageshwari K., like many other students, had to travel a long way to reach IIT-M, but she was always bubbling with interest to learn more. Since the interactions were spaced out over the months, at times we felt slightly disconnected, but thanks to the project team who made sure we rehearsed over and over again to bring out the final video…”
“...We were very delighted to meet our mentee in our introductory Teach in Ten session. Our mentee Mageshwari K. is a very bright student both in academics and also in several co-curriculars like badminton, sketching, chess to name a few. She has put in good effort in delivering the video content with such confidence and clarity. The online and offline sessions kept us in constant contact with our mentee enabling us to deliver the content on time….”
“...Spending time with mentor is the one of my best memories in IITM, because my mentors are very friendly to me. I made new friends both school students and IIT students. The entire journey in these few months is very useful and memorable for me…”
“..What do you want to be when you grow up? I asked Tholkappiyan at the first met.
"Dr. B.R. Ambedkar" was audible to my ears. At that time, I felt very much responsible for his professional success.
Throughout the trip, I pushed him to think creatively. He then started posing questions to me that were instructive.
As like brothers, he annoy me, I reprimanded him. He puts up with me and does whatever I ask of him as we get ready to shoot the video.
He also maintains a balance in his academics. I will be his mentor until he needs it..”.
“...I learned many things and good behaviour from my mentor. He helped me to think about success in life. He taught me not only as the mentor, he is also like one of my family. I was very curious and nervous to take the video. He thought very differently and I liked that idea…”
“…Hariprasad was proactive and hardworking throughout the process. There was complete cooperation from his side when the script had to be rewritten two weeks before the shoot. Mentoring experience was challenging i.e., I had to adapt myself to a teaching style that makes it easier for him to understand. Overall, it was a good learning experience for both of us…”
“..I liked coming to IITM campus because I learnt new things here. I like my mentor because he understands me well and teaches well too. I am so excited to see the teaching video. My mentor supported me to make the teaching video and every smart work of our video..”
“...I had a very nice time interacting with him throughout the course of the program. His brimming enthusiasm kept fueling the project through the tough times we had. His eagerness to learn things, observe patterns and most importantly his inquisitive nature at the right moment are something I feel each of us as students can pickup..”
“... It was great interacting with Srinath , maybe I can say I kick started learning Tamil through him . My mentee was quite supportive and literally it was a brother-brother bonding among us. He always tried to understand what we taught and had the realization that what we were teaching was very fundamental and not taught to students at school level to that greater depth .He prepared his notes and scripts for the video on its own . He is really enthusiastic ! It was a life experience for me..”
“...When I entered IIT I felt nervous, excited, proud, happy and more thoughts were running in my mind. It was a new experience, new environment. My mentors Gopalan Anna and Mayur bro were speaking to me like a close friend. That day was memorable for me. We went to the stadium, around the campus and saw deer and other animals. I was very nervous in the studio for the first time but I did ok. That was another memorable day for me…”
“..Teach in 10 was a great and rewarding opportunity which helped me understand the role of a mentor. My mentee was very talented and I had learnt a great deal by trying to adjust to his level. I also feel proud knowing that I was able to inspire my mentee not only about the topic but also his goals for the future. It was also fun getting to know such a cheerful and fun mentee which made the whole process enjoyable…”
“..He is so enthusiastic and always eager to learn new things. For us language wasn't a restriction, we interacted a lot…”
“..My visits to IITM have very beautiful and unbelievable memories. I went to the Central Library with my mentors and it was awesome. The mentors were useful and play an important role while teaching. I am eager for other similar opportunities…”
“..My experience mentoring Oviya was a wonderful one. Before I could mentor her, while getting ready for mentoring, I learnt a lot about myself, my strengths, weaknesses and tried to improve myself a lot. My mentee Oviya was a smart child with a mind to do determined hard work. There were many things which I learnt from her, and vice versa, and in the process both of us have developed a lot in terms of planning, focussing and achieving our goal, apart from making script and preparing for recording…””
“..Mentoring Oviya is a good experience. I enjoyed it a lot. She’s a smart girl and a hard worker. I am honored to have this opportunity to mentor her. It is my pleasure to guide her through her future endeavors…”
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“..First of all, the IITM environment inspired me a lot. Care taken by Project Managers and my Mentors are appreciable. Skill Development Activities were very much useful for me…”
“..Harshini is a very hardworking and dedicated mentee. The amount of effort, hours and brilliance she has put into making this video has us immensely proud of her. We had a very delightful experience with her, and were always happy to discuss and guide her through both the subject of the video and other general subjects of education. Our interactions were always a two-way street, where both mentors and mentee exchanged knowledge, either Harshini reminding us of a fact we had forgotten, or us doing the same and many more. In all, our journey with Harshini has been so enriching and amazing…”
“...First of all, I am glad to have been selected for this program at IITM. I am thankful to my Mentors Yazhini and Nidhi akka who helped a lot in my topic and in my life. One of my favorite places is the stadium. The one person I can't forget is Hema akka from project team. She interacted with me like my own sister…”
“...Keerthiyazhini is a multi-talented smart student. She knows to dance and sing in professional Tamil art forms. She does martial arts like Karate as well. When I explained the concept, she understood it very well. She has goals of becoming a Mathematics teacher in the future. I wish her all success and happiness in her endeavors. I believe that she will definitely become a successful person in life. I enjoyed the time I spent with her…”
“...When I entered IITM, that day I was very proud because many people were waiting to enter IITM but I got a chance to come here. I saw my Mentor Meenaksi akka and she spoke to me very well and then me and akka toured around IITM which was very interesting. Most memorable moments are my trial recording and when I saw a white deer…”
“...Abinaya is a very enthusiastic learner and teaching her was a wonderful experience for me. She gave her best and I am happy with the efforts she put in. I hope the very best for her, she will definitely go on to achieve greater goals in life…”
“..She was very much interested and excited about what we were doing in this Teach in 10.She put her maximum effort to learn and asked us many curious questions about the topic. All her willingness with born brilliant talents she would do her best.. She got a bright future ahead..”
“..My mentors and I went to the library and that was the best memory for me because there were wonderful books related to my ambition. My Akka and Anna taught me very well. We discussed my aim and how I can achieve my dream. This experience was a lot of learning for me..”
“...5 ft 6” tall exuding grace with a nose pierced stud and poise in her next-door girl avatar and yet has the heart of steel and will to win is my mentee Logitha. She is very independent and undeterred that I have not seen her lose composure in any tough situation. This fun-loving girl always expresses her desire to pillar her family and the motivation and support she gets from parents besides their hardships is commendable. She has shown great interest in learning new stuff and can grasp any concept quickly….”
“...My first unforgettable moments were in the big stadium. Vidhya akka walked with me on the track. I saw many deer tortoises and some monkeys too. In the 3rd week I got lost looking for the class and akka came and dropped me in class in her Scooty. I won’t forget that. I was very nervous when I went for my final video recording. My mentor supported me so much. In these 6 months, I learn lot of things, even to speak in English. When I enter the campus the gate, I feel peaceful. These will be unforgettable moments in my life time…”
“..My Mentee, Deepak is such a crazy boy and he has a keen interest in sciences. He is the one who always makes our meeting enjoyable like he describes some of the naughty things he does in his village. I loved finding a way to teach him in such a way that makes him easy and comfortable with the topic and he has a kind of quick grasp on whatever I teach him…”
“...I discovered in my engineering career that life is more than just academics and books, as stated by a handsome boy in the ninth grade, which makes me proud of him. He is a huge dreamer, eager to learn, and a bright young man. It was a wonderful experience, talking to him, spending time with him, and exchanging knowledge. Even when he wasn't on his video during online sessions throughout the process, I frequently had lovely memories of him there. That one dreamer, achiever is none other than Mr. DEEPAK….”
“...I have gained a new family and many new friends through this project. I have learned a lot. For example, traveling experience and how to talk with other people boldly. Words cannot describe my gratitude for the love given. Anna shared a lot of information and we are really proud to make a video…”
“..Arjun is a good kid, kind of naughty and distracted a bit. But when he gets an interest in something, he would definitely give his best at it. This mentoring experience was good and fun. Interacting with Arjun and finding ways to teach him in a way in which he can easily understand and think about it was a good challenge…”
“I remember the day when I met him for the very first time, I found him very energetic and excited to meet us and that was a really wonderful time. He is curious to know different types of things. He is smart in both work and personal life. He has a dream to become a CBI officer. He is a little bit careless at home work assigned in T10…”
“...First day I was introduced to my mentor. I learnt about a topic and my mentor taught me how to prepare a video on that topic. We did fun activities and completed the recording. I learnt many things from this…”
“...He is a jolly guy, who wants to have fun in his activities. He has a very good amount of general knowledge and has the ability to adapt to any situation in a small amount of time. There have been both ups and downs, but with the sincere cooperation of my mentee, I am able to reach my goal comfortably with few difficulties in some situations…”
“...Talking about Amruth, He is a kind of a guy who has a lot of enthusiasm to achieve something in life.He is mature enough to stand on his own foot and take decisions on his own about his life. At a small age like this having such maturity is just great. Apart from this what I observed is that he was never afraid to say no if he had to say somewhere, though there was a slight negligence in him but it is quite common to be there in a boy of his age ....”
“...Before the programme, I didn’t know much about IITM. I thought it was just like any other institution. But after coming I was so impressed. The atmosphere is just awesome. My mentors trained me on a topic and taught many things. We did fun activities. This has been a lovable journey…”
“....She's very polite and humble. Harini is a fast learner and she made it very easy for us. She completes her assignments in a timely manner. She has been a perfect student and an astounding mentee. She was always extraordinary in handling things from the first day. This journey has taught us many things. It's great being a part of ‘Teach in 10’...”
“.. It was a great experience to visit IIT without writing any entrance exams. I also learnt things other than the concept. Practice for the video making made me improve my communication skills. I had a chance to create a new relationship with my mentors. I feel grateful for this wonderful chance and to have spent my Saturdays usefully….”
“..Fathima is full of potential, with a passion for learning and a desire to make a positive impact in the world. She is kind, empathetic, and has a natural curiosity that leads her to seek out new experiences and knowledge. She is confident and independent, yet also values the support and guidance of those around her…”
“..Fathima is a very opinionated and strong young girl with a vision. It was very impressive to work with someone who was willing to learn and still held on to who she was. The value exchange went both ways and I am pretty sure it was a beautiful learning curve for all three of us..”
“..I didn’t expect that I will get the opportunity to involve in this project. When I first entered IITM I was scared but then I loved this experience. I don’t know how 6 months went by so fast. It is very memorable time for me..”
