This is not just an opening statement of this write up but a real scene at the stall of YES- Youth Enrichment Services, a not for profit organization concerned with youth development.
"Confluence 2008"- A Career & Placement Fair held on the days of 27th & 28th of August 2008, has been a very significant event for Jamia- the very first opportunity for students to put up their career queries and to be exposed to various career prospects.
"Confluence 2008"- A Career & Placement Fair held on the days of 27th & 28th of August 2008, has been a very significant event for Jamia- the very first opportunity for students to put up their career queries and to be exposed to various career prospects.
Organisational stalls were the main attraction of the fair. The very first stall belonged to YES where a couple of volunteer were standing against the backdrop of YES & 'ask a question' box was kept on the table, inviting youngsters to put their queries about career etc. Every action consists of breaking the thin layer of hesitation & question, similarly the action started. Initially youngsters with a queer dithering look preferred to look at our stall from far, they agreed to hear what the volunteer had to say, which resulted into queries from many youngsters across all age groups.
From a happy go lucky Jeans clad college going to a simple Burqa clad lady, from a first year student who is interest in music but confused about career to students with specific question about MBA in disaster management. The number & variety of students goes on and on, in no time the box was filled with hundreds of queries, touching upon different problems of youth, career, counseling, placement, scholarships, fellowship and some philosophical too!
YES has been a great success not only in the event but in helping a large number of young, exuberant public to understanding the power of asking questions-the very start point of the process of problem solving.The whole event reminds me of a poster in Archie's with a caption- "Even EINSTEIN ASKED QUESTIONS…." Quit amusing…. but on a serious note, everybody has an Einstein inside.
Similarly every human has some innate ability & hidden potential, It is just a matter of developing it. If you want to cultivate your talent say YES to asking questions to others & asking questions to oneself.
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