DESIGN YOUR DREAM – BATCH 2
- Birdy IITY
- Dec 4
- 2 min read
The Design Your Dream (DYD) program continues to create impactful learning experiences for young people, supporting them in building clarity, confidence, and essential life skills. Held from 21–23 November 2025, Batch 2 brought together 54 students from Don Bosco School, Nalgonda for an immersive three-day camp blending self-discovery, leadership training, and career awareness.
Day 1: Arrival & Orientation
The program began on the evening of November 21st with students arriving at the BIRDY campus. After registration and settling in, they took part in a brief orientation designed to foster comfort, connection, and readiness for the sessions ahead.
Day 2: Learning, Leadership & Life Skills
The second day was filled with engaging workshops led by a team of experienced facilitators.
Inaugural Reflections
The morning began with opening messages by:
Fr Yeruva Joji, Youth Director of the Province
Fr Maddhichetty Noel, Director of BIRDY
Their inputs highlighted the importance of self-belief, discipline, and dreaming with purpose.
Key Sessions of the Day
1. Orientation to a Meaningful Life – Mr. Kandula Anvesh
A powerful exploration of purpose, self-awareness, and building a meaningful and disciplined lifestyle.
2. The Dream of Don Bosco – Fr Yeruva Joji
An interactive session encouraging students to discover their own dreams while understanding the roots of youth empowerment through education.
3. Career Counselling & Goal Setting – Fr Dasari Johannes
A practical workshop on choosing academic paths, recognizing talents, and setting achievable goals.
4. Technology for Meaningful Living – Fr Muthyala Sudhakar
A timely reminder on responsible technology use, digital well-being, and harnessing online tools for personal growth.
5. Ecological Leadership – Fr Maddhichetty Noel
A session focusing on environmental responsibility and the role of young citizens in protecting the planet.
6. Value-Based Leadership – Mrs. Kiran Jyostna
A training module on empathy, teamwork, character formation, and leading through values.
7. Life Skills Workshops – Mr. Alphonse, Ms. Salome & Ms. Serena
Interactive exercises covering communication skills, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and relationship-building.
Evening Gathering
The day ended with group-building activities, creative interactions, and reflection circles that strengthened student confidence and bonding.
Day 3: Reflection & Moving Forward
The final morning included a guided reflection led by Fr Markapudi Pratap, encouraging students to consolidate what they learned and visualize practical steps toward their dreams. The camp concluded with shared feedback and a renewed sense of motivation.
Impact & Key Outcomes
The DYD Batch 2 program helped students:
Build clarity in academic and career planning
Strengthen leadership and communication skills
Develop teamwork, empathy, and emotional intelligence
Understand sustainable and responsible lifestyle choices
Gain motivation and confidence to pursue their personal goals
Students returned with enriched perspectives, strengthened values, and renewed enthusiasm for their journey ahead.
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