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GenWise

Student journeys

In their own words

The honest measure of a summer program isn't the closing ceremony — it's what the kids say when the camera's on them, and where they stand years later. One of our earliest campers, from the 2016 batch, went on to read computer science and neuroscience at Johns Hopkins; several recent TAs were once campers themselves. Here's the evidence, unedited.

The films

Student stories, on camera

The words

What they wrote afterwards

Students and alumni

We could tell you about GenWise — but it's better heard from those who lived it.

“All in all, Genwise has left me with memories I'll cherish for a lifetime. It brought me out of my comfort zone, let me experience a kind of joy I never had before and after 21 days, sent me back with friends from all over the country, skills I'll never forget, knowledge I didn't have before and countless beautiful memories.”
Chithkala Praveen · Student, GSP'24
“The professors here are just the best! Never did I feel that I could not approach them, it is such a positive environment. The freedom you get here helps you to communicate, to grow and be an all-rounder. After coming here, I can talk freely and initiate conversations with a group of people.”
Rizak Makkar · Student, GSP'23
“I didn't know much about forensic science till I came here. I got to know that it is all about finding the perfect clues. It's like a jigsaw puzzle – Find, put together and solve. I learnt many skills that will surely be useful in my future.”
Satakshi Gangwar · Student, GSP'24
“Attending the Genwise summer program was the best decision I ever made! The courses were challenging yet incredibly rewarding, and the instructors were supportive and knowledgeable. I made lifelong friends and learned so much beyond the regular school curriculum. This program truly ignited my passion for learning.”
Neel Patel · GSP'22 & GSP'23
“The Genwise summer program was an amazing experience. The blend of academics and extracurricular activities kept me engaged and excited every day. I particularly loved the AI and Machine Learning course, which was both fun and informative. The supportive community and hands-on learning approach made it an unforgettable summer.”
Maanya Gadekar · GSP'22 & GSP'23
“I was blown away by the GenWise summer program! The innovative teaching methods and engaging projects made learning enjoyable. The opportunity to explore new subjects like Gen AI was eye-opening. The camp's atmosphere was so welcoming, and I felt inspired every day. Can't wait to return next summer!”
Mugdha Gautam · GSP'23 & GSP'24
“These three weeks have arguably been some of the best weeks of my life. It's just the people I met, the friendships I have created and the bonds I have with them now are something truly special which can't really be replicated anywhere else.”
Aditya Bontra · GSP May'22, Dec'22 & May'23
“I'm currently getting my bachelors in Neuroscience, and my first ever exposure to the field was through the Summer Program. My experience at this Program was an incredible learning and growth opportunity for me, both personally and academically. It inspired my interest in neuroscience and medicine, and I am so thankful for the opportunity it gave me!”
Rupasri Chalavadi · BS CS & Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins · summer camp 2016, before GSP
“My experience with Genwise has been full of twists and turns, happiness and challenge, but as I overcome each one, I discovered a new part of myself.”
Dia Tandon · GSP May'24 & May'25

Parents

Behind every transformation is a parent who noticed.

“The people at GenWise brilliantly managed to bridge the gap even though the child's parents were not there. They take care of the children in such a way that parents are confident that their children will be safe and fine. If anything, the child's going to be feeling even better.”
Parent of a GSP'22–23 student · Parent
“The learning which they brought back along with them is fabulous. I mean, out of the world, there is nothing beyond words which I can express. We consciously took those courses which we thought were interesting and which our children could pursue in future.”
Kinjal Dharod · Mother of Ayan Dharod, GSP May'22 & '23

Mentors and staff

The people who taught the courses and ran the wings.

“The kids taught me to always find the magic in life — to be constantly inspired and confident to achieve your aspirations. Knowing that I can make a difference and being able to witness that difference come alive in the program gave me the incentive to pursue a teaching career.”
Samrin Thomas · Intern, GSP'23–24

Humans of GenWise

11 short stories

Short vertical portraits from our community — campers, coaches, the people who make the mess tables loud.

Your kid could be Episode 12

Every voice on this page started the same way

Every new family starts the same way: your child takes the free Assessment, you leave a few details, we call.

Free · 20 questions · 35 minutes. Pay ₹40,000 to hold a seat. Change your mind until 28 February 2027 and all of it comes back.