Humans of DV: Week 47

Aarushi Kodipyaka: “I started my [photography] business in 2020 and it honestly started when I used to go on walks with my family in our neighborhood. I used to take random photos of things in my neighborhood, like the trees or those little gnomes people keep in front of their houses. And then I realized that I looked forward to the walks because I was taking those photos. So that sort of propelle...

Akash Danda: "Taekwondo is more than just a hobby to me, it helped me grow as a person, develop a more open mindset, and is an outlet for stress. I started taekwondo when I was 8 years old. In the beginning, I wasn’t really interested and it was just another class that my mom signed me up for. However, after a couple of years I became very interested in taekwondo. I learned important skills like di...

Pranavi Kristipati: "For me, art was always a thing where [I] would doodle on the back of worksheets and papers, and it just became something I really liked. In elementary school, my parents signed me up for a lot of local programs here and there, and that sparked my interest to continue drawing even after I left those programs. These days, I started going to an art studio a few times a week, wher...

Anushka Bora: “I was five years old when my parents signed me up for violin lessons. What started as a supplementary extracurricular eventually became a major part of my life and my favorite hobby.  Being a part of orchestras has taught me so much, not only about technique and music but also about being an effective leader and working together. Many of the lessons I learned have been applicab...