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Devaki Nandana V V

GG | 2023 | MT
This is Vardhineedi Devaki Nandana Varalakshmi(too long name to remember, ik). People call me Devaki, and I prefer being called Nandana! I have been highly inspired by APJ Abdul Kalam since my school days, and I used to write my name, "Nandana Kalam", everywhere. Almost every new place/meeting I attend starts with the discussion on my name, and I am used to it now;) In my free time, I prefer sleeping over every other thing. I was trained in Kuchipudi, and my "Arangetram" was nightmarish. My family members gave up on my music classes. None of my close ones allowed me to try hands-on cooking. My science teacher judged my drawing skills since I couldn't make a sketch of an "Amoeba". You can find me playing Football and Hockey sometimes. I enjoy reading biographies and autobiographies. I get fascinated by visiting new beaches and am passionate about bike riding.

L’s Taken

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Organisations That Weren't a Good Fit

  • Institute Official Language Implementation Committee (Since I was supposed speak in Hindi without using even a single English word during the Committee meetings which I used to pull-off with a lot of effort. The struggle was real though)

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Regrets I Have

  • I prefer having no regrets. But, getting admitted to BC Roy Technology Hospital in my second year has been a regret of my life so far.

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Things I Thought I'd Finish but Never Did

  • Level-6 of Carnatic music before forgetting the first 5 levels that I had learnt
  • Completing the MBTI test

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Things I Tried to Conquer Everyday but Couldn't

  • Daily workout
  • Waking up early in the morning
  • Pulling off a day without eating a chocolate
  • Not irritating the fish in my aquarium

On the Bright Side

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Things I'm Proud Of That You Won't See on a Resume

  • Pulling off a 100 KM random ride without using google maps
  • Memory of routes
  • Passion for adventure
  • Knowledge of Indian history
  • Ability to remember the names of people I met

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Things I Have Learnt That Will Still Matter in 10 Years

  • Patience
  • Responding rather than reacting

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Small Joys and Memories I Cherish

  • Department Field trip
  • Beach trips and Kolkata visits with friends
  • Meeting new people on 2.2
  • Convincing professors for treats
  • Chitchats with Security and Mess dadas
  • A recent gate crash to a local marriage
  • Watching movies on the release date in a theatre
  • Long drives
  • Random shopping, especially that of gadgets
  • Tasting a variety of chocolates and delicious dishes
  • The list goes long as I find happiness in many things I do

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Things I Am Looking Forward to in the Future

  • Pet a tiger

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Advises That Have Made a Significant Impact

  • During the Gymkhana awards function-2019, a senior told these lines, which had the most impact on the years followed in my KGP life: "CG banao, CV banao, CG aur CV banane ka chakkar mei khudh ko banana mat bhul jao"

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Things I've Done That Pushed Me Out Of My Comfort Zone

  • Laying a foundation for PRAYAS, which focuses on the business development wing of the Gopali Youth Welfare Society. Developing the idea, establishing a new enterprise from scratch, and team building had been extremely tough. We worked with the rural people of villages near Kharagpur and touched the lives of many.
  • Becoming the Illu Vice-Captain in my second year despite being a secretary at Gymkhana and an active member of 3 other societies.

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Ways I Take Care Of Myself

  • Engaging myself in recreational activities
  • Giving time to self, family and friends
  • Giving my brain enough of podcasts and financial news
  • Keeping myself away from all the goss
  • Eating chocolates and drinking water

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Unconventional Skills

  • I write letters regularly named "The letters not posted". This helps me compile memories, learn from mistakes and progress in life.
  • Gardening. We have a wide range of trees and plants at home, and I also have a plant in my hostel room.
  • I am good at maintaining aquariums.
  • Maintaining organized google drives, work planners and trackers.

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Things I Want to Get Better at

  • Binge watching (I have been longing to complete a series on Netflix from a long time which I couldn't do somehow. I am afraid if my mom is gonna complete all the series over Netflix before I watch one)

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