My presentation on some of my key learnings from my 16 months of stay at Indian permanent station at Antarctica, "Maitri", as member of the 13th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica, 1993-95

1. My learnings...
Tathagat Varma
Member, 13th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica
11th Wintering Over Team
1993-95

2. Antarctica
Coldest, Driest and Windiest continent
Most beautiful place on earth
98% Ice, 100% Adventure

3. Indian Station “Maitri”,
Schirmacher Oasis,
70°S 11°E
My home for 16 months!

4. Volunteer
to explore

5. Undertake
new voyages

6. Take worthwhile
risks

7. Learn new
skills

8. Sharing is
learning

9. Tough times are
a blessing

10. Serve others
selflessly

11. No job is
below dignity!

12. Be humble!

13. Be stupid!

14. Enjoy the
moment

15. Stay
Positive

16. Recap
Take
Initiative
Volunteer to
explore
Undertake
new voyages
Take
worthwhile
risks
Keep
Learning
Learn new
skills
Sharing is
learning
Tough times
are a blessing
Build
Character
Serve others
selflessly
No job is
below dignity
Be humble
Have Fun
Be stupid
Enjoy the
moment
Stay Positive

17. When was the last time you did
something for the first time?