YJA Convention 2018 07 Chicago IL

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

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What's Your Story? | Varun Gandhi
Jain Lifestyle | HS/College/JNF
Who are you? An age-old question that many of us have not begun to think about. We search for satisfaction externally and get distracted from our true purpose on this Earth. Distractions like performance in school/work, social life, negative emotions, and media...you get the idea! Dr. Gandhi journeys you through a technique he uses to better understand himself. He outlines his process and the steps involved in this journey and how you can get started for yourself.
Working Your Way Up The Corporate Ladder | Gaurav Jain
Career & Networking | JNF
Sometimes your workplace can start to feel toxic, or you feel like you're not growing anymore, or you're just getting plain bored. If that's the case, then one way to get out of the situation is to get change your job. But how do you actually do that? What's the best way to switch jobs without burning bridges? Come to the session to find out how to move forward with your career.
X, Y, Z whatever | Yashwini Kamdar
Career & Networking | JNF
Today's multi-generational workforce requires leaders that understand the importance of leveraging strengths and differences. This session will introduce ideas that will develop young professionals into effective leaders.
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Our lifestyles directly impact destruction against the environment on a massive scale. But you can make a change! Learn about how simple choices you make every day can benefit not only yourself, but the broader environment. Become a conscious consumer and begin to gain awareness on how to avoid animal by-products.
You are a Product of Your Environment | Raju Shah
Jain Lifestyle | HS
You Don't Get to Decide For Me | Darshan Shah
Diversity & Inclusion | College
South Asian culture, and moreover Jain culture, leaves little room for deviation from the normal relationship: man + woman. Notions of this 'ideal' ostracize LGBTQ individuals, often putting us in a category as "unsuitable." And while we've gotten past openly shaming, we have not developed true acceptance. The hushed whispers and rumors, as if it's something to be ashamed of, leaves little room for the Desi LGBTQ to make decisions about their gender and sexuality.
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