5th May

May 5^th

Today the SIHIs arrived in Vikasnagar and proceeded to the SMTA hostel, where they were welcomed by Maggie and Reuben, the husband and wife who run SMTA. They explored the SMTA campus a bit and then relaxed in their lovely new dorm rooms! The SIHIs then met up with the translator, Abhishek, and later in the day went to the Vikasnagar market to buy Indian garments. The girls went wild over the silvar curtas while the guys were content with the more simple kurta pajamas. After getting a good deal, the SIHIs headed back to the hostel and met with Dr. Sachin. Each of the SIHIs had to sing a song and were given a nickname based on that song:

Mohini – Frauleine

Madeline – Ozzy

Afrousheh – Pisa

Trish - Newfie

Allison – Chelton

Sarah – Ribbit

Lauren – Genie

Raman – Mr. Sub

Nora – Poka/Poca

Nishu – Belter

John – Rain

Abhishek – Romeo

The group is supposed to use these handles.

Next round of ice breakers was: "What is in a Name?" Here, everyone had to explain the meaning, little histories etc. behind their names. People with triple barreled names had the toughest time! But on the whole it was fun and full of subtle learning.

RAMAN