Humans of DV: Week 12

Ritika Mitra “I got into running in eighth grade when my P.E. teacher showed me the benefits of running. That’s when I really got into it and decided to try out for cross country and track in high school. I think running is a very rewarding sport. If you work hard and put the effort to run everyday and do the work outs properly, you will see improvement in your times and be able to set a per...

Mwanday Yamegni: “Ever since the sixth grade I had been playing the flute, I don’t really remember if I enjoyed it; all I really remember is the excessive number of people that were playing the flute that year. I really loved band, but I felt so mediocre in a huge group of flute players, I just really wanted to stand out. I wanted to switch instruments to get a higher chance of getting into...

Anika Kumari “I joined the school basketball team because I've always been really passionate about playing basketball. I played in leagues starting at the age of 7, and basketball is a way for me to relieve my stress and put all of my anger into something productive where I'm not only building skill, but also getting some exercise. I'm really passionate about basketball because it helps me re...

Kaihan Qazen “I started becoming a mental health advocate at the end of seventh grade when I realized that I had depression. It matters to me because as a person who has suffered from depression and anxiety, and knowing what it's like to go through those things, I know what other people are feeling and I don't want them to feel that way. In addition, I have experienced a suicide of a friend whom...