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Student stories

Campers, alumni and mentors, speaking for themselves.

35 stories

“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
“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
“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
“From why cockroaches die upside down to how many pieces of chapati you can fit in a pan, there is no shortage of things to talk about in Club GW. It's not just a place of education — we talk about anything, ranging from AI to economics, biology to astronomy. Club GW encourages me to always think outside of the box, and gives me answers to questions I didn't even think I had. It's inspired me to stay curious, and to keep on learning.”
Palak Maheshwari · Alumni
“Club Genwise is a place where you can ask questions without hesitation. As a mentor, I find it rewarding to see many young, inquisitive minds asking questions, discussing ideas, and sharing information. I find Club GenWise to be an ideal platform where learning is self-directed — with fun and freedom, yet purposeful and focused.”
Muralidhar K · Mentor
“You know that feeling when you find something interesting or learn something new, and you want to tell people about it? You don't always have people who will share that same level of interest, who will find it as fun as you do. Being a mentor in Club GW really fulfills that need for me. There's always interesting stuff coming up every day, and if I find something cool, I can share it there knowing someone in that group will find it cool too.”
Siddharth Bharath · Mentor
“GenWise helped me narrow down and gain a better idea of what it was that I truly enjoyed doing, and thus really helped me solidify my decision of what field to go into.”
Maanya Gadekar · GSP 2022 & 2023 · now Drexel University
“GenWise has taught me to be more flexible — that life has so many open doors and routes, and all of them could be beneficial to my development.”
Palak Maheshwari · GSP 2022 & 2023 · now UC San Diego
“Definitely cemented my decision to pursue mathematics as a career.”
Agastya A Iyer · GSP 2022 · now IISER Mohali
“GenWise reaffirmed what I already knew: electronics are awesome!”
Arnav Bhatnagar · GSP 2023 · now RPI
“Great experience. Learnt hands on skills that are invaluable to this day.”
Aritra Biswas · GSP 2016 · now BITS Pilani

So — is it yours?

The same question, pointed at your child

You've seen what we see across a summer. The useful next step is smaller: does any of it describe the child in your house?