Gena Shimoda
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia, Reimagining India with IndoGenius
Introduction
Kia ora and Namaste! My name is Gena and I am currently studying a conjoint degree in Law and Arts, majoring in Politics and International Relations at the University of Auckland.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be a Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia recipient in the Reimagining India 2024 programme. Visiting India has always been on my travel bucket list so I am looking forward to exploring this vibrant country with a group of amazing people.
I am most excited to immerse myself in the diversity and dynamism of India. Throughout the six weeks, the group will experience the vast spectrum of Indian life from visiting NGOs, multinational corporations, and a variety of places of worship. We will be travelling across the Indian subcontinent from Tamil Nadu to the Himalayas, visiting key cities along the way!
Looking forward to sharing my adventures in India with you all!
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India 2024: Wrap up
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Goodbye India and Thank You
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Discovering Your Ikigai in India
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