Editorial & Media Members Paarmita Khandare Profile
Full Name: Paarmita Khandare
Class- 9B
Education:
- School: Vidya Valley School
Leadership Role:
- Editorial & Media Members at Vidya Valley School
Extracurricular Activities:
- Bharatnatyam Dance – I have been learning and performing Bharatnatyam for over 9 years. I have completed 5 official dance exams and regularly perform at cultural and school events.
- Hindustani Classical Music – I am training in Hindustani classical vocal music and currently preparing for official vocal exams.
- School Band Vocalist – I am a vocalist in my school band, and Ive performed at several school events and competitions.
- Research with Elixir AI – Collaborating on data development for Harvard Medical Board projects through Elixir AI.
- Internship at Aahan Foundation – Working to enhance mental health tools for young girls through research and outreach.
- Volunteering at Satyak Old Age Home – Regular volunteer; currently planning to launch a school-based volunteering club.
- Bharatnatyam Dance – Completed 5 official exams; currently preparing for Arangetram (solo debut performance).
- Asia Plateau Leadership Camp – Attended an interschool leadership development camp focused on values-based leadership.
- German Exchange Program – Participated in a student exchange with Internat Solling, Germany.
- Space Competitions – Participated in NSS Gerard K. ONeill Space Settlement Contest; currently competing in INSSDC.
- School Academic Committee – Member of the student academic committee, contributing to curriculum-related discussions and initiatives.
- Athletics – Shotput – Won multiple medals at zonal and regional levels in shotput events.
Hobbies and Interests:
- I enjoy reading and writing poems and short stories. In my free time, I love to travel and hope to come across many different cultures and perspectives. I’m passionate about English literature and interested in history, psychology, and the logic of mathematics.
Future Aspirations:
- I hope to study journalism, political science, and history, ideally at an Ivy League university. I’m passionate about storytelling and exploring different perspectives through research. While I’m still exploring my options, I’m drawn to creative fields like journalism, writing, and filmmaking. Artistically, I aim to complete my Arangetram in Bharatanatyam and my official vocal music exams.
