New Delhi, February 10 Students from Miranda House College listened to firsthand accounts of life in Antarctica on Tuesday as speakers at a panel discussion shared insights on resilience, leadership, and perseverance gained from polar expeditions.
The Policy Centre & Gender Lab (PCGL) of the college, in collaboration with UNESCO and Her World India, organized a multimedia session titled "Live Your Dreams: Lessons from Antarctica," aimed at connecting experiences from extreme environments with everyday challenges, according to an official statement.
During the inauguration, Principal Bijayalaxmi Nanda of Miranda House College said that stories from harsh conditions encourage individuals to push personal limits and offer relevant insights for daily life and leadership.
In the panel discussion, polar expeditioner and leadership specialist Jens Neumann spoke about teamwork and decision-making in demanding situations, while psychologist and polar explorer Alexandra Guryeva highlighted the importance of mental strength, self-discovery, and emotional balance during isolation, officials said.