Name: Meghna Purkayastha
Year: 2016
House: Cushing
Major: Biology Major, Economics Minor
Hometown: Orange County, California
Extracurricular activities: I’m the SGA Secretary, a member of SC Masti, Smith’s Bollywood Fusion Dance Team, and a HONS for Cushing House.
Favorite study spot: Neilson 3rd floor–the sun hits the desks in just the right places.
Favorite places in downtown NoHo: The four-way crosswalk, Zen, the Iron Horse, Acme, and Raven Used Books.
Must-have Spring accessories: Sunglasses and a funky headband.
Favorite TV shows: Breaking Bad, Lie to Me, Parks and Recreation, Misfits, Sherlock, and Spongebob.
If you were trapped on a desert island, whom would you want to be with? My twin sister.
Best Smith memory: I cherish every moment here. I loved experiencing my first snowfall, performing with my dance team, sledding into Paradise Pond, attending Cushing House Parties, streaking the Quad, and apple-picking on Mountain Day. Mostly, I have loved being surrounded by wonderful people all the time.