Monday, February 21, 2011

DreamSpark Yatra (DSY)




Yatra aims to share information with students on the latest trends and technology with an aim to create a local ecosystem of technology enthusiasts

DreamSpark Yatra (DSY) is a Microsoft India initiative empowering students who are passionate about technology to get an insightful overview of the current trends in the software industry. As a part of this national campaign, we bring the brightest students and professionals of the IT world and put them right in front of you - to discuss about technology, careers in computer science, give technical presentations and some exciting demos.Our intension behind DSY is to broaden the technical horizon of the students pursuing or willing to pursue a career in Computer Science/IT and inject them with real-world skills. By that, we mean stuff beyond the for loop, logic gates and the 8086 - things that you're not taught at the university. "Today's students are tomorrow's decision makers" is the motto that drives us in striving to provide you with the latest tools and resources you need to be successful in IT. Not just that, we also have lots of fun and surprises in store for you!

DreamSpark ?
Other than totally cool? Glad you asked. Here's how it works: if you are a current university or high school student, you can download professional Microsoft developer, designer, and gaming software through DreamSpark at no charge. Yes, students get to download software at no charge. DreamSpark enables students, like you, to download and use Microsoft tools to unlock your creative potential and set you on the path to academic and career success by advancing your learning in the areas of technical design, technology, math, science, and engineering.
Microsoft Student Partner ?
The Microsoft Student Partners is a worldwide educational program to sponsor students majoring in disciplines related to technology. The MSP program attempts to enhance students' employability by offering training in skills not usually taught in academia, including knowledge in various Microsoft technologies. The program is available in most countries, and all students in college and university level are eligible to apply. Typically, few most skilled students from each institution are chosen at a time. If accepted, Student Partners are assumed to further share the knowledge among the academic community by, for example, arranging courses, giving presentations and initiating projects.

What is DreamSpark? 

Other than totally cool? Glad you asked. Here’s how it works: 
if you’re a current university or high school student, you can download professional Microsoft developer, designer, and gaming software through DreamSpark at no charge.

 Yes, students get to download software at no charge. DreamSpark enables students, like you, to download and use Microsoft tools to unlock your creative potential and set you on the path to academic and career success by advancing your learning in the areas of technical design, technology, math, science, and engineering!

 It doesn’t matter what classes you’re taking right now, just as long as you’re a current student in a verified, accredited School and use the tools in pursuit of advancing your education in one of these areas

What Microsoft software does DreamSpark offer? Currently, you can get the following Microsoft tools from DreamSpark:


  • • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition
  • • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
  • • Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition
  • • Microsoft Expression Studio 1.0
  • • Microsoft Expression Studio 2 Trial Edition (includes Web, Blend, Media, and Design)
  • • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition
  • • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition
  • • IT Academy Student Pass


No comments:

Post a Comment