This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCLA chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
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Name: Neha Reddy
Major: Business Economics
Year: 2nd YearÂ
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What activities are you involved with on campus?
I am a reporter for the Daily Bruin Radio, Director of Finance for Project Rishi (a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the sustainable development and growth of rural Indian communities), Director of Cultural Affairs for Indus (the Pan-South Asian organization on campus that promotes unity and awareness about South Asia on campus), and a dancer on UCLA Nashaa (UCLA’s competitive Hindi Film dance team). Â
Which activity do you find the most fulfilling?
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I do not necessarily have a favorite or “most fulfilling” activity. I have joined each one after careful consideration. I participate in each one because I am passionate about the work I am doing. Hopefully if I am passionate about what I am doing, I will also be successful at it. I do not take my activities lightly or as optional; a commitment is a commitment. My activities make me feel as though I am contributing to the UCLA community and it is fulfilling to be able to participate in a variety of activities all at once.
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What’s your dream job?
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My dream job is as either an economic or accounting consultant. Economics, management, and business are all extremely interesting subjects to me, I love traveling and would prefer to be in a field in which I am interacting with people.
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If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be?
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If I could be anyone for a day I would be Mindy Kaling, as weird as that may sound. She is hilarious, smart, independent and is confident in herself without caring what anyone else has to say. I admire her ability to break through societal molds and pressures while inspiring people to go after their dreams and not take no for an answer.Â
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What’s your favorite memory at UCLA?Â
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My favorite memory at UCLA thus far is participating in the Indian Student Union’s culture show last year and choreographing the freshman dance. It was fun and a great way to finish off my amazing freshman year at UCLA. I met some great people and got to have a good time dancing too super old Indian songs in sparkly costumes.Â
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Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?Â
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Five years from now, I see myself as independent and (hopefully) successful in whatever job I have. I am also obsessed with the idea of living in a fast-paced city such as New York or London. I see myself as financially stable with the same passion and drive to reach my full potential and contribute to my community.
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