Every year at MUWCI, the start of the academic term brings with it a burst of energy and creativity through the much-anticipated Triveni Mela. Held in and around the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH), this vibrant fair introduces first-year students to the many Trivenis—student-led clubs and initiatives—run by second-year students. Tables lined with posters, displays, and interactive activities create a festive atmosphere as first-years wander from stall to stall, learning about each Triveni’s purpose, activities, and unique contributions to campus life.
For MUWCI students, Trivenis are more than extracurricular activities; they are an extension of the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme at the heart of the International Baccalaureate (IBDP) curriculum. These initiatives give students the freedom to explore their passions, engage with pressing global and local issues, and create meaningful experiences outside the classroom.
One of this year’s stalls was Broke No More, a newly launched Triveni designed to make money management approachable and practical for students. Its founder/coordinator shared:
Triveni Mela was an opportunity for the First Years to get to know all the amazing Trivenis the Second Years have planned for them. One such was our Triveni Broke No More, with the aim of making money matters seem less intimidating and learn how it really works. As a founder of this new Triveni, this felt like the perfect occasion to put our best foot forward! The dance performances were the cherry on top that won hearts.
The mela isn’t just about exploring activities—it’s a celebration of MUWCI’s collaborative spirit and commitment to holistic education. With everything from creative arts and environmental initiatives to social justice and entrepreneurship, Triveni Mela sets the tone for a year of curiosity, exploration, and leadership.
The coordinator of another two Trivenis, Entrepreneurship Club and Computers4All, has found his experience of running these extremely rewarding: The Triveni Mela is one of my highlights of Term 1/3 because being on the other side of it as a second-year coordinator hits different. Last year I was the wide-eyed first year wandering between stalls, trying to figure out which CAS initiatives to join. This year, I was there behind the booths, introducing my Trivenis Entrepreneurship Club and Computers4All to the new batch, watching them experience that same excitement about all the possibilities outside of academics. Running two Trivenis has been intense but incredibly rewarding. With Computers4All, we’re teaching digital literacy to kids in Asade and Paud village and campus drivers, and with Entrepreneurship Club, we’re trying to spark that entrepreneurial mindset on campus by helping MUWCI students start their own businesses, social initiatives, and in the process, get funding, scale, and make a real impact. What I LOVE about MUWCI is how much freedom the school gives us to just run with our ideas. Like, where else would a school trust 16/18-year-olds to coordinate entire community service programs or entrepreneurship initiatives? Nowhere else have I developed leadership skills that are so practical, hands-on, and immediate. Seeing the first years sign up for our Trivenis, asking questions, getting excited about the work we do, it reminds me why the UWC experience is so unique. As a school, we don’t just care about getting good IB grades or university applications, but rather about this whole ecosystem of student-led initiatives where we actually get to create impact while figuring out who we are as leaders, changemakers, and most importantly, humans.
The coordinator of another two Trivenis, Entrepreneurship Club and Computers4All, has found his experience of running these extremely rewarding: