YJA Convention 2018 07 Chicago IL

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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Balancing Spiritual and Academic Life in High School | Shilpi Shah Jain Lifestyle | HS Growing up in the U.S, it's sometimes difficult to adapt to the culture here but still stay rooted in our values. This session is about why it's important to know one's values in high school and how to balance your social, religious, and academic life, especially during this transition into adulthood.
Bamboozled | Aakash Shah
! Social Issues | HS/College/JNF Do you like game shows? Then this is the session for you! We'll be discussing everyday questions that the new generation of Jains face in today's world while breaking up into groups to complete team challenges. This will be a session that focuses on open discussion and working together in small groups. There won't be much time to sit around in this session, so come prepared to have fun and work with others so you don't get bamboozled!
Being an Entrepreneur and Stepping Away | Dipak Doshi Career & Networking JNF This session is for all current full-time or part-time entrepreneurs that already have a track record and are wondering when and how to take an exit. This session is also for those established owner-operators that are working hard at managing their day-to-day operations. The content about learning to let go and how hard it was will mirror your own struggles and might help you think through how you can steer your business in a more sustainable direction.
Being Jain in the Workplace | Ashwani Jain Career & Networking College Respect is earned, not given. As young people of color, we often find it difficult to earn respect in the workplace. We find ourselves as the youngest and only people of color in work settings that are typically dominated by older, white males. This results in us less likely to be promoted, get more challenging work, and not be consulted for input on important decisions. By incorporating the values of Jainism, we can reduce opportunity gaps and earn respect.
Beyond Medicine: Innovative Activities for Health Professionals | Manoj Jain Career & Networking College/JNF A career in medicine as a doctor, a nurse, pharmacist, or a therapist doesn't need to take up all your time. Manoj Jain, a physician, will talk about how he has been able to invest time in doing many other activities such as writing for the Washington Post, doing charitable work in India, engaging in political activism, and teaching Jainism. He will share how to use the Triple A's in your career and outside your medical career.
Breaking Barriers Seema Jain, Sunit Jain Social Issues HS This debut session will discuss taboo topics with parents and Jain youth, specifically the 3 D's - dating, drinking, and diet. Let's share ideas of how to better communicate with parents and not hide certain forbidden issues. As first generation Indians, we understand what you are experiencing with your parents, who may not have been raised in this country. Let's find solutions to improve communication with your parents and avoid deceit in your actions.
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