The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an alumni interaction on ‘The Effect of Rewards and Motivation on Student Achievement” on 09.08.23.Chef Raj Mohan M.S., a former student of the department, is currently working as the HoD in the Department of HM&CS at GTN Arts College, Dindigul. He raised awareness among the students about the role of culinary competitions in their careers. He explained why students should participate in culinary competitions, what they can learn from them, and how that knowledge can help them improve their skills. Finally, he quoted the statement of Swami Vivekananda, ‘You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.’ His message emphasizes the importance of discovering one’s talent, nurturing and motivating it, honing it to perfection, imbuing it with morals, and presenting it with love. He stressed that someday, amidst a crowd of people, the sound of applause, dance, whistles, and cheers will signify the magic of your performance and success. He encouraged students to envision their future, think ambitiously, and embrace it in the present, as one day, their future will manifest as their present. This program succeeded in motivating and encouraging the students. In total, 58 students from the second and third years actively participated.
