1,200 students attend varsity’s orientation programme

LAHORE:LUMS welcomed an exceptional cohort of over 1,200 students from across the country recently. This year’s orientation programme offered a blend of innovative activities and engaging events, designed to inspire, connect, and prepare students for the rigorous and transformative journey ahead.

While speaking to parents, Vice Chancellor Dr Ali Cheema emphasised the increasing need for broad-based education. ‘Due to technological advancements, there will be significant disruption in the job market, and students should have the flexibility and adaptability to re-skill themselves. ‘This is why the curriculum at LUMS is designed to provide young adults with a diverse set of skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and reasoning.

‘We aim to produce holistic individuals who possess real leadership potential in any job they undertake.’ Orientation 2024 provided the incoming batch opportunities to interact with faculty and peers. The new students were guided on their first-semester courses, the LUMS Code of Conduct, and balancing academic and extracurricular activities. Faculty panels covered personal effectiveness, social maturity and selecting majors amongst other topics. These activities were punctuated with engaging social activities and sports competitions. A memorable batch photo was the highlight of the programme.