Interviewed by: Maddie Galerston“I think it’s easy in high school to get sucked into how small everything seems. But, getting to do something, especially in New York, that’s so far away and so different than everything else I’ve done with music was eye-opening and it was really nice to get a glimpse of what life could be like after high school and in college. I think that I’ve always planned... to do something with music in college, but … after this summer, my mind kinda switched over from doing classical singing to songwriting and music business. I think that before I never really thought you could have a career in songwriting, I wasn’t as aware as after going to the camp”
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Interviewed by: Miya Malouf“This summer, I volunteered at a non-profit organization called Manav Sadhna in Ahmedabad, India that works with the local slum communities. Volunteering with Manav Sadhna was a life changing experience for so many reasons. The best part of my experience was working with the children. I worked with [them] by teaching them English, explaining hygiene, and interviewing them to build profiles. I was able to personally interview fifty children my age or younger during my time at Manav Sadhna. Each child went through their own [experiences]. I met children that are supported by a single parent, were abused or had flooded homes. Still these children had big dreams and great work ethic. When I was teaching these children English, a completely foreign language to them. They were so determined to learn and improved so much in such short time. I love those children so much and bonding with them, learning their stories, and having the opportunity to teach them is the most rewarding and enjoyable experience of my entire life. I learned that appreciating everyone’s individual beliefs is key. Every morning, all us volunteers said prayers of every major religion. Doing this showed me that we are all human, and we all have different beliefs. This should not separate us; this should unite us. I think in high school, it is easy to get lost in our own problems, especially when, academically, our school is so rigorous and demanding. Still, remember to think about what opportunities you have and take advantage of them. Use your resources to help others; that is the best way to help yourself. Reflect on your day and enjoy the little aspects of your high school experience. Take time to take care of yourself. Find your purpose in life and make sure that you help others while discovering yourself.”
Interviewed by: Richard Luo“We had a Roman procession, where basically everybody--about 1,000 to 1,500 people--dressed in Roman togas. Each day had a theme, and basically we walked through Miami University in Ohio down to our regular meeting session to then have our final meeting before going home… you’re housed with all others in your gender in a big college dorm, where you can play games that they have or hang out with other people. And they have a large main building in the middle of the campus where there’s a market sort of like a shopping area, restaurants and dancing--all of that, games and karaoke, you know. That’s really popular. And every night, they have a dance that’s differently themed. So there are a lot of things you can do. If you are interested, in any way, in history of any type--it doesn’t have to be Roman or Greek--any history at all, like U.S. history, or [even] any language, then you would definitely enjoy going to the convention. ”
Interviewed by: Lela Miller“Over the summer, I volunteered at [Youth Believing in Change], a church [group offering summer program to elementary students in the Vickery Meadow Community]. My favorite part was helping out with children. When I wanted to stay home instead of going to work… I thought about the children. [Doing this] helped me learn patience.”
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