This Week’s Senior Spotlight 2016

The Class of 2016 is over owing with bright, talented and passionate students. Here are a few of their stories this week as we prepare to come to an end of the year.

Aakriti

@ Woodstock since 2012

Career Ambition:

I hope to work as a diplomatic lawyer and work in foreign countries on policy related affairs. As my parents work as diplomats, I have always been very intrigued by the concept of work in regions of the world that need the most help.

Where next?

I plan to study Political Science at Grinnell College in Iowa, a small liberal arts college. I chose Grinnell for its progressive values as an institution as well as it’s excellent study abroad and internship opportunities. I also really love Grinnell for it’s reputation of producing and encouraging “annoying” social activist types. I am definitely excited to start my college journey and learn and grow as a person in college. This may sound nerdy but I am most excited for the very interesting courses that I plan to take in college (there is an actual course called “Gods of Bollywood” !)

What is your most memorable Woodstock experience?

In my junior and senior year, I have been heavily involved in organising activities for both my class and the school as a whole to enjoy. I really loved planning and watching these activities and events unfold because, in addition to being a great learning experience for me, I loved watching other people have fun and enjoy events that I helped bring forth for them. For this reason, I would say that events like Sadie Hawkins, MUN, UN Day, Coachella Night, Interhouse Masterchef and others were the most memorable WS experiences for me.

Shubha

@ Woodstock since 2014

Career Ambition:

I’m interested in exploring how technology can be used in business for social transformation. In my previous school, I was inspired by a teacher to explore how technology works. My involvement in CARE at Woodstock has made me interested in how to use technology to improve the lives of others.

Where next?

I will be studying Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle, as they have an excellent reputation in this field. I may even minor in Business. I’m most excited about interacting with a large and diverse community and exchanging ideas with people from different backgrounds

What is your most memorable Woodstock experience?

During my first activity week with Woodstock, I went to Bihar where we volunteered at a local hospital. I was overwhelmed seeing the plight of the people and comforted by the sincerity and depth of other Woodstock students.

Yeseong

@ Woodstock since 2011

Career Ambition:

Diplomat/worker in global organization such as the UN.

Where next?

I am still deciding between Leiden University College The Hague or Groningen University. Both are in the Netherlands and have excellent programmes and beuatiful campuses. Living in Europe is super exciting, since I love riding bicycles and traveling.

What is your most memorable Woodstock experience?

As a Woodstock student, I often feel that my experiences are very common. However, when I talk to friends who did not go to Woodstock, I realize how special these five years have been. One of the most memorable is my 11th grade activity week when my group took a 30-hour train and went to Bihar to help those in need and make a video to raise awareness. I got to watch a C-section right in front of my eyes, and also had a very shocking conversation with the grandmother of the newborn baby who told me gladly that I should take the child. I also had many memorable experiences with the music department. Perhaps my favorite experience was when I was chosen to play a solo concerto piece of Mozart with the accompany of the Advanced Orchestra. That was super fun.