YJA Convention 2018 07 Chicago IL

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

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How Jain Are You? | Sunita Jain Jain Lifestyle | HS In this session, we will discuss a few specific Jain principles, explore how you practice them today and, through group interactions, come up with ways to advance the practice further into our day-to-day lives.
How to Keep Your Heart Healthy Nitin Shah, Manu Shah, Bimal Chhajer Jain Lifestyle | HS/College/JNF Heart disease causes 1 in 4 deaths in the US, and Indians are more prone to develop heart disease compared to any other community in this country. Though there is a genetic predisposition in developing heart disease, it is mainly caused by wrong food habits and faulty lifestyle. In this session, Bimal Chhajer will discuss these causes, and ways to prevent heart disease. This session will offer a long term solution towards a healthy heart like cooking without oil!
How to Succeed in the Marketplace: Insights from an Employer | Parag Doshi Career & Networking College/JNF From getting an interview, to achieving fast track success, as well as not getting fired, certain skills and a mindset geared towards tomorrow are required of today's job applicants. Parag Doshi has been involved in recruiting and managing employees at all levels from entry-level to executives and physicians. In this session, he will share his insights into the keys to getting recruited by employers and succeeding in a competitive and dynamic marketplace.
I and My | Mayuri Zaveri Jain Lifestyle College There are two parts of living: "I" which is the soul and "My" which is your body. Join us with mindful meditation and ponder upon questions such as: Who am I?, Why am I here?, Where did I come from?, What am I supposed to accomplish in my life?, Where will I go from here?, and What will I carry with me?
I'm Not Throwing Away My Shot | Kanvi Shah Jain Lifestyle | HS Young? Scrappy? Hungry? It is time to make decisions. To take risks. To take control of your life. "But I'm only in high school... there's plenty of time." Sure, but you can start learning how now. And what better way is there than the exciting adventures of drama? From improv to musical theater, this session is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and will empower you to open your mind to the best choices. (Plus, if you didn't get the references, you will soon.)
In Our Own Words: Talking through Media Portrayal of South Asians Harsha Nahata ! Social Issues College/JNF If you could write the story of your life - for Netflix - how would you tell it? Whether it is Hasan Minhaj's Homecoming King sketch, Aziz Ansari's conversations with his parents on Master of None, or the first Jain character on a high profile network show (Jane the Virgin), there has been a recent surge of South Asian identity represented in mainstream media. Through writing, we'll dive into anekaantvaad and what it means to create our own narratives of truth.
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