Lipitha R Gowda
Grade 11 Student, New Horizon Gurukul, Bangalore
“The program taught me to face challenges bravely and see every problem as an opportunity,” says Lipitha, a Grade 11 student who participated in an IBM SkillsBuild project-based learning session.
As a high school student, Lipitha was looking for learning experiences that extended beyond textbooks and offered practical, real-world relevance. Before the program, she had limited exposure to structured innovation or collaborative problem-solving in a workshop setting.
During the three-day project-based learning session, she worked with peers to identify real-world problems and design creative solutions. The collaborative environment and guided activities encouraged her to think innovatively and present her ideas confidently. One memorable activity—creating and presenting a chart—allowed her to share her thoughts and learn from the diverse ideas of other students, strengthening her teamwork and communication skills.
Today, Lipitha carries forward greater confidence in creative thinking and collaborative problem-solving. She plans to continue engaging in skill-building opportunities that blend learning with real-world impact. “Skill development can be exciting and practical,” she reflects. “This experience showed me how much we can achieve when we work together.”