Diving into Goa’s Liquid Legacy: Internship Orientation with Goa Water Stories
(Ms. Elisha D’Souza presents her story)
On July 1st, 2025, the auditorium at Carmel College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women, Nuvem, buzzed with curiosity and purpose. The Department of English hosted a special Internship Orientation in collaboration with Goa Water Stories (GWS)—an initiative that’s as enriching as the waters it seeks to preserve. Students from TYBA English and SYBA English (Major and Minor) gathered to explore the unique opportunity of interning with Goa Water Stories, a platform that seamlessly blends storytelling, sustainability, and local heritage.
GWS is more than just an archive—it’s a vibrant network that brings together academics, artists, writers, students, researchers, and communities to spotlight Goa’s intricate relationship with water. Through workshops, exhibitions, presentations, and public dialogues hosted at libraries, galleries, and universities, GWS curates a rich tapestry of Goa’s water narratives—past, present, and imagined futures. The initiative thrives on critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, using tools like research, visualisation, and storytelling to create awareness and inspire action.
Mr. Wency Mendes, the curator of Goa Water Stories, was present to walk the students through the heart of the project—its vision, goals, and how young minds can contribute. He was joined by three passionate storytellers and previous interns: Mr. Ryan Bhengra, Ms. Shivranjana Rathore, and Ms. Elisha D’Souza, a TYBA student from Carmel College. Each shared their personal “water story,” offering a glimpse into the kind of creative and meaningful work the internship fosters. Their presentations, sourced directly from GWS’s official website, opened up a new way of looking at Goa’s rivers, wells, lakes, and the cultural and ecological memories attached to them.
The orientation wasn’t just informative—it was truly inspirational. A lively interaction followed, with many students expressing interest in participating. In fact, around fifteen students signed up to pursue internships with GWS, eager to dive into this collaborative journey of environmental storytelling.
The session concluded with a warm vote of thanks by Dr. Glenis Mendonca, Head of the Department of English, who emphasized the importance of such interdisciplinary engagements that empower students to become both thinkers and changemakers.
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