




Gurukulam - Summer Internship -2023
Experience the Vedic lifestyle and incorporate service as an integral part of life for the betterment of oneself and, in turn, the community you live in.
10-day residential program (Open for All, limited to 40 eligible individuals) For any questions, email: internship@jetusa.org
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Schedule: 1st July to 10th July 2022
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Location: JIVA Campus, Shamshabad (In house program and day scholars are not allowed)
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Tracks: Separate tracks for Youth (entering 9th grade to 19 years old) & Adults 20 years and above.
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Sponsorship: $750 per participant (includes $50 non-refundable registration fees)
Salient Points
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Experience the Vedic way of living to appreciate the traditional way of learning and living and adopt changes in our respective life.
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Learn Scriptures – short-term courses
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Volunteer in various projects at Statue of Equality, Divya Saaketham, JIMS (Jeeyar Integrated Medical Sciences), Medical camps.
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Understand the medical practices of Ayurvedam, and Homeopathy.
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Volunteer hours will be given depending on the activities participated during the internship.
Links to 2022 Gurukulam Experience
2022 Gurukulam Blog | 2022 Gurukulam Video
Registration:
Length: 10 days from July 1 – 10, 2023
Fees: Application fees $50 non-refundable; upon selection, $700 registration fees is due by the date mentioned in the confirmation email
A number of registrations allowed: Up to 40 individuals are allowed.
Registration selection process:
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Apply by March 1st, 2023 with a write-up of your interest in attending the internship.
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JET USA Committee will review the write-up in each application and select up to 40 individuals to go on the internship. Confirmations will send out by 2nd week of March 2023.
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Intern should complete the registration payment by March 31st.
Age group for registration:
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Youth: entering 9th grade- 20 years old
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Adults: Anyone above 20 years old (Parents of interns or anyone above 20 years old)
Cancellation: No cancellations or refunds are allowed after the final enrollment fee is paid due to the availability of the seats.
Travel:
Travel cost: Interns are responsible for all travel costs, including air and arrival to JIVA (Jeeyar Integrated Vedic Academy). No shuttle service is available.
Passports & Visa: Interns are responsible.
Vaccinations: All travel vaccines are required before the travel as per the airlines, local country, and city-specific guidelines.
Health Insurance: Intern is responsible for their health insurance coverage in India.
Clothes are recommended to pack for all ten days as a laundry service will not be available.
Bugs: The intern is responsible for carrying their own personal supply of bug replants (body cream/spray etc.).
Medication: Personal medication is the intern responsibility. Emergency hospital service is provided at JIVA if needed
Check-in at JIVA: June 30th, 5 to 7 PM
Check-out from JIVA: July 10th 5 to 7 PM
Internship Content & Activities:
2 tracks are available. Each day is different with different activities. Get ready for physical activities and long days. The following is a sample of the intern’s day.
High-level Program:
AM: Yoga, Key Lessons from Scriptures: Ithiha:sam & Pura:nam, Temple Tour
PM: Gi:tha Jyothi - Personality Development – Charts and Learn from our A:cha:ya Sathya Sankalpa
Youth Internship:
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JIMS hospital (Shadowing Doctors)
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Netra Vidyalaya at Samshabad
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Ji:va Gurukulam at Samshabad
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Go:sala
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Temple Service - Divya Sa:ketham, Know & serve your temple, Statue of Equality, Divya De:sams
Teacher Training for adults:
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Key Lessons from Scriptures : Ithiha:sam & Pura:nam
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Vedic Traditions & Practices – Theory & Practical Sessions
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Thathva Sastra Classes (Only for Prajna Teachers)
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Engaging in Temple Services
Accommodation:
Separate accommodation is provided at JIVA for boys and girls. Families who are enrolled for the internship (kids and parents together) up to 4 can stay in the same room.
No day scholars allowed.
Food:
Satvik food is served 3 meals per day. Food allergies will be considered at our best level. As a precautionary, each intern needs to check with the chef before they intake about their allergy items in the meal.
After the Internship:
Each participant or family group prepare a report for Bhakti Nivedana and a 2-minute video for the JET USA Youtube channel on the takeaways from the program.