Stepping into high school I wasalways convinced with the ideology that being an engineer or doctor would fetchme higher returns and a secure life. Not having in much of an inclinationtowards biology I dropped out the idea of being a doctor and I was left outwith the option of being an engineer. Little did I know that cornering mychoices and going with the flow could shape me as a person the society wants metoo and not as a person I truly wish to become.Acing through subjects likeScience and Math in Class X persuaded me on taking up Science’s in Class XI andXII and thus a step closer in becoming an engineer.
My journey through Class XIhas been one rugged path but yet an eye opener to the best. Being a Computerstudent for a term made me realize that computer was not my cup of tea whichmade me bag Economics as my fourth subject. My first Economics class wasoverwhelming because I went in knowing nothing, while the rest knew what demandand supply was about and while I was still trying to understand the axes. Butyet at the end of the year I topped Economics in my entire section. Therationality of the subject intrigued me in developing a passion for the subjectand thus made me reweigh my career options. It opened doors to careers andopportunities which were suppressed by my theory of secure life.
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I went on a lookout for variouscareer opportunities in the commercial line. During the summer break I foundtime to intern at a business firm “Balance Sheet and Beyond” for 3 weeks intheir Finance and Accounts Program. I assisted the team to prepare in financialreports and deal with various budgets of international projects. It helped me polishmy analytical skills, provide a detailed understanding of the working of afinancial institution, importance of team spirit in professional life andsparked a desire to learn more about international transactions.It wasn’t a teenage boredom, but’an epiphany’ that my previous choice wasn’t perfect which then motivated me inshifting my career towards the commercial line to become a Financial Analyst.
Irealized that being good at a subject is not enough to take one forward intheir career unless they are passionate about their subjects. By making thischoice I was free from the clutches of my old theory of life and thus paving apath to the person I wish to become. My dream university moved fromStanford to UCLA to University of Chicago with change in subjects and careeroptions, which ranged from engineering to computers to economics, until I madeup my mind to stick with finance and become a Financial Analyst by studying ata reputed business school in UK.U.
K has one of the finest and topinstitutions of the world. With rapid urbanization and development in all phasesof the society with the given resources it has attracted many internationalstudents including me. The U.
K universities suit my style of learning andinterests. The universities offer a great international exposure and provideequal benefits to international students in comparison with their regular student.Being raised up in a cosmopolitan city like Dubai it will be easier to mingleand settle down with different races of people.Profound interest in Carnatic Musichas led to the training of vocals for ten years and performing both at schooland regional level. Passion for dance has resulted in acquirement of variousdance forms like Bharatanatyam, Bollywood and Fusion. Participated and won manydance competitions regionally.
During the vacations I had enrolled myself forSculpture Classes which helped me focus my thoughts and bring out the artistwithin me. I have learnt various sports such as Badminton, Basketball,Swimming, Ice Skating and Lawn Tennis. Participated in the National Level ofChinmaya Geeta Chanting Competition and secured “Good” in two consecutiveyears. In school I was a member of the school debate team since grade 9 andhave participated in The Model United Nation which has helped me improve mycommunication skills and shaped me as a bold person in terms of expressing myviews. During the spring break I volunteered at “Al Noor” a training center forspecial needs with a view to help the unfortunate and a way of giving back tothe society.”Every challenge, everyadversity, contains within it the seeds of opportunity and growth” by RoyBennett motivates me to take up new challenges in life.
The will power in mehas made me stand up for my mistakes and shaped me into a better person. Ibelieve that I have the potential to harness the obstacles and difficultiesconfronted by me. I Subhashini Sinthu, am willing to push beyond my limits andmake this dream of mine into reality.