Nitya Srinivasa
Intern
I am a rising freshman at Trinity College, where I plan to major in biomedical engineering. I was on the Girls Varsity Swim Team at Brookline High School, Co-President of the Key Club (a student-led volunteering organization), Youth Advisory Member of an organization known as Design for Change (DFC), and I will be finishing up my final classical Indian dance graduation (known as an Arangetram) this summer at Triveni School of Dance.
My passion for helping others and demonstrating improvement through change is one I would like to hold on to the most. I started this journey my freshman year of high school with DFC, as I tackled the bullying issue that was spreading among Kindergarteners and 4th graders. My Kindness Project led me to teach in-class discussions with the students and engage with them, which allowed me to personally understand the root cause of the unkind behavior (it was the lack of communication; the students didn’t know how to say “no” or speak up for themselves). By the end of the two weeks, the students learned how to use their active voice while being assertive and learned how to speak up. I also did a mental health project during the midst of COVID with high school students. I noticed patterns of different social behaviors among my own friends and wanted to learn how to help them with their stress and anxiety. Lastly, the Key Club was the final big project that I decided to take charge of in my senior year of high school.
Holding monthly musical sessions at various Senior Living Facilities was truly one of the most heartwarming experiences I was a part of. My activism has always taken place within the Brookline and Greater Boston community. I have found that working among a smaller group of people has allowed me to dive into the specific problems around me. Empowering transformation and creating impact are beliefs that inspire my actions every day.
Although I will be leaving Boston and moving to Connecticut for college, I will make sure to pave a new path for myself through leadership. I hope to use the skills I learn at Trebuchet and apply them to the work I will do at Trinity College. My goal for the future is to break apart the injustices this world has to offer and mend them by helping the world through scientific innovations and a mathematical approach.
Sherman has taught me that everyone has a bold and important story to tell. We have all faced challenges, but we have also overcome many. The most valuable thing we can do is stay in the moment and do the very best we can now.
