BOSS 6.0 2023
12 August 2023 at 2:47 am
Bhanushali Wadi, Ghatkopar Mumbai
Recording
BOSS Annual Event: Celebrating 6 Years of Guidance and Growth
A Milestone Gathering of Mentors, Students, and Community Leaders
This year's BOSS (Bhanushali Overseas Support System) event marked six years of the initiative's journey, opening with the devotional Hinglaj Ma and Odhavram Bapa Stuti, followed by welcome remarks from SKBSST leadership and words of encouragement from the Trustee and Education Chairman. The program included an update on OEF's expanding initiatives — from the Vali Sammelan in Vapi to Protsahan, Bhanu ACE, and scholarship programs — along with heartfelt thanks to the volunteers and teams who have shaped BOSS's growth.
The event brought together an influencer keynote, felicitation of the 2023 student batch, and a rich set of expert sessions spanning UK university admissions, scholarships, accommodation guidance, research opportunities, and community initiatives like NABS. A veteran medical practitioner's senior perspective, student testimonials, and an open Q&A rounded out the day.
Program Highlights:
- Milestone Reflection: OEF activity updates and appreciation marking BOSS's 6-year milestone.
- BOSS Overview: Presentation on BOSS's work, live APC welcome, and community group sign-ups.
- Keynote Address: A session with Instagram influencer Yudi (Pritesh Jagani), including an audience survey.
- Felicitation: A video and group photo honoring the BOSS Student Batch of 2023.
- Expert Sessions: Covering the journey to Oxford and UK entrance exams, application processes and scholarships, UK accommodation dos and don'ts, research assistantships and networking, and an introduction to NABS.
- Senior Experience: Reflections from a 77-year-old medical practitioner on a long career in medicine.
- Student Voices: Two testimonial videos sharing personal experiences.
- Open Forum: A Q&A with all speakers, followed by an event summary and closing vote of thanks.