We all exist within communities or groups of various sizes, origins, and purposes; pick one and tell us why it is important to you, and how it has shaped you.
Every person has there own identity, a group they classify with and for me it's being Indian. Born and raised in India I always tried to keep my roots intact when I came to America. My biggest concern was fitting in which I did quite fine but there would always be these racist jokes which was just pure ignorance. One day I decided that I wanted to make a difference because to me enough was enough. As a result I joined Federation of Indian Association and became youth president chair which would spread our culture throughout America. Every year we hold an India Day Parade in NYC that has over 500,000 guests in which we demonstrate the various aspects our culture is structured upon. In addition to center my impact around the community I joined the Indian Cultural Society in which I received an award from the mayor spreading diversity and culture throughout our community. These experiences structured my mindset around the principle that it is possible for one person to make a difference.
Tell us where you have lived-and for how long-since you were born; whether you've always lived in the same place, or perhaps in a variety of places.
Until the age of 4 I was raised by my grandparents in India since my parents couldn't afford to bring me to America. My parents worked hard and were able to get me here only to be switching through apartments every year. Through hard work my parents created residential stability and bought a house.
How did you find out about Brown? For example, from a person, publication, campus visit, etc.?
While taking SAT classes my teacher told me that she went to Brown. Valeria conveyed how alluring the campus was and her description about the variety, that corresponded wonderfully with my natural inclination and love for intellectual width and freedom of class selection, quickly drew me to Brown.
Every person has there own identity, a group they classify with and for me it's being Indian. Born and raised in India I always tried to keep my roots intact when I came to America. My biggest concern was fitting in which I did quite fine but there would always be these racist jokes which was just pure ignorance. One day I decided that I wanted to make a difference because to me enough was enough. As a result I joined Federation of Indian Association and became youth president chair which would spread our culture throughout America. Every year we hold an India Day Parade in NYC that has over 500,000 guests in which we demonstrate the various aspects our culture is structured upon. In addition to center my impact around the community I joined the Indian Cultural Society in which I received an award from the mayor spreading diversity and culture throughout our community. These experiences structured my mindset around the principle that it is possible for one person to make a difference.
Tell us where you have lived-and for how long-since you were born; whether you've always lived in the same place, or perhaps in a variety of places.
Until the age of 4 I was raised by my grandparents in India since my parents couldn't afford to bring me to America. My parents worked hard and were able to get me here only to be switching through apartments every year. Through hard work my parents created residential stability and bought a house.
How did you find out about Brown? For example, from a person, publication, campus visit, etc.?
While taking SAT classes my teacher told me that she went to Brown. Valeria conveyed how alluring the campus was and her description about the variety, that corresponded wonderfully with my natural inclination and love for intellectual width and freedom of class selection, quickly drew me to Brown.
