Day 7
This day began a bit slower than most of our previous days. Everyone was given a few hours to roam about JIIT (Jaypee Institute of Technology) campus. Some took this as an opportunity to take a tour of the institute’s grounds, which included visiting various classrooms, and the school's temple. Following the leisurely morning, we all gathered for a welcome presentation lead by the students and faculty of JIIT. A few from our group also took this as an opportunity to stand up and deliver a brief overview of our universities highlights. Overall, it was a light-hearted exchange that truly started the rest of our day off on the right foot.
The Presidential Palace was our next stop. Unfortunately, due to the president’s busy schedule, our prior meeting arrangements with him were cancelled, though we were given the pleasure of touring the palace grounds. Beautiful artwork, ancient relics, and national pride were showcased throughout this amazing mansion. The magnificent Mughal Garden were also a part of this amazing walkthrough. This seemingly endless garden overwhelmed many of the students with its wide spectrum of forms and colors.
Next, everyone took part in a serious bout of shopping. Over three hours were spent perusing a local market. Everyone left with smiles on their faces, and their arms full of bags. “It was cool because the students got first hand experience with haggling with the local merchants,” said Jay Austin. The day ended with dinner and a few drinks back at JIIT.
The Presidential Palace was our next stop. Unfortunately, due to the president’s busy schedule, our prior meeting arrangements with him were cancelled, though we were given the pleasure of touring the palace grounds. Beautiful artwork, ancient relics, and national pride were showcased throughout this amazing mansion. The magnificent Mughal Garden were also a part of this amazing walkthrough. This seemingly endless garden overwhelmed many of the students with its wide spectrum of forms and colors.
Next, everyone took part in a serious bout of shopping. Over three hours were spent perusing a local market. Everyone left with smiles on their faces, and their arms full of bags. “It was cool because the students got first hand experience with haggling with the local merchants,” said Jay Austin. The day ended with dinner and a few drinks back at JIIT.
