Nishtha-Desai - Study in the USA for Students & Athletes

Nishtha

Desai

Johannesburg, South Africa

Beaulieu College

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About Me

I plan to bring uniqueness with my vibrant energy and natural curiosity. I value family, friends and authenticity. Dance and medicine are my passions, with a myriad of hobbies. Through this, I became more adaptable, disciplined and adventurous. Am practically solution-focused and calm under pressure

Achievements & Awards

A-aggregate student (9 consecutive yrs) Academic Scholarship Oratory shield finalist (for 3 yrs) 2nd Round Finalist in the Mathematics Olympiad Won the 2025 Book Day Poetry competition 2nd place winner and Best Abinaya in the National Natya Jyothi Bharatanatyam Dance Finals, 2026 1st place in the World of Dance (Hip hop group dance)

Dream Career

Neurosurgeon and Lawyer

Favourite Subject

History

School Subjects

English Afrikaans Mathematics Life Orientation Physical Sciences Life Sciences History Information Technology (IT) Other

Extracurriculars

Professional Indian Classical Dancer Hip Hop Dancer Captain of the 2nd-team Girls' Soccer Netball Community Service at Waterfall Hospital (Theatre rooms)

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My Goals

Become a global citizen, create lasting impacts and change the world. I envision myself becoming a neurosurgeon, an IP lawyer, and taking the stage as a professional classical dancer. I hope to evolve myself in all aspects, continue teaching younger students and choreograph my first dance.

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I AM:

Industrious, Tenacious and Confident

Favourite Meal

Salad (because it can be part of any food group)

Favourite Hobby

Dancing and Crocheting

superpower

Elemental Manipulation

Hobbies & Interests

Indian Classical Dance Crocheting Reading Cooking Baking Soccer Fashion designing/sketching Gardening Hip hop dance Netball

Why I Love SA

South Africa is a vibrant country with surreal beauty. It is filled with a myriad of climates, wildlife, and talented people. It is diverse yet unified; I perceive it as the perfect example of harmony. This country shows that individuality brings innovation, and our unity creates connection.

Childhood Dream

Yellow convertible and a Ballerina/Doctor

who would play you in a movie?

Angelina Jolie

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items You would take to a deserted island?

Knife, matches and hairbands

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