Gurumantra Podcast: Recent Episodes

Gurucharan kumar

K. Gurucharan Kumar 20 Years Teaching 15 Years of Teaching IB ESS 4 Years Teaching TOK

• ESS Paper 1 & 2 IA Examiner - 10 Years • ESS EE Examiner - 2 Years • Coordinator - Field Trips • Graphic Designer • Photographer • Quiz Master • Blogger • Web Designer • Adobe specialist • School Clicking Club Head

Interview with Vatsal Kabra

Name : Vatsal Kabra
City : Gurgaon
College/Universities : University of Cambrige, United Kingdom
Total IB Board Exam Score : 42

I'm Vatsal, a Natural Science student at Cambridge University. I completed my International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) in May 2023, achieving a score of 42. I have a keen interest in science and mathematics. Apart from my academic pursuits, I have a strong passion for sports, with a particular focus on tennis, Formula 1, and the NBA.

My time in the IB program has taught me the significance of self-determination, the ability to connect academic knowledge with real-world applications, and the importance of embracing the learning journey with enthusiasm, whether by choice or necessity.

Feel free to follow me on Instagram to learn more about me: @vat_elgato.

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Interview with Vansh Yadav

Name : Vansh Yadav
City : Sydney
College/Universities : UNSW Sydney
Total IB Board Exam Score : 45

I'm Vansh, an aspiring aerospace engineering and computer science student at UNSW Sydney. I recently completed the IB program and was part of the class of 2023, achieving a perfect score of 45.

My interests revolve around physics and mathematics, and I harbor a strong fascination with these subjects. I dream of being a part of the forthcoming space age. During my leisure time, I thoroughly enjoy reading and playing the guitar.

I firmly adhere to the belief that excelling in the IB is a product of unwavering dedication and unwavering hard work. Similar to my role model, physicist Richard Feynman, who once stated, "I'm an ordinary person who studied hard," I, too, firmly believe in the transformative power of consistent effort.

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Interview with Anvi Rawat

Name : Anvi Rawat
City : Gurugram
College/Universities : Durham University, Durham
Total IB Board Exam Score : 36

Anvi Rawat, an IB student for eight years, recently earned her IB diploma with a commendable score of 36 points, including an impressive 6 points in the ESS subject. She has now embarked on her college journey at Durham University, where she is pursuing a degree in English Literature, nurturing her ambition to forge a career in editing and publishing literary works.

Anvi's passions are deeply rooted in the world of books, and she is an avid reader. Her enthusiasm extends to music, as demonstrated by her commitment to learning the guitar and music notation.

Beyond her academic pursuits, Anvi is actively involved in community service. She dedicates her time to teaching underprivileged children and works tirelessly to raise awareness about mental health, exemplifying her commitment to social causes.

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Interview with Ojas Katiyar

Name : Ojas Katiyar
City : Gurgaon
College/Universities : London School of Economics, London, United Kingdom
Total IB Board Exam Score : 41

I'm Ojas, an ambitious international student with a passion for reading, debating, and recreational mathematics. I successfully achieved a score of 41 in my final IB exams. Currently, I am pursuing my college studies at the London School of Economics, specializing in Financial Mathematics and Statistics.

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Interview with Kshitij Sood

Name : Kshitij Sood
City : Gurugram
College/Universities : Gap year - Next year UK
Total IB Board Exam Score : 37

I'm Kshitij, a recent graduate from the International Baccalaureate program with a score of 37, including a perfect 7 in Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS). Currently, I'm pursuing a degree in Law in the United Kingdom. When I'm not studying, you can find me enjoying video games, engaging in debates, performing in theater, and indulging in my passion for history by reading about it.

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Interview with Aanya Garg

Name : Aanya Garg
City : Lucknow
College/Universities : University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada
Total IB Board Exam Score : 36

I'm Aanya Garg. I got 36 points in my IB exams with a 6 in ESS. I'll be studying political science and international relations at the University of British Columbia starting this fall. My big life goal is to become a successful lawyer, so I'm planning to go to law school after finishing my pre-law requirements. Besides that, I enjoy filmmaking, playing the guitar, singing, and reading.

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Interview with Mauli Sood

Name : Mauli Sood
City : Chandigarh
College/Universities : University of British Columbia, Vancouver, canada
Total IB Board Exam Score : 37

I'm Mauli, part of the class of 2023. I scored 37 points in my final IBDP exams, including 7 points in ESS on the final IB Board exam. Currently, I'm a student at the University of British Columbia, pursuing a BCom degree. Apart from academics, I have a passion for trekking, dancing, and listening to music.

I've recently launched my own small business called Kiwiie. You can explore our products on our website: https://www.kiwiie.shop/

In this podcast, we'll delve into valuable insights on achieving a 7 in ESS and provide essential tips to excel in your ESS Paper 1, 2, and IA.

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Interview with Kushagra Bhardwaj

Name : Kushagra Bhardwaj
City : Gurugram
College/Universities : North Cap University Gurugram
Total IB Board Exam Score : 40

Hello, I'm Kushagra. I was an IB student and achieved a score of 40 points in the Diploma Program, including a 7 in Environmental System and Societies. Currently, I'm pursuing a bachelor’s in commerce at NorthCap University Gurugram.

In this Gurumantra Season 3 podcast, you'll learn valuable insights on achieving impressive results in ESS and receive key tips to excel in your IA.

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Interview with Ishani Patil

Name : Ishani Patil
City : Gurgaon
College/Universities : Double Degree program with SciencesPo (France) and NUS (Singapore)
Hobbies : Debating, reading, writing, basketball and badminton
Total IB Board Exam Score : 43

Ishani Patil is a 2022 graduate and her total IB score was 43 on 45. She will be studying political sciences and international relations with a focus on the Asian region at a Double Degree program with SciencesPo (in France) and NUS (in Singapore).

Her life goals include:

Travelling and exploring new places.
Getting opportunities to engage in significant debates and discussions.
Working towards solutions to global problems.

The podcast provides all the strategies and methods a DP student needs to excel in the IB journey.

Interview with Ishani Patil

Name : Ishani Patil
City : Gurgaon
College/Universities : Double Degree program with SciencesPo (France) and NUS (Singapore)
Hobbies : Debating, reading, writing, basketball and badminton
Total IB Board Exam Score : 43

Ishani Patil is a 2022 graduate and her total IB score was 43 on 45. She will be studying political sciences and international relations with a focus on the Asian region at a Double Degree program with SciencesPo (in France) and NUS (in Singapore).

Her life goals include:

Travelling and exploring new places.
Getting opportunities to engage in significant debates and discussions.
Working towards solutions to global problems.

The podcast provides all the strategies and methods a DP student needs to excel in the IB journey.

Interview with Unnathi Kumar

Name : Unnathi Kumar
City : Gurugram
College/Universities : Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, United States of America
Hobbies : Reading, Writing, Coding
Total IB Board Exam Score : 45

Unnathi Kumar graduated from the class of 2022 as the Valedictorian with the perfect IB score of 45, including an A in the extended essay. She is currently a freshman at Georgia Tech, uptaking a computer science major.

Alongside her interests in the positive applications of technology, she has taken up multiple projects. These projects have been featured on the UN and the WWF podcast. Her curiosity took her to investigate the mathematical underpinnings of computation by researching how large numbers like pi can be efficiently computed and processed.

This podcast covers everything you need to know, from taking notes and managing resources in the TOK & EE to achieving the best grades in internal assessments and college essays.

EE topic: A comparative study of the approximations of pi by different methods and mathematicians.

EE RQ: Which method better approximates the value of pi: the Gregory-Leibniz series, Machin-like formula, or Riemann zeta function?

Interview with Unnathi Kumar

Name : Unnathi Kumar
City : Gurugram
College/Universities : Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, United States of America
Hobbies : Reading, Writing, Coding
Total IB Board Exam Score : 45

Unnathi Kumar graduated from the class of 2022 as the Valedictorian with the perfect IB score of 45, including an A in the extended essay. She is currently a freshman at Georgia Tech, uptaking a computer science major.

Alongside her interests in the positive applications of technology, she has taken up multiple projects. These projects have been featured on the UN and the WWF podcast. Her curiosity took her to investigate the mathematical underpinnings of computation by researching how large numbers like pi can be efficiently computed and processed.

This podcast covers everything you need to know, from taking notes and managing resources in the TOK & EE to achieving the best grades in internal assessments and college essays.

EE topic: A comparative study of the approximations of pi by different methods and mathematicians.

EE RQ: Which method better approximates the value of pi: the Gregory-Leibniz series, Machin-like formula, or Riemann zeta function?

Interview with Sankalp Kapur

Name : Sankalp Kapur
City : Kenilworth
College/Universities : Magdalene College, Cambridge University, Cambridge
Hobbies : Drawing, Football, tennis, swimming, film, music, and board games
Total IB Board Exam Score : 43

Sankalp Kapoor graduated in the class of 2022 with a commendable score of 43 IB points.

As an all-rounder, Sankalp enjoyed playing football with the school team and was enthusiastic about academics.

He aspires to spend his life helping the environment and people in need as he makes his way as a student of natural science at the reputed University of Cambridge.

Sankalp also gives listeners an exciting glimpse into "studying smart, not hard" and how he managed to reconcile his academics with extracurricular activities.

Interview with Sankalp Kapur

Name : Sankalp Kapur
City : Kenilworth
College/Universities : Magdalene College, Cambridge University, Cambridge
Hobbies : Drawing, Football, tennis, swimming, film, music, and board games
Total IB Board Exam Score : 43

Sankalp Kapoor graduated in the class of 2022 with a commendable score of 43 IB points.

As an all-rounder, Sankalp enjoyed playing football with the school team and was enthusiastic about academics.

He aspires to spend his life helping the environment and people in need as he makes his way as a student of natural science at the reputed University of Cambridge.

Sankalp also gives listeners an exciting glimpse into "studying smart, not hard" and how he managed to reconcile his academics with extracurricular activities.

Interview with Siya Mehra

Name : Siya Mehra
City :Lucknow
College/Universities : University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Hobbies : business, graphic design, listening to music, travelling
Total IB Board Exam Score : 36

Siya Mehra, graduate from the class of 2022, scored a praiseworthy 36 IB points. She will now attend the University of Warwick in the UK to pursue her studies in Management.

As she aspires to be part of the progressive business industry, she is immensely skilled in graphic design and has led multiple design teams at school. Besides, she is also a music enthusiast and enjoys travelling the most among her other interests.

In this episode, Siya discusses her ESS journey and advises other DP students on enhancing their ESS scores. Furthermore, this podcast covers everything from ESS IAs to general assessments.

Interview with Ansh Bhansali

Name : Ansh Bhansali
City : Mumbai
College/Universities : NMIMS
Hobbies : Driving, Gym, Party, Eat, Billiards,
Total IB Board Exam Score : 38

Ansh Bhansali, a graduate from the class of 2022, is currently completing his undergraduate studies at NMIMS in Mumbai. He is an outgoing teenager from Nepal who enjoys games such as billiards.

He is proud of his organized and ambitious work and is adored by his peers. As the Student Council President during his time in school, Ansh managed to maintain friendly relations while also being a great role model.

Ansh shares various recommendations throughout the interview on how to get good grades in ESS. He also offers some advice on performing well in IA, Paper 2, and evaluating data in papers.

Interview with Ansh Bhansali

Name : Ansh Bhansali
City : Mumbai
College/Universities : NMIMS
Hobbies : Driving, Gym, Party, Eat, Billiards,
Total IB Board Exam Score : 38

Ansh Bhansali, a graduate from the class of 2022, is currently completing his undergraduate studies at NMIMS in Mumbai. He is an outgoing teenager from Nepal who enjoys games such as billiards.

He is proud of his organized and ambitious work and is adored by his peers. As the Student Council President during his time in school, Ansh managed to maintain friendly relations while also being a great role model.

Ansh shares various recommendations throughout the interview on how to get good grades in ESS. He also offers some advice on performing well in IA, Paper 2, and evaluating data in papers.

Interview with Arushi

Name : Arushi
City : Kolkata
College/Universities : University of Southern California
Hobbies : Singing,leadership roles, community service, squash
Total IB Board Exam Score : 40

Arushi Pant, the class of 2022 and school president , is widely known in our school as the "new girl" who did it all, be it singing in various events, heading academic clubs and magazines such as the TOK BUZZ, managing her president duties all while maintaining her academic record, having scored 40 points in her IB examination (with three bonus points).

She will pursue a double major in business administration and Music at the University of Southern California. She also advocates for child rights and creates change through her organization "Children's Armour".

She dreams of performing at big stadiums across the world. Along with that, she envisions herself being an entrepreneur to create change.

This podcast covers everything you need to know, from taking notes and managing resources in the TOK & EE to achieving the best grades in internal assessments and college essays.

Interview with Arushi Part - 1

Name : Arushi
City : Kolkata
College/Universities : University of Southern California
Hobbies : Singing,leadership roles, community service, squash
Total IB Board Exam Score : 40

Arushi Pant, the class of 2022 and school president , is widely known in our school as the "new girl" who did it all, be it singing in various events, heading academic clubs and magazines such as the TOK BUZZ, managing her president duties all while maintaining her academic record, having scored 40 points in her IB examination (with three bonus points).

She will pursue a double major in business administration and Music at the University of Southern California. She also advocates for child rights and creates change through her organization "Children's Armour".

She dreams of performing at big stadiums across the world. Along with that, she envisions herself being an entrepreneur to create change.

This podcast covers everything you need to know, from taking notes and managing resources in the TOK & EE to achieving the best grades in internal assessments and college essays.

Interview with Shrey Sharma

Name : Shrey Sharma
City : Pune
College/Universities : Sciences Po, France
Hobbies : Debating, Basketball
Total IB Board Exam Score : 39

Shrey Sharma graduated from the class of 2022. As an enthusiastic and incredibly skilled debater, Shrey was known for his meticulous opinions and public speaking skills. As an all-rounder, he was a keen basketball player and often came to be victorious in many sports.

His consistency led to him scoring a celebratory 39 IB points, as he will continue his Undergraduate studies at Sciences Po, France.

Shrey discusses his effective study methods and strategies for acing the ESS internal examinations. The podcast provides all the techniques and methods that a DP student needs to excel in the topic of ESS.

Interview with Nitya Chaugh

Name: Nitya Chaugh
University: nmims
Total IB Points Scored:36

Nitya is an ESS class of 2022 student. She believes in working smart to achieve your goals and efficiently managing academics. She explains all the tips and tricks in the podcast for scoring a level 7 in ESS.

Nitya discusses her effective study methods and strategies for acing the ESS internal tests. The podcast provides all the techniques and methods that a DP student needs to excel in the topic of ESS.

Interview with Mehar Singh Oberoi

Name: Mehar Singh Oberoi
City:gurugram
College/University: UBC vancouver, canada
Hobbies: cricket, movies, stock market
Total IB Points Scored: 42

Mehar Singh Oberoi, from the class of 2022 and , has completed his journey through the diploma program with a staggering 42 IB points. As the President of his organization, ‘Food for India’, he hopes to ensure that a necessity such as food is accessible to the broader community in Gurgaon.

He is also a keen cricket player and musical enthusiast, continuously aspiring to contribute to the global economy through finance and economics.

In the conversation, he advises DP students to get a seven on ESS Paper 1 & 2 and enhance their grades. For the ESS subject, he offers recommendations such as making weekly goals and other success mantras.

Interview with Runuk Singh

Name: Runuk Singh
City: Raebareli
College/University: King's College, London
Hobbies: Horse Riding, listening to music, traveling, socializing, and cooking
Total IB Points Scored: 38

Runuk Singh is a passionate and extremely hardworking ESS student from the class of 2021. She has achieved a remarkable score of 38 in the IB diploma course, excelling in the subject ESS. Runuk Singh has chosen to study political economy at the very prestigious King's University, London in the UK.

The podcast contains all the tips and tricks that help a student of DP to score the highest marks in the subject ESS. Runuk Singh shares her valuable study methods and successful ways to excel in the internal exams.

The podcast is an extremely helpful resource that helps the current ESS students to score the best marks in the subject ESS.

Interview with Muskan Lath

Name: Muskan Lath
City: Guwahati
College/University: York University, Toronto
Hobbies: Painting, Playing squash, Watching tv shows, Trying new cuisines
Total IB Points Scored: 39

Muskan Lath shares her valuable study methods and successful ways to excel in the ESS internal exams. The podcast contains all the tips and tricks that help a student of DP to score the highest marks in the subject ESS.

Feel like you’re not doing good in ESS and think you can do better? Follow Ria’s journey to know more!

Interview with Nehel Nekiwala

Name: Nehel Nekiwala
City: Jaipur
College/University: Indian School of Design and Innovation- Mumbai
Hobbies: Painting, Playing sitar (Indian Instrument), Watching Netflix
Total IB Points Scored: 40 point

In the interview, Nehel gives several tips on how to attain 7 in ESS. She also suggests a few pointers on how to excel in IA, Paper 2, and interpreting data in papers.

Do you have questions on how to get the perfect seven in ESS? Hear her journey and you might just find the answers!

Interview with Noor Kundu

Name: Noor Kundu
City: Gurugram
College/University: University of Toronto, Canada
Hobbies: Dancing, Art, Running, Biking, Basketball, and Swimming
Total IB Points Scored: 42 point

Noor Kundu is a smiling and cheerful IBDP student pursuing a non-regular diploma, studying Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. She received 42 points in her final exam (Class of 2021) and is a proud scholarship student at The University of Toronto, majoring in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

Noor is passionate about leadership and teamwork, an active part of the student body as the Student Council President and a member of the school basketball team.

She is also fond of dancers and performers enjoys sharing the stage with her peers.

This podcast provides all the strategies and methods that a DP student needs to excel in the topic in all subjects especially EE & TOK

Interview with Shreshth Goel

Name: Shreshth Goel
City: Meerut
College/University: Cass Business School, London
Hobbies: Cricket, Hangout with friends, and reading
Total IB Points Scored: 36 point

The podcast was an interview with Shreshth Goel, a student of Mr. Guru from the class of 2021. He scored a 7 in Environmental Systems and Societies. In the interview, he gives tips for DP students to achieve a 7 and improves in ESS Paper 1. He gives advice such as setting weekly targets. He also comments on his journey of studying ESS via the Diploma Program and thanks to the website ESS Gurumantra for helping him learn. Moreover, Shreshth gave advice on how to achieve a 7 in IA by giving an example of his own topic and tips on essay questions in Paper 2.

Have questions about how to achieve a perfect seven in ESS? Listen to their journey and you may find the answers!

Interview with Sanidhya Maheshwari

Name: Sanidhya Maheshwari
City: Varanasi
College/University: Indiana University Bloomington- The Kelly Business School
Hobbies: Basketball, Business Activities, Sing, Dance, Travel, and Read
Total IB Points Scored: 35

In this episode, Mr. Sanidhya talks about his journey of improvement in ESS and gives the DP students tips that would come in handy for them to achieve a good score in ESS, and will also help them brush up their skills and concepts in the subject. Moreover, everything from IAs to General Assessments in ESS is covered.

Feel like you’re not doing good in ESS and think you can do better? Follow Sanidhya’s journey to know more!

Interview with Angelina Jain

Name: Angelina Jain
City: Gurgaon
College/University: Trinity College Dublin (country - Ireland)
Hobbies: Dancing, reading, swimming, and gymnastics
Total IB Points Scored: 37

Angelina Jain, a highly motivated ESS student of class 2021 shares all her tips and tricks to achieve the highest score of 7 points in the IBESS course of two years.

Angelina Jain has successfully scored a 7 in the subject and made it to one of the best universities in the world, Trinity College Dublin for the Classical Civilization course in English Literature.

The podcast contains all the necessary information from making notes and managing resources to getting the highest score in internal assessment and essays for college application. The interesting podcast contains all the tricks Angelina used to achieve the highest score of 7 in the subject IBESS.

Have questions about how to achieve a perfect seven in ESS? Listen to her journey and you might find the answers!

Interview with Bipsita Lohani

Name: Bipsita Lohani
City: Lalitpur, Nepal
College/University: University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom)
Hobbies: Photography, cooking, reading biographies
Total IB Points Scored: 37

The podcast was an interview with Mr. Guru's student Bipsita Lohani from the batch of 2021. She was a bright and organized student who attained a perfect score of 7 out of 7 in her DP journey in Environmental Systems and Societies. In the interview, she gives several tips on how to attain 7 in ESS. She also suggests a few pointers on how to excel in IA, Paper 2, and interpreting data in papers. Bipsita additionally provides the listeners with an intriguing insight into "Studying smart not hard" and how she managed to balance out her academics along with her extra-curricular activities such as being the Head of Clicking Club.

Do you have questions on how to get the perfect seven in ESS? Hear her journey and you might just find the answers!

Interview with Shubhangi Dutta

Name: Shubhangi Dutta
City: Gurgaon
College/University: King's College London - UK
Hobbies: listening to music, singing, dancing, reading
Total IB Points Scored: 40

In this episode, Ms. Dutta talks about her journey in ESS and how she attained a perfect seven even though she was coming from a CBSE board. She even enlightens us with tips and tricks for students studying in DP1 and how they can aim for a perfect seven.

Do you have questions on how to get the perfect seven in ESS? Hear her journey and you might just find the answers!

Interview with Ria Sejwal

Name: Ria Sejwal
City: Gurgaon
College/University: University of Arizona, USA
Hobbies: Playing sports, dancing, reading, very interested in business.
Total IB Points Scored: 38

Ria Sejwal shares her valuable study methods and successful ways to excel in the ESS internal exams. The podcast contains all the tips and tricks that help a student of DP to score the highest marks in the subject ESS.

Feel like you’re not doing good in ESS and think you can do better? Follow Ria’s journey to know more!