Baronial Feminite: LPU Nurtures Young Minds through Its Annual Event Explorica

As soon as students step out of school to join college, their minds are full of apprehensions. From the fear of making new friends to choosing the right course to groom their personality, there are a lot many things that trouble the young minds while they are entering into a new phase of their lives! Considering all these trepidations and its mission to revitalize education at all levels starting with schools, Lovely Professional University (LPU) hosted a two-day mega event – Explorica.

LPU Chancellor Mr Ashok Mittal discussing with students regarding LIVE Project of Agriculture Department during Explorica at LPU

Explorica, a two-day mega event, witnessed mammoth visit of 30000 students from 250+ schools of Punjab. Isn’t that astounding? Explorica was planned in a manner to include both competitive and non-competitive events including Armed Forces Showcase, Gyan Manthan, Academic Exposition, School Students’ Projects, Literary/Fine & Performing Arts competitions.

Students from various schools visiting LPU department during Explorica

By adding a plethora of competitions, it was ensured that students with varied interests could participate and exhibit their skills and capabilities at such a large platform. Another highlight of this one of its kind event was distribution of cash prizes of worth 50,000 and 10,000 INR to Gyan Manthan’s State Topper and District toppers respectively. In addition, cash prizes were distributed to winners of other competitive events as well.

Students from various schools visiting LPU department during Explorica

One of the main objectives of the event was to guide students and enable them to make an informed career choice. Throughout the event, students freely interacted with different departments at LPU and asked questions to their heart’s content. Students who participated in Explorica got an opportunity to enjoy LPU’s international fest ‘One World’ at the same time. All in all, students from every participating school enjoyed the event at LPU and left with a great set of learning and experiences.