“How to plan your summers” on 21/05/2023 (Sunday), Time 11.00AM- 1.00 PM @Brainstorming room.

The program was aimed to “create awareness amongst the students on how to utilize the upcoming summer vacation effectively, to learn and explore new things and unleash their hidden talents". It was basically an open forum for all students where discussions can take place, ideas and knowledge can be shared, and opinions and thoughts can be exchanged. 

There was also an Alumni talk on the topic “Climb to Success”, presented by:

1. Marwa Said Al- Shanfari
2. Maryam Ali Al-Hilali

They are currently working as Computer Assistant at UTAS-SALALAH

They emphasized and encouraged the students to utilize the summer break to gain skills, do the volunteer work and create job opportunities in the coming years.

The discussion was done on various questions such as:

1Q) what you usually do in summers rather than just relaxing and travelling?

2Q) Main events or activities that are conducted in Oman especially in Salalah?

3Q) Activities that can be done during summer vacation:

1. Part-Time jobs
2. Workshops
3. Volunteer works
4. Training to improve soft skills

4Q) https://jobs.laimoon.com/job/5252017

1. Sales Executive
2. Data Entry
3. Odoo applicant tracking
4. Database Administrator
5. Receptionist
6. Teaching Assistant

There was a lot of interaction during the event, and more than 20 plus enthusiastic students participated in this event .Moreover the participants stressed on the importance of acquiring new skills. In order to encourage curiosity and exploration, students should engage in a fun learning process that incorporates real-life applications.

The event was conducted by Dr.Fatima Al-Shanfari (IT-HOD), Mr. Said Salim Masoud Al-Katiri (HOS-MATH), Mrs. Asra Anjum (Lecturer in Math) and the Alumni speakers Ms. Marwa Said Al- Shanfari, Ms. Maryam Ali Al-Hilali. The certificate of appreciation is given to both the speakers for giving an excellent presentation. The HOD has expressed her heartfelt gratitude for organizing the event and wished to conduct many such events in the next academic year too.