I joined Sahyadri School in Grade 7.

Since Grade 9, I have actively contributed to school life by taking on leadership roles in publications, student governance, and events. I served as editor of Ninad, our biennial school magazine, for two terms, anchored the Newsletter Committee in Grade 11, and was a member of both the Dorm Affairs Committee and the Student Council. In these roles, I helped organise community events and contribute to school policymaking.

I also co-founded the school’s Culinary Club. As part of the Events Committee, I planned two farewell ceremonies and was on the core team for the Alumni Meet. Beyond leadership, I have completed the Himalayan treks to Pandav Pathar and Bali Pass, and I have been learning the sitar under the guidance of Girish Sir for the past six years.

These experiences have strengthened my leadership, teamwork, creativity, resilience, and sense of responsibility while allowing me to contribute meaningfully to the Sahyadri community.

I joined Sahyadri School in Grade 7 because I wanted a place where I could grow not just academically but also as a person. Looking back, I can confidently say it was one of the most defining parts of my school life.

Every year at Sahyadri has been different from the others. In Grades 7 and 8, I had the freedom to explore new interests, spend time in nature, and enjoy being part of a close-knit community. As I grew older, Grades 9 to 12 brought new responsibilities and opportunities to take on leadership roles, lead initiatives, anchor events, and contribute more actively to school life.

Being in a residential school has taught me independence, responsibility, and how to live and work with people. More than anything, Sahyadri taught me the value of real human relationships. We live in a digital age, yet Sahyadri showed me a different side of the world. Living here meant having meaningful conversations, learning from the people around me, and building lifelong friendships that have genuinely shaped me.

Along the way, I also discovered my interest in several areas, including economics and leadership. Sahyadri has helped me become more confident, curious, and open-minded, and it has shaped who I am today. Above all, Sahyadri is home.